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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.

Taking the plunge

For many Dutch people, swimming comes as second nature. It’s a skill they learn at a young age, much like riding a bike, and is one they’ll never forget. But what if you didn’t learn to swim as a child? Perhaps more than in many...

Liberation Day: Remembering and celebrating

For 75 years we have been free to live as we want to. That is something to cherish, to protect and to pass on to others. Throughout the past autumn and winter, many events remembering liberation and celebrating freedom took place across the Netherlands. Unfortunately,...

For the greater good

Working is not always what it’s cracked up to be. There are deadlines to meet, bosses to please, and petty office drama. This doesn’t necessarily go away when you decide to volunteer, but doing something because you want to, not because it is paid, feels...

Buzzword Busting: Decoding Financial Jargon

In this article we address key financial terms and how they are used when people are talking about the financial markets.