Today the parliamentary elections are held. These elections take place every four years. Everyone above 18 years who is registered at a Dutch municipality is allowed to vote. At the polling station a party and person is chosen based on personal preference. After the...

The first school holidays are already underway, and the first holiday is also sooner than you think. Most holidays did not take place in the Netherlands at the same time, but are staggered into three regions, north, middle, and south. This means that for example the...

Elections to the House of Representatives will be held on March 17, 2021. In normal circumstances, these are held every four years. As a result of the fallen cabinet, an election is already taking place this year. Together with the Dutch Senate, the House of...

All major credit cards are accepted in the Netherlands but not everywhere. Using your credit card will not be a problem in most hotels, restaurants, petrol stations and tourist attractions. The public transport in major Dutch cities have special counters for...

Providing temporary accommodation for new foreign employees is becoming more and more popular among companies. Employers choose to provide temporary accommodation more frequently as an addition to the standard relocation package. Reason therefore is, is that all...

Everyone in the Netherlands, including expatriates, pay income tax. During the course of the year, this is paid by/through either the employer or by a provisional tax assessment. You might receive a letter from the tax authority, requiring you to declare your taxes....