Mind the Stairs (And Other Stories from Home)

Writer, entertainer and humourist Greg Shapiro has experienced a multitude of housing situations during his three decades living in Amsterdam. This seasoned Amsterdammer has a major bit of advice: MIND THE STAIRS!

Registered partnership and children: what happens when your family crosses a border?

Dutch parental authority may be clear in The Netherlands, but international families should check how it is recognised abroad This article is a companion to “What expat couples in The Netherlands often only discover too late”. It focuses on one specific situation: a family in...

GMW: Dutch law on Statutory Director

A statutory director holds a special position in Dutch law, unlike that of an ordinary (functional) director. This article explains more about it.

Coronavirus: We are in this TOGETHER

The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown us all into flux. As we wait at home, hoping that everything will improve, our daily lives are inevitably stressed and the strain on personal and community well-being is widespread. It’s natural at times like these to feel lonely and...

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...