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How the Dutch deal with mentally-ill criminals: the TBS system

Every time serious crimes are committed in the Netherlands, we always hear about judges passing a sentence...

Little pomp, plenty of circumstance expected this Prinsjesdag

It's Prinsjesdag, or Budget Day, in the Netherlands, and this year is going to be different. Budget Day...

Travelling to, from, and inside the Netherlands during coronavirus: complete guide [UPDATED]

What are the rules for travelling in and out of the Netherlands? Is there a quarantine period?...

Controversial slave panel could lead to the retirement of the Golden Carriage

The Golden carriage in which the King makes his annual appearance will now go on display in...

Why I will never leave the Netherlands

There are reasons why I will never leave the Netherlands, even though it might not be the...

House of representatives to debate the banning of paid sex

Today, the house of representatives will debate an initiative that wants to ban legal prostitution. The CDA...

A local’s guide to Leiden – the best places to eat, drink, and shop

Do you want to check out a beautiful Dutch city that isn't Amsterdam? Are you eager to...

5 things to look forward to during the Embassy Festival weekend

Oh how we’re looking forward to this weekend! There's a very special online edition of the Embassy...