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Prinsjesdag: Dutch politics and hats?

Where else in the world could you celebrate a new budget with a carriage ride, fancy horses and lots and lots of hats? On the third Tuesday in September, tens of thousands of visitors turn out in The Hague for the yearly presentation of the...

ISH spreading its wings

The long-anticipated opening of the new wing of the Primary School of The International School of The Hague (ISH) has finally arrived. This light, open, beautiful, multipurpose building was constructed on the existing campus, linking to the existing school, and houses our Reception to Year...

Dutch Railways: Moving architecture

From the classical brick and stained-glass-windowed, to the ultra-modern new builds, Dutch stations offer something for travellers using the country’s extensive rail network.

Dutch Tax Filing 2021: Tax on, tax off

Tax. Just three letters. Worth 10 points on the Scrabble board, and seemingly innocent, but can often be complicated. Luckily, we are not alone, and there are many companies and advisors in the Netherlands who can help with issues and questions about tax.

Scam via Marktplaats and WhatsApp

Internet scammers have found a new form of fraud: getting login details from your bank account via Marktplaats and WhatsApp. When offering something on Marktplaats, a potential buyer contacts you directly via WhatsApp instead of via Marktplaats. Wanting to ensure he can trust you, he...