Weekly 30/1/25

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January 30, 2025

Beyond the curriculum at The British School of Amsterdam

A world of opportunity at The British School of Amsterdam

Get a glimpse into the enriching activities and facilities that make The British School of Amsterdam's private nursery an exceptional choice for families. Find out more!

Read & Discuss

A first-timer's guide to filing your US taxes from overseas

by Nathalie Goldstein

Confused by the FBAR, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion or Foreign Tax Credit? MyExpatTaxes presents this guide on how to file your US taxes from abroad.

How to move your belongings to another country

It can seem like a big task, but with a little planning, moving your belongings to another country can be achieved painlessly. Here's a step-by-step guide.

Tackling false self-employment in the Netherlands: What you need to know

by Marysia Dąbrowska

For the self-employed (ZZP’ers), misclassification can lead to legal and financial problems. eFaktura explains what you need to know and how to stay compliant.

Featured job: Maintenance Technician

Are you a mechanical engineer fluent in English and Afrikaans/Dutch with experience in a production environment? Consider applying to this offer by Xelvin!

Mortgage interest rates in the Netherlands see highest increase in 18 months

After a downward trend since summer last year, Dutch mortgage interest rates have started rising again. Last month saw the highest increase in 18 months.

Arriva train running between Dutch cities

Arriva to launch new night train between Schiphol and Zwolle

The Dutch municipalities of Almere and Lelystad have approved plans for Arriva to run a night train to connect Schiphol, Amsterdam, Almere, Lelystad and Zwolle.

Amsterdam launches awareness campaign about rental rights for tenants

Amsterdam has launched a campaign to encourage tenants to check their rental rights, while a team will crack down on landlords who abuse these rights.

Dutch residents use cash for payments less often than the rest of Europe

While cash is the most popular means of payment in Europe, it is used the least in the Netherlands, according to the European Central Bank (ECB).

Flu epidemic crowding Dutch hospitals and worsening teacher shortages

As more and more people in the Netherlands become sick with the flu, hospitals are becoming crowded and schools are struggling with a teacher shortage.

Children with mobile phones on social media

Minimum age limit for social media in the Netherlands gathers support

The proposal to introduce a minimum age limit for social media in the Netherlands has received growing support, increasing the chances of implementation.

The Netherlands launches “Spitsvrij” campaign urging drivers to avoid rush hour

The Netherlands has launched the Spitsvrij campaign, calling on drivers to avoid driving during rush hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays to reduce traffic.