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Generally speaking, the Dutch do not overly coddle their children. Instead, parents in the Netherlands allow them to become self-sufficient early. For example, ...

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According to the schedule for the immunization program, vaccines are first given to children during infancy, starting at six–nine weeks of age. Boys receive ...

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BBC1, BBC2, BBC World; CNBC; CNN; Discovery Channel; National Geographic. Standard packages also include the Dutch channels NPO 1, NPO 2, and NPO 3, and ...

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The Dutch state pension​​ An additional holiday allowance of €69.19 gross per month (or €49.42 for couples) is also available. This is paid out in May.

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The Hague is considered a safe city in the Netherlands, with less crime than Amsterdam. According to the most recent Numbeo data, the crime rate in The Hague is ...

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For the uninitiated, getting naked to go to a sauna with family members, friends, or even colleagues may seem unusual. Yet numerous Dutch nationals grow up ...

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Each year, Sinterklaas or Sint Nicolaas (Saint Nicolas) travels from Madrid (Spain) to the Netherlands and Belgium to celebrate his birthday on 5 December.

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The Dutch have a top-notch healthcare system that's built on a combination of mandatory health insurance and an endless supply of paracetamol (joke).

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On Koningsdag in The Hague, you'll find plenty of hustle and bustle concentrated around the canals, Statenkwartier and Noordeinde. There's also often a funfair ...

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Moving to Amsterdam? Escape the bustle of the city and move somewhere a little quieter with our guide on the cities close to Amsterdam.

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The plots of land along the three main, 17th-century canals (Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht) were initially quite small. Each plot was 5–7m in width.

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Renewing or replacing a Dutch passport. Dutch passports are valid for 10 years, or five years for children under 18. It is not possible to renew your passport ...

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Planning a vacation with the kids? Here are the school holidays in the Netherlands for the academic years 2024–2025 and 2025–2026.

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On the east of the Centrum lies the Jodenbuurt, the historic Jewish neighborhood of Amsterdam. The area is now a vibrant Jewish cultural quarter with many ...

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There are no reports of violence or burglaries, and levels of public nuisance seem neglectable. Residents are also extremely content and don't have much to ...

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11 March 2025, Tue, Flag day ; 31 March – 3 April 2025, Mon–Thu, Eid al-Fitr ; 5 June 2025, Thu, Arafah Day ; 6–8 June 2025, Fri–Sun, Eid al-Adha ; 23 September ...

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Learn all about Belgium's public holidays in 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as other important dates to mark on your calendar.

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The total land area of the country is 33,720 square kilometers, giving it a population density of 508 people per square kilometer. This makes the Netherlands ...

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Generally, they're open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00. If you're looking for a post office, keep an eye out for the orange PostNL triangle logo. Some are ...

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Batavia Stad is an outdoor outlet shopping center located in Lelystad just north of Amsterdam. It boasts more than 250 international fashion and lifestyle ...

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Here are the Dutch public holidays you need to know for 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as other important dates to mark on your calendar.

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Neighborhoods in Maastricht · Binnenstad (City Center) · Jekerkwartier · Wyck · Céramique · Boschstraatkwartier · Sint Pieter/ Jekerdal / Villapark / Wolder.

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Welcome to Liberation Day in the Netherlands, where the solemn echoes of history give way to festivals, music, and the biggest celebration of the year.

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Police are reported to have found the body of the 10-year-old Rotterdam girl, Jennefer, who went missing on Saturday. The news has not yet been confirmed.

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