From the October 29 election day to new travel rules in the EU, here’s what expats in the Netherlands need to know about in October 2025.

The cabinet is pushing ahead with its plan to double the minimum residence requirement for Dutch citizenship through naturalisation, from five to 10 years.

The microcar is officially back in vogue, according to new figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). But exactly why are moped cars proving so popular?

Traffic cameras that can detect when drivers are using mobile phones have brought in 5 million euros in fines in their first four months in the Netherlands.

New figures from the National Vacancy Bank show that September has become the most popular month to look for a new job in the Netherlands.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has urged users to adjust their LinkedIn settings to stop the networking service using their personal data to train AI.

House prices in the Netherlands continue to rise: according to new CBS figures, the average sale price in August 2025 was up 7,9% compared to last year.

The health insurer DSW has announced that premiums for its basic health insurance will remain unchanged in 2026. Other insurers are likely to do the same.

A new fashion-focused Titanic exhibition is opening in The Hague on September 27, 2025, featuring original costumes worn by Kate Winslet in the 1997 movie.

As the nights draw in, the Dutch get extra gezillig. Find out how the Dutch eat, live and socialise through autumn, and the Dutch you need to talk about it.

Thinking of studying in the Netherlands? The Dutch have two main university types: HBO and WO. Make sure you know the difference and which suits you best.