Society

Police take back man’s fine after he helps chase down criminal

A young man in Den Bosch was fined for cycling without a proper light, but after helping...

Cycling culture in the Netherlands: to bike or not to bike

To cycle or not to cycle? That is the question. Well, not really. Certainly not for most...

The Dutch’s most Googled questions of 2020

Having spent more time indoors in response to the coronavirus measures, the Dutch, like the rest of...

New Year’s Eve 2020: more police expected to enforce restrictions and fireworks ban

A spokesperson for the National Police has announced that there will be "a lot more police" out...

Dear Dutchies, meet a new friend — personal space!

Coming to a North European country, I had certain preconceptions about the ways and habits of the people...

What it’s really like to be an expat in the Netherlands: a Twitter thread

What's it really like to be an expat in the Netherlands? Are you welcomed with open arms...

Cigarettes will no longer be sold in Dutch supermarkets by 2024

Cigarettes and other smoking materials will be removed from Dutch supermarket shelves in 2024. Sources have confirmed the...

Is working from home good for the Dutch economy?

In every coronavirus press conference so far, Mark Rutte and Hugo de Jonge, have been crystal clear...