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Holland was also among the best countries for technology and innovation

The Netherlands is the No. 3 Best Country for Business, says Forbes. The annual ranking placed the Netherlands above other European countries including Ireland, Germany and France. Rounding out the top five on the best countries list are the U.K., New Zealand, Sweden, and Canada.

As the sixth-largest economy in the European Union, Forbes reports: “[the Netherlands] plays an important role as a European transportation hub, with a persistently high trade surplus, stable industrial relations, and low unemployment.”

Mopperen kunnen we best goed in ons kleine landje. En je kent vast ook wel mensen die af en toe zeggen dat ze eigenlijk wel zouden willen vertrekken om hun geluk elders te willen zoeken. Toch staat Nederland op de 6e plaats van de ranglijst van meest gelukkige landen. De landen waar mensen nog gelukkiger zijn, bevinden zich ook allemaal in (Noord) Europa, zoals: Finland, Denemarken, IJsland en Zweden.

Celebrating 10 years of service!!!
2007-2017

The city is celebrating ‘100 years of Mondriaan and De Stijl’ and is completely 'Mondrianising'. The Hague is unveiling the largest Mondrian in the world. The painting with the familiar red, yellow and blue surfaces and straight lines is being exhibited on one of the city’s most striking buildings: City Hall. A unique composition, precisely because of the combination of Mondrian’s work and the iconic architecture of architect Richard Meier.

The 9-day The Hague Festival from 15 to 23 July will showcase chefs and restaurants from the city, alongside food and drink producers from the surrounding region.

Supported by the Municipality of The Hague and the city’s hospitality branch, the festival celebrates the quality and variety of food and drink to be found here. Whether it is the freshest seafood from Scheveningen harbour to world-class restaurant creativity, there is so much to choose from for every taste and wallet.

The Hague – In 2016, a total of 49 foreign companies invested in The Hague. They either opened a new office or expanded their business in the city. Over the next three years, these companies are expected to create 588 extra jobs for the city.

The Haagse Wereld Hapjes culinary festival is a greaf food festival. The festival brings together a variety of restaurants with cuisines from all over the world. Have fun discovering and tasting well known and lesser known kitchens in 1 place. More than 25 Hague-based restaurants will prepare their dishes on the spot and will offer a suitable accompanying beverage.

De prijs van huurwoningen in de vrije sector steeg in het laatste kwartaal van 2016 met gemiddeld 9,1 procent ten opzichte van een jaar eerder. De gemiddelde prijs per vierkante meter komt daarmee op 14,34 euro per maand.

Dat blijkt zaterdag uit de huurmonitor van online verhuurplatform Pararius.

The annual Vlaggetjesdag festival will take place in and around the Scheveningen Harbour in June. This festival is one of the biggest events of the year in The Hague and usually attracts some 200,000 visitors.

What’s so great about being an Expat? We’re glad you asked!

We compiled our list of the Best Things About Being an Expat! 

1. Explore the World

Expats get to quench that feeling of wanderlust all year long. Break down the barriers and start exploring new countries, cities, and cultures all within the limits of your new backyard.

2. Resourcefulness 

When you’re on your own in a new country, you have to learn to rely on yourself to problem solve and create solutions. This sense of self-reliance spills over to your everyday life, becoming a skill you’ll hold onto for life.