What You Always Wanted To Know About Value Added Tax (VAT)
You must pay VAT or Value Added Tax when purchasing goods and/or services. It is the responsibility of the end-user of a product or service.
Squatting In Amsterdam: The Comeback Of An Old Tradition
It is a location that every Amsterdamer has secretly dreamed about. An old house at the Keizersgracht, right at the bridge, with a stunning view over the water. For most of us, this will probably stay a dream as the rents in the historical canal zone in Amsterdam are ridiculously high.
The Best Second-Hand Shops For Children in Amsterdam
Giving a second life to clothes is not only trendy but also sustainable. Amsterdam has always been a mecca for second-hand lovers.
[VIDEO] What Australian Expats Living in Europe Need to Know Right Now
Black Swan Capital Europe‘s David Bellingham important information for Australian expats living in Europe, including 3 core issues that can affect their financial life right now.
The Dutch Passport: One of the World’s Most Powerful
Recognized as one of the most powerful in the world, the Dutch passport grants access to over 150 countries. Of course, with a Dutch passport, you can also enjoy free movement across the European Union. A luxury that extends to residence as well.
What’s the Longest Dutch Word? Twist Your Tongue Around These Confusing Creations
You’ve mastered your “dankjewel” and your “alsjeblieft,” but the Dutch language has far more creative and tongue-twisting words to offer. So what are the most complicated and longest Dutch words? We cracked open the dictionary and found out.
September Temperatures Break Records, But How Do the Dutch Live Without Air Conditioning?
The Netherlands just clocked its hottest September 15th on record, with temperatures passing 30 degrees celsius. But how can you beat the Dutch heatwave in a country where air conditioning is a foreign concept?
The Canals of the Netherlands Are Fishing Hotspots, But Would You Actually Eat Those Fish?
Though you wouldn’t guess it from a glimpse at the murky water, the canals of the Netherlands are home to more than just bicycles and beer cans. They’re also teeming with fish.
Dutch Actress Volunteers For Robot Tattoo Artist
A Dutch telecoms company has given us a glimpse of the world’s first robot tattoo artist. Linked by 5G to an actual artist, the technology shows what might soon become commonplace, but can the human touch really be replaced?
Forced Adoption In The Netherlands: Now The Mothers Fight Back
This beautiful moment after nine months of happy anticipation and hours of pain when a mother finally gets to hold her newborn baby in her arms. A moment that can be one of the happiest in life. Or one of the worst.