19 unmissable things to do in Utrecht in 2025 - DutchReview
Jun 24, 2024 · The Dom Tower, the Miffy museum, and the inner city’s sunken canals — there are tons of things to do in Utrecht. With beautiful old houses, bridges, and canals that fill the city, Utrecht is often regarded as a little Amsterdam (just without as many tourists).. Located in the very centre of the Netherlands, the city is dynamic, historic, and full of life.
It's time to mentally prepare for war, says NATO chief Rutte
Dec 13, 2024 · Yesterday, in his first major speech as NATO chief, Mark Rutte told the citizens of Europe and Canada that “it is time to shift to a wartime mindset” — and Dutch experts agree.
How to learn Dutch: the ultimate guide (by people who learned!)
Jan 4, 2024 · ⚖️ Differences between Dutch and English. You may know that there are some English words which have their roots in ye olde Dutch.Words like “boss”, “bluff”, “cookie”, “Santa Claus”, and even “Yankee” all trace their origin to Dutch — and that might be the reason why some people say learning Dutch is easy if you already speak English.
Amsterdam canal houses: why are they so wonderfully weird?
Oct 30, 2024 · Images of Amsterdam’s much-loved narrow and wonky canal houses have shaped the world’s perception of Dutch architecture. So how did we end up with the classic design of the canal house? Even if you’ve never set foot in the Netherlands, you probably have an idea of what a classic Amsterdam house looks like.
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Your guide to drop: the Dutch take on liquorice - DutchReview
Aug 16, 2024 · The infamous Dutch drop: some salivate at the thought of it, while others wince and pucker.Dutchies love it, but it can be a real shock to the system for those not accustomed.. Opinions of drop tend to be black and white, but the liquorice itself comes in all colours and flavours. Many are even delicious, fruity, and sweet, so it’s worth doing a bit of experimenting.
Farming for the future: why the Netherlands is one of the largest …
Oct 19, 2023 · Exporting Dutch agriculture: what and where? In 2021, Germany was the largest international consumer of Dutch bio-products (€26.3 billion), followed by Belgium (€12.1 billion), France (€8.6 billion), and the UK (€8.6 billion).. Ornamental plants and flowers are the hottest export items for the Netherlands, raking in about €12 billion in 2021.
5 clichés about the Dutch that are absolutely true - DutchReview
Dec 3, 2024 · For example, the Dutch will still partake in a bit of gambling — however, they tend to take fewer risks. In fact, this typical Dutch tendency when sports betting has resulted in the term “Dutching” being used to indicate when someone uses certain tactics to reduce their risk.. See, they have fun with their money too — they just do it carefully.
What the new Dutch coalition means for internationals and expats
May 16, 2024 · The new coalition will also crack down on “undesirable foreign influences” like weekend schools and regulate the volume of calls to prayer.
The Netherlands will officially begin border controls in December
Nov 12, 2024 · The Netherlands has officially announced the adoption of a divisive measure. Mobile border controls will take effect on December 9, 2024.