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4.5 million Dutchies work only part-time, but waarom?

About half of all those working in the Netherlands, or 4.5 million people, are not working full-time....

Ovens, uncles, and courage: English expressions with the word “Dutch”

The English language has a wacky and obscure assortment of idioms containing "Dutch." Some are purely descriptive, like...

Orangemen’s Day: when the Northern-Irish celebrate a Dutchie

Each year, the Northern-Irish protestants parade through the streets to celebrate King William III of Orange. But...

9 completely free art experiences in the Netherlands 

Want to enjoy the Dutch art scene but you're on a budget? Luckily, there are plenty of...

Dutch-American history: how the Netherlands played a pivotal role in America’s Independence

The Dutch relate to their history like all of us do to our own: we highlight our...

5 top-tier books by Dutch authors to read when discovering the Netherlands

For many of us book lovers, there is no better way to get to know a culture...

Top baby names in the Netherlands in 2022: is your name on the list?

On the hunt for a unique name to give your baby? 24Baby has dropped their predictions for...

The Netherlands’ most notorious gangster: Willem Holleeder

Willem Holleeder is a convicted Amsterdam gangster, whose rap sheet runs from a high-profile kidnapping, extortion, and...