Society

7 notorious Dutch criminals that will leave you shaking in your clogs

People often think of the Netherlands as a small, prosperous, forward-thinking country. But beyond the picturesque bikes,...

Mother’s Day in the Netherlands: 7 reasons why I want my first Mother’s Day to be here

No, I’m not a mom — yet. But just like many other women in their early 30s...

9 surprisingly unsustainable Dutch habits 

You might have heard that the Netherlands is a super sustainable, climate-friendly country — a green warrior’s...

I had a good experience with the Dutch healthcare system, am I the only one?

Some of the horror stories you hear about the Dutch healthcare system could hospitalise you. However, my...

Murdered on May 6: who was Pim Fortuyn, and does he still have an impact?

May 4 and May 5 are both important days in the Netherlands. The country remembers the people...

Why do Canada and the Netherlands have such a strong relationship?

Not many countries are as close and connected as these two. From their world war ties to...

I had to pay €4 to use a toilet on King’s Day — and I’m pissed

Listen, I know that there are worse things in the world, but let me rant for a...

What you need to know about Labour Day in the Netherlands

It's Labour Day in the Netherlands. Yes, people, gather round! It's the universal holiday on which we...