Abi Carter

Editor in chief at IamExpat Media

Abi studied German and History at the University of Manchester and has since lived in Berlin, Hamburg and Utrecht, working since 2017 as a writer, editor and content marketeer. Although she's happily taken on some German and Dutch quirks, s... show more

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Amsterdam looks to ban fatbikes from busy areas, starting with VondelparkAmsterdam looks to ban fatbikes from busy areas, starting with Vondelpark
Dutch fuel prices to go up from January, savings will go into public transportDutch fuel prices to go up from January, savings will go into public transport
Dutch rental market shrinks as home sell-off reaches new heightsDutch rental market shrinks as home sell-off reaches new heights
Amsterdam to introduce permit system for second homes from 2026Amsterdam to introduce permit system for second homes from 2026
More people to qualify for housing allowance in 2026, Dutch government saysMore people to qualify for housing allowance in 2026, Dutch government says
M53 line to disappear when Amsterdam launches new metro network in 2027M53 line to disappear when Amsterdam launches new metro network in 2027
Half of Dutch rental agencies willing to discriminate against tenants, study findsHalf of Dutch rental agencies willing to discriminate against tenants, study finds
ABN AMRO to cut a quarter of jobs by 2028ABN AMRO to cut a quarter of jobs by 2028
Traffic fines in the Netherlands "disproportionately high", says collection agency headTraffic fines in the Netherlands "disproportionately high", says collection agency head
Expect disruption in the Netherlands due to 3-day strike in BelgiumExpect disruption in the Netherlands due to 3-day strike in Belgium
Famous Amsterdam bike parking garage to finally be demolished from next weekFamous Amsterdam bike parking garage to finally be demolished from next week
The Dutch are the best non-native English speakers in the world - again!The Dutch are the best non-native English speakers in the world - again!
Amsterdam once again tops ranking of most attractive cities in the NetherlandsAmsterdam once again tops ranking of most attractive cities in the Netherlands
Dutch consumer organisation suing Netflix over "unfair" price increasesDutch consumer organisation suing Netflix over "unfair" price increases
Statiegeld bottle deposits could double next year, says Dutch inspectorateStatiegeld bottle deposits could double next year, says Dutch inspectorate
Everyone in the Netherlands to receive a 72-hour survival guide for national crisesEveryone in the Netherlands to receive a 72-hour survival guide for national crises
Major disruptions on Dutch railways exceed maximum limit for first timeMajor disruptions on Dutch railways exceed maximum limit for first time
Households in the Netherlands can look forward to lower energy bills in 2026Households in the Netherlands can look forward to lower energy bills in 2026
Cold weather and wet snow this week after the Netherlands sees first frostCold weather and wet snow this week after the Netherlands sees first frost
Higher wages and benefits see disposable income in the Netherlands rise 2,8%Higher wages and benefits see disposable income in the Netherlands rise 2,8%
Cabinet pushes ahead with plan to double residence requirement for Dutch citizenshipCabinet pushes ahead with plan to double residence requirement for Dutch citizenship
October 2025: 7 things expats in the Netherlands need to knowOctober 2025: 7 things expats in the Netherlands need to know
September now the busiest month for job applications in the NetherlandsSeptember now the busiest month for job applications in the Netherlands
Microcars are becoming more and more popular in the NetherlandsMicrocars are becoming more and more popular in the Netherlands
New Dutch cameras that catch drivers using phones bring in €5m in first 4 monthsNew Dutch cameras that catch drivers using phones bring in €5m in first 4 months
New Titanic exhibition brings costumes from famous 1997 movie to The HagueNew Titanic exhibition brings costumes from famous 1997 movie to The Hague
LinkedIn users in the Netherlands urged to block use of personal data for AILinkedIn users in the Netherlands urged to block use of personal data for AI
House prices in the Netherlands up nearly 8 percent in AugustHouse prices in the Netherlands up nearly 8 percent in August
Dutch health insurer DSW announces premium freeze for next yearDutch health insurer DSW announces premium freeze for next year
Ground staff at Schiphol Airport to strike twice in next two weeksGround staff at Schiphol Airport to strike twice in next two weeks
37 arrests after anti-immigration protest in the Hague ends in riots37 arrests after anti-immigration protest in the Hague ends in riots
11 best apps to learn Dutch11 best apps to learn Dutch
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