Society

Dutch government to bring in 100 “party test streets” for large scale events

The Dutch Ministry for Health, Welfare and Sport is now working on plans to build 100 additional...

Need a laugh? Watch this hilarious clip of John Cleese talking about the Dutch

If you're in need of a giggle today, check out this short clip of John Cleese talking...

What do Dutch people eat? A guide to Dutch kitchens: Part 1

Italians have pasta, the French have "escargot" and frog legs, and Japan has sushi. But, Dutch people...

Translation problems: things Americans new in the Netherlands may not understand

Moving to the Netherlands as an American can be a whirlwind of learning, adjusting, and wonder. But past...

What do Dutch people eat? A guide to Dutch kitchens: part two

What do Dutch people eat? If you've already read part one of this series, you know that...

How the stork became a symbol of childbirth in the Netherlands

Have you ever wondered how the stork became the symbol of childbirth in the Netherlands? Are you...

Plastic fishing in Amsterdam: removing plastic waste from Amsterdam canals

A simple walk around one of the many Amsterdam canals with a keen eye for waste and...

OPINION: why the Shell verdict was much more than just a court case win

Royal Dutch Shell has finally been held accountable for the damage the oil company has caused to...