Repair Café Leiden
Repair Café Leiden operates as a volunteer-driven community project where residents can bring broken household items and repair them together with experienced volunteers using the tools available at the location.
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Digging into Dutch Life: Gardens, Plants and Growing Your Dutch
Discover how gardening can help internationals learn practical Dutch while connecting with everyday life in the Netherlands.
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What’s Really Like to Live in Hospi Housing
Abdelrhman Ali’s experience with Hospi Housing reveals a different side of the Dutch housing market, where privacy, community, and support can exist together.
Leaving The Netherlands
Welcome to Ruth's Corner, a monthly column curated by our helpdesk professional Ruth to share with you her experience and expertise! This month it's about leaving the Netherlands.
Learning Dutch for Real Life in the Netherlands
Learn practical Dutch at your own pace with Dutch Online. Build confidence for daily life in the Netherlands through flexible, interactive lessons, speaking practice, and simple explanations designed for real-life situations.
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5 Things to Do in Leiden
Leiden is a hidden gem in South Holland where history and culture come alive. Wander through poetic streets, visit lush gardens, explore world-class museums, and enjoy great food around every corner.
Why More Expats are Choosing to Buy a Home in the Netherlands
For many expats in the Netherlands, renting is the first step, but rising prices and limited supply are making buying a home an increasingly attractive long-term alternative for those planning to stay and build stability.
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Are You Ready for the New Dutch Pension System?
The Dutch pension system is undergoing major reform under the Future Pensions Act. With new rules changing how pensions are built and paid out, international professionals may need to reassess their retirement outlook and financial planning.
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Burnout and Work Stress in the Netherlands
Exploring workplace mental health and burnout in the Netherlands, this article highlights risks for internationals and shares insights on Dutch work culture, stress factors, and how individuals and organisations can support wellbeing at work.