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Dutch proverb: ‘Nu komt de aap uit de mouw’
Dutch proverb: 'Nu komt de aap uit de mouw'The most literal translation is 'now the monkey comes out of the sleeve'. This proverb is...
Time Out pavement tiles against bullying
Did you know that the first Dutch pavement tile against bullying has been laid today? The Time Out tile has been installed at Tim...
Spectacular picture by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers
Did you know that Dutch astronaut André Kuipers (born 1958) was launched to space last December and is scheduled to return to earth in about...
Madness at Bijenkorf department stores
Did you know that department stores chain De Bijenkorf is famous for its annual 'Drie Dwaze Dagen' (3 crazy days) when clothing, jewelry, shoeware...
200 years of Kingdom of the Netherlands
Did you know that the Dutch Constitution was adopted exactly 200 years ago on 29 March 1814?This means the Kingdom of the Netherlands is...
Dick Bruna 1927-2017
Did you know that Dick Bruna, the creator of Miffy ('Nijntje' in Dutch), passed away peacefully in his sleep last night?Millions of children across...
Many Dutch landmarks are related to water
Did you know that almost all Dutch landmarks on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites are related to water? The Netherlands has a long...
Canals, rivers and lakes in the Netherlands
Did you know that the Netherlands has around 4500km of navigable canals, rivers and lakes that are deep and wide enough for vessels to...
Shipping containers transformed into student homes
Did you know that due to the shortage of student accommodation in the Netherlands, fully self-contained shipping containers have been installed at several university...
Do you suffer from Dutchphobia?
Did you know that there is such a thing as Dutchphobia?Dutchphobia Dutchphobia is the irrational and abnormal fear of the Netherlands, the Dutch people and...