Miscellaneous
Two subsequent bank holidays for Easter and Christmas
Did you know that in the Netherlands Christmas, Easter and Pentecost are all celebrated 2 subsequent days each? In past times these used to...
Winter and Summer Daylight Savings
Did you know that summer time officially ends this Sunday morning? In the Netherlands and other European countries clocks will be turned back one...
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Did you know that the Kingdom of the Netherlands also includes 3 islands in the Caribbean; Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten?
Dutch courage
Did you know that the expression "Dutch courage" comes from the calming effects of Dutch gin by English soldiers in the Eighty Years War (1568–1648)?
It...
The Dutch love collecting stamps and points
Did you know that the Dutch love collecting stamps and points at groceries, gas stations and other stores? A booklet full of stamps can...
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...
Helaas pindakaas
Did you know that "helaas pindakaas" is a Dutch catchphrase which literally translates into "too bad, peanut butter"? It is used to express disappointment...
The Netherlands & the Dutch…
... you can get arrested for growing plants, but not for smoking them...
... you can make jokes about the Belgians and still drink their...
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...
Dutch proficiency in English language
Did you know that the Netherlands has been named the third best non-anglophone country in the world for its proficiency in English language? According...