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Renowned as one of the best business-friendly countries in Europe, the Netherlands offers many advantages that make it an ideal place for global investment. From its strategic location and world-class infrastructure to its innovation-driven ecosystem and commitment to sustainability, the Netherlands stands out as a…

From October 19th to 27th, Dutch Design Week 2024 invites audiences to explore a world where reality and imagination intertwine. This year’s theme, 'REAL UNREAL', challenges us to question what we perceive as ‘real’, showcasing designs that play with our sense of possibility and push us to rethink the familiar.

Marker Wadden is a modern icon of Dutch hydraulic engineering, showcasing innovation with global appeal. Like Flevoland, which was once built from scratch on the bottom of the former Zuiderzee, Marker Wadden embodies the progressive spirit of the Netherlands, in Nieuw Land National Park. A group of artificial islands…

Partnering for Green Growth (P4G) is an initiative that drives urgent climate action by fostering public-private partnerships. As a global platform, P4G unites governments, businesses, and civil society to create innovative, scalable solutions for today’s most critical environmental challenges. By accelerating clean…

A research project during your studies can plant a seed for creating startups within a chosen field. At least, this was the case for an entrepreneur originally from Turkey - Aytac Yilmaz. After pursuing his PhD at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Aytac set out to contribute to the energy market by creating…

Aria Samimi came to the Netherlands from Iran with a Dutch startup visa to launch his venture, InsectSense. The startup operates in deep tech with an aim to become a front-runner in developing innovations inspired by insects within the Agri-food and health industries. He was able to utilise one of the world’s leading…

The Netherlands is a world-class cycling country. Check out our top tips and locations to discover our cycling culture. If you’re in the Netherlands and in the mood for cycling, these tips may very well steer you in the right direction. 

Floating houses, trees on blocks of flats and walls made of hemp. If the idea has occurred to you, chances are that designers have already drawn it. And this is no fantasy. In recent years, Dutch architecture has received international acclaim for its power of innovation. With developments such as timber construction,…

In 2025, it will be exactly 80 years since the end of World War II. The Netherlands has been a free country for a lifetime now. This calls for a celebration at various times and places throughout the land. But what does freedom mean and how is it valued in the Netherlands?

A single tear can reveal more than just emotions - it can hold the key to diagnosing diseases. Dr. Marlies Gijs, a biochemist at Maastricht UMC+ and known as ‘the tear doctor,’ is uncovering the hidden potential of tears as a diagnostic tool. Her world-first research focuses on using tear fluid to detect diseases like…