Year of the Rabbit

An estimated two billion people celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year (or Spring Festival) around the world but what is the connection between this event and animals? We look at the traditions and superstitions associated with the Chinese zodiac and, the Year of the Rabbit.

Shaping a better future for all

Shaping a better future for all: The International School of The Hague (ISH) takes the global environmental challenges ahead very seriously inspiring students to become compassionate and proactive global citizens.

Salary suspended or stopped in case of illness?

Salary suspension and salary stop are two separate measures that can be applied in different situations. This article explains the differences and when which remedy can be used.

Amsterdamaged?

The global economic crisis of 2008 led Amsterdam to look for new income streams. To attract more visitors, Amsterdam has been promoted as a city of fun and entertainment where anything is possible. Ten years later, 20 million people visit the city annually, and while...

The artbook as cookbook

While the Rijksmuseum’s galleries and cookbook’s images captivate us with the mystery and eloquence of the Dutch Masters, they also stimulate our culinary appetites. The modest simplicity of Vermeer’s Woman Reading a Letter and the domestic warmth of Jan Steen’s The Feast of Saint Nicholas...