Not all international schools are created equal: Learn the 5 signs of quality by Elizabeth de Libero How can you decide whether an international school offers a quality education? The British School in the Netherlands shares five signs to look out for. 7 signs your business needs to outsource its cleaning As your business grows, it can get harder to keep up with the cleaning. Here's how to know when it's time to bring in the cleaning professionals! 7 signs your business needs to outsource its cleaning As your business grows, it can get harder to keep up with the cleaning. Here's how to know when it's time to bring in the cleaning professionals!

More people in the Netherlands are stocking up on emergency supplies An increasing number of residents in the Netherlands have started stocking up on emergency supplies amid calls to become better prepared for crises. Polarisation named as the Netherlands’ word of the year for 2024 The Dikke van Dale dictionary has chosen the Dutch word “polarisatie” (polarisation) as the Netherlands’ word of the year for 2024. The Netherlands sees longest period without sunshine in 31 years The Netherlands has seen 10 sunless days in a row and with another one expected on Thursday, it will be the longest period without sunshine since 1993.

Car decorated with lights and Christmas tree seen on Dutch roads A car fitted with dozens of lights and a Christmas tree had to be removed from Dutch roads as it could be distracting to drivers and blind them. These were the most streamed songs in the Netherlands for 2024 The top streamed songs in the Netherlands have been revealed in the Spotify Wrapped for 2024. Here are the songs you listened to on repeat. Got the festive season blues? Not everyone feels joyful during the festive season - here are some strategies for managing feelings of sadness when it seems like everyone else is having fun.

Flappie: An English translation of a Dutch Christmas classic American singer Todd Rundgren released an English version of a classic Dutch Christmas song, made famous here in the Netherlands by comedian Youp van ’t Hek. New Year’s Eve fireworks in the Netherlands: What you need to know Worried about surviving New Year's Eve in the Netherlands? Here's a guide to all you need to know to make it through Dutch NYE celebrations. [Video] Oliebollen Recipe: Dutch New Year's Treat Find out how you can make your own oliebollen this New Year's Eve. Oliebollen are a traditional Dutch confectionary item, usually eaten on New Year's Eve.

Concertgebouw Orchestra and Sir Antonio Pappano perform Symphony Fantastique January 10 - 10 | Amsterdam Win VIP tickets to Vivaldi's Four Seasons The Luminous Nights of Castle De Haar December 18 - January 05 | Utrecht

Christmas Market Alkmaar December 23 - January 03 | Alkmaar New Year’s Bonfire Scheveningen December 31 - 31 | The Hague New Year's Dive January 01 - 01