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Become a host (family)

For Dutch students the term hospiteren is a familiar term around the start of an academic year. It is a fairly Dutch phenomenon and it means you apply for a room in a student house. But beware, competition here is fierce. The reason is the...

A good time to buy art

It is a great time to buy art, especially with lavish art fairs approaching such as BRAFA Art Fair and TEFAF Maastricht. Buying in today’s art market could be a good invest­ment as several reports have confirmed positive health indicators in the art market in...

Out of this world

Out of this world: Missions designed and tested at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands are circling Earth, landing on planetary bodies, and probing far into the Solar System.

Banking in the Netherlands

There are as many options for banking in the Netherlands as there are financial institutions. By taking your time and carefully studying the variety of services on offer, you’ll be assured of finding the right bank for all your family’s needs.

When to call a lawyer about work

When you’re confronted with an unpleasant situation in the workplace, as an expat it can be difficult to be sure of your rights and how to respond. So when exactly should you involve a lawyer? Here are four situations when you would be wise to...