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A 2020 Thanksgiving in the Netherlands

Many Americans residing in the Netherlands will be spending this Thanksgiving away from home and family, and...

Why are tampons and pads not free in Netherlands?

Scotland has become the first country in the world to make pads and tampons free for girls...

Rise in school infections has Dutch experts calling for stricter measures

Secondary schools in the Netherlands are seeing a disproportionate rise in the number of students infected with...

Integration in the Netherlands: what is the participation statement workshop?

Have you heard of the participation statement workshop before? Here's all you need to know about what...

Bad breath? Five things to know before going to a dentist in Amsterdam

Before seeing a dentist in Amsterdam because your friends 'suggested' this move, here are five things to...

Lekker weertje, he? 7 Dutch words you need to know for rain (seriously)

“Mooie dag!” Lotte said, stretching in front of a window bathed with sunshine. She ate her breakfast...

5 things you should know about Dutch health insurance before the New Year

This year has forced us all to reconsider our health — and the Dutch government to reconsider...

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...