5 reasons why daycare is a great place for your baby Are you considering daycare for your baby? In this article, Partou explains a number of benefits to enrolling your child in a daycare centre. Employment law in 2025: What might be changing? by Amber Willemsen With employment legislation, it is crucial for employers and employees to be informed. Here's a summary of the changes to expect in the Netherlands in 2025. Be prepared for the Dutch housing market: Your questions answered by Michael Tol Buying a house in the Netherlands can be different to where you are from. Michael Tol, mortgage advisor at ABN AMRO, answers the most common questions here.

More Dutch employers launch scheme for tax-free student loan repayment Major employers in the Netherlands have launched an employment benefit that allows staff to use choice budget to repay their DUO student loans tax-free. More Dutch employers launch scheme for tax-free student loan repayment Major employers in the Netherlands have launched an employment benefit that allows staff to use choice budget to repay their DUO student loans tax-free. The Netherlands records highest inflation in almost 18 months Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has estimated that Dutch inflation rates reached 4,1 percent in December 2024 which is the highest rate in almost 18 months.

Dutch wages in 2024 saw largest increase in more than 40 years Wages in the Netherlands have risen on average 6,6 percent in the past year, the largest increase in over 40 years, due to collective labour agreements. Dutch housing prices and rental costs to see sharp increase in 2025 The cost of Dutch housing is expected to rise sharply in 2025, with housing costs to rise by 7,5 percent and rental prices to increase by up to 7,7 percent. NATO summit in June requires largest police operation in Dutch history A NATO summit is being held in the Netherlands for the first time ever in June 2025, and to ensure it goes smoothly 27.000 police personnel are needed.

The Netherlands' top baby names for 2024: Noah remains most popular Noah and Emma have been ranked as the most popular baby names in the Netherlands for boys and girls in 2024, according to the Social Insurance Bank (SVB). Record-breaking 157 million Tikkies sent in the Netherlands in 2024 The Netherlands has broken another record with 5,3 Tikkies paid per second in 2024. According to ABN AMRO, last year the app saw 157 million transactions. Traditional Dutch winter dishes Autumn and winter in the Netherlands might be cold and damp, but luckily traditional Dutch food is perfect for warming up your body and soul at this time of year!

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