Society

The ultimate guide to King’s Day festivals and events in the Netherlands in 2020

It's almost King's Day! So, what's the big deal? So maybe it's your first Koningsdag or maybe you've become a...

Coronavirus sparks racism against Chinese in the Netherlands

People of Asian appearance in the Netherlands are experiencing a surge of racism as a result of...

Sign language in the Netherlands: high time for proper recognition

The fact that relatively few Dutch people know Dutch sign language does not make communication between deaf...

What is the Randstad? The complete explainer

Chances are, if you are reading this, you are doing so from within the Randstad. And no,...

The Kapsalon – A simple dish with a multicultural twist

On one of my first days in the Netherlands as a newly arrived international student, an Australian...

“End of an era”: Sesame Street’s Aart Staartjes dies at 81

Aart Staartjes, the moody and loveable Meneer Aart from Sesame Street died from injuries from a traffic...

6 things we’re looking forward to in 2020 in the Netherlands

2020 is an exciting year for all sorts of reasons. It's the first year of a new...

What is the future of fireworks in the Netherlands?

After another New Year's Eve filled with injuries, deaths and general terror, Dutchies must what the future of...