When 20-year-old Dutch-Moroccan influencer Armani L’Goumani agreed to participate in a Moroccan dating show, she never imagined that something as mundane as her outfit would send the internet into an absolute frenzy. According to news broadcaster Rijnmond, who reached out to L’Goumani for comment, the influencer was at the airport — en route to the Netherlands — when she was stopped by customs. “I was told to report to the nearest police station for some questions regarding an ongoing investigation.” L’Goumani revealed. Her ‘crime’? Being a woman in a short skirt, apparently As reported by Ri ..read more

We’re nearing the most wonderful day of the year: King’s Day. As the Netherlands turns orange, Dutch railway company NS is working overtime to make sure partygoers will be able to get home safely. The company has announced a special “Orange timetable” for King’s Night and King’s Day on April 26 and 27, with more and longer trains running to some major Dutch cities. Accommodating the crowds If you’ve ever taken the train on King’s Day, you know how it gets: compartments are packed with people dressed in orange, drunkenly singing Dutch hits, as the air oozes alcohol and sweat. To curb this phen ..read more

Amsterdam’s council has banned new hotels from being built in their latest attempt to curb mass tourism. Now, “new” hotels will only pop up where an existing one has closed (like a big game of whack-a-mole). READ MORE | DutchReview investigates the tourism crisis in Amsterdam (video inside!) The intentions of tourists in the Dutch capital have been endlessly questioned — are they just there to enjoy the joints? Or run riot in the Red Light District? One thing’s for sure: They always need a place to stay. Well, that just got a whole lot harder with these bans, NU.nl shares. Bans are here ..read more

We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but buying a Dutch house isn’t the only difficult thing in 2024 — renting is also becoming even harder. Ja inderdaad (yes indeed), the average rental price for homes in the free sector is on the rise, reports NU.nl. But why? Well, because the supply of free-sector rental homes is on the decline. READ MORE | Why is there a housing shortage in the Netherlands? The Dutch housing crisis explained A shrinking market According to the rental website Pararius, 17,594 rental homes were available to new tenants in the first quarter of 2024 — about 27.9% less than ..read more

Parenting is extremely rewarding (sometimes ), but let’s face it — it comes with its fair share of challenges. One of them is finding reliable childcare.  As expats living in a foreign country, finding adequate care for your little ones can be especially tough, especially if grandma and grandpa live hundreds of kilometres away and the nearby daycare is already full. But even as a local, it can be extremely tough. That’s where Sitly comes in. First off, what’s Sitly? Great question. Sitly is a platform that connects parents with babysitters and childminders in their area.  Sitly’s we ..read more

Houses in the Netherlands are known for being so tall and narrow they can look like they’re stretching up towards the sky. Now, their prices are rising sky-high too. ABN AMRO predicts a 6% increase in owner-occupied house prices this year compared to 2023, according to NU.nl. This would mean a record high for Dutch house prices. House prices smash through ceilings House prices have been falling since July 2022. But if ABN AMRO’s predictions are true, this year could see the highest house prices… EVER. Why is this happening? There are several contributing factors: Mortgage interest rates ar ..read more

After a train conductor from Dutch railway company NS was violently assaulted, three major cities have decided to suspend all public transport for a moment of protest on Saturday night. The municipalities of The Hague, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam are following the example of the NS, which announced that it was stopping all train service on Saturday night in protest against rising violence towards its workers. As de Volkskrant writes, trains, buses, trams, and metros in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague will stop for three minutes at 10:30 PM. The ferry across Amsterdam’s IJ will also temporari ..read more

With many overnight cancellations due to a malfunction and Code Yellow winds halting even more flights today, Schiphol Airport hasn’t had a “breezy” start to the week. Although last night’s air traffic control problems have now been resolved, there are further delays and cancellations this morning due to the stormy weather, NU.nl reports. @dutchreview #stitch with @V Bit of a turn around…#dutch #expat #dutchreview #expat #fyp #stormpoly #nederlands ♬ Zin In De Zomer Man – Bizzey & Kraantje Pappie & Rolf Sanchez Despite winds ravaging this morning’s flight schedule, an airport spokespe ..read more

Dutch railway company NS will temporarily suspend its services on Saturday night, after one of its conductors was severely attacked by a group of minors this past weekend. The incident occurred last Saturday, April 13, on a double-decker train between Delft and Den Haag Hollands Spoor. A female conductor was kicked, beaten, and pushed down the stairs by a group of boys. In protest against the increased violence against NS staff members, trains from the NS and Arriva will stop running for three minutes at 10:30 PM on Saturday, April 20. “That’s the time my colleague was abused”, an NS spo ..read more

So, it’s the weekend, and you’re hanging out with your Dutch friends, wondering what to do when they suggest you go to a rollerskating rink. How fun! You arrive at the scene feeling confident, put on your rollerblades and head over to the rink. How hard can it be?  The next minute, you’re struggling to glide along and keep your balance while your Dutch friends are skating around you in circles and dancing to the music so effortlessly. You grunt in frustration buuut end up falling on your knees. Sound familiar?   What is it? Rollerblading, ice skating, and speed skating are all popul ..read more