19 unmissable things to do in Utrecht in 2024 - 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.
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How to learn Dutch: the ultimate guide (by people who learned!)
Jan 4, 2024 · Definite articles. Often, one of the first things people notice when starting to learn is that there are two definite articles in Dutch.Dutchies use either de or het, contrary to English which only has one definite article: “the.”. For learning Dutch, this means you’ll have to memorise not just the nouns but also the articles they pair with — fun!
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.
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.
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.
Physically-healthy 28-year-old Dutch woman will die through …
Apr 4, 2024 · Criteria for Euthanasia in the Netherlands. The statutory due care criteria say that the physician must: be satisfied that the patient’s request is voluntary and well-considered; be satisfied that the patient’s suffering is unbearable, with no prospect of improvement; have informed the patient about their situation and prognosis; have come to the conclusion, together with the patient, that ...
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.
Where to read Dutch news in English: the best outlets - DutchReview
Sep 25, 2024 · Do you want to keep up with Dutch news in English? We know the struggle: it’s not easy to stay up-to-date if you’re not (yet) fluent in Nederlands — but luckily, there are options.. Keeping up with local news is not just a great way to make small talk with Dutchies, but many would also consider it an important step towards integrating into …
The Hunger Winter: the Dutch famine of 1944-45 - DutchReview
Nov 20, 2024 · The Hunger Winter took place in the Netherlands during World War II when the Dutch suffered food shortages in the winter of 1944-45.