Search for reliable sources A lot of information has been circulating on the Internet about the new Corona virus. By this time you have already read many articles on symptoms, number of cases, countries affected and so on. It is important that you rely only on trustworthy sources such as: 1. The Dutch Centre of…

Fun indoor activities for the next three weeks Now in the Netherlands, it is official: until the 6th of April we should stay at home to prevent the spread of Covid-19, keeping us and the whole community safe. I know that this is not an easy task, specially when you have children, but don’t worry…

Rami Hilamia is a young entrepreneur from Syria about to start his new business in Arnhem. He arrived in Nijmegen in September 2015 brought by the desire to build a better life for him, his wife and their little daughter. After four and a half years living in the Netherlands,  Rami tell us how it…

directeur van Open Embassy Renée Frissen is genomineerd voor Amsterdammer van het Jaar! Daar zijn we natuurlijk enorm trots op. Voor de mensen buiten de hoofdstad: al jaren worden Amsterdammers gekozen voor deze titel, en die is een erkenning voor de bijdrage aan het samenleven in de stad. Ondernemers, mensenredders, actievoerders, zorgverleners, het is een…

Amsterdam city council is launching a pilot scheme to help a group of young people to clear their debts in exchange for a commitment to work or study, the Parool reported on Tuesday. Some 20,000 people between the ages of 18 and 27 have ‘problematic’ debts, meaning they are unable to pay them off within…

Feeling the pinch after the holiday break, or are you enjoying your year-end bonus? Here is a round up of the main tax changes for 2020 and how they will affect your finances. 1 Fewer tax brackets From next year, the tax office will only work with two tax brackets (it is currently four). Earnings…

How to get a driving license in the Netherlands Getting a driver’s license in the Netherlands is very important after registering in the Netherlands. If you already have a driver’s license (that is not from the EU), you need to obtain a Dutch driver’s license. After registering yourself in the Netherlands, your foreign driver’s license…

Five places you can learn Dutch in Amsterdam? Do you want to take Dutch courses in Amsterdam?  If you are new in the Netherlands or you live in Amsterdam you probably think it is important to learn Dutch in Amsterdam? the language of the country although it is not an easy language as you may…