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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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
Population growth in the Netherlands now entirely due to migrationPopulation growth in the Netherlands now entirely due to migration
Rising number of workers in the Netherlands have May 5 off every yearRising number of workers in the Netherlands have May 5 off every year
Dutch supermarket loyalty cards save you money, but raise privacy concernsDutch supermarket loyalty cards save you money, but raise privacy concerns
Houses in the Netherlands still "relatively affordable", says reportHouses in the Netherlands still "relatively affordable", says report
Dutch tax changes mean your holiday allowance might be lower this yearDutch tax changes mean your holiday allowance might be lower this year
May 2025: 8 things expats in the Netherlands need to knowMay 2025: 8 things expats in the Netherlands need to know
12% NS ticket price hike likely as government refuses extra funding12% NS ticket price hike likely as government refuses extra funding
Highs of up to 26 degrees forecast this week in the NetherlandsHighs of up to 26 degrees forecast this week in the Netherlands
Plan to halve eigen risico could mean big health insurance premium hikePlan to halve eigen risico could mean big health insurance premium hike
Electric scooters will soon be allowed on roads in the NetherlandsElectric scooters will soon be allowed on roads in the Netherlands
Man finds 2-metre snake in his house in The Hague, catches it two days laterMan finds 2-metre snake in his house in The Hague, catches it two days later
Confused motorist drives into Utrecht underground bike parkingConfused motorist drives into Utrecht underground bike parking
Maashorst town hall mistakenly throws away Andy Warhol artworkMaashorst town hall mistakenly throws away Andy Warhol artwork
Huge increase in housing scams targeting students, LSVb warnsHuge increase in housing scams targeting students, LSVb warns
Record number of single-person businesses close down in the NetherlandsRecord number of single-person businesses close down in the Netherlands
Utrecht's fish doorbell goes viral after appearing on John Oliver showUtrecht's fish doorbell goes viral after appearing on John Oliver show
Speed limit upped to 130km/h on three stretches of Dutch motorwaySpeed limit upped to 130km/h on three stretches of Dutch motorway
Dutch government reaches deal on spring budget after marathon talksDutch government reaches deal on spring budget after marathon talks
New campaign urges cyclists in the Netherlands to wear helmetsNew campaign urges cyclists in the Netherlands to wear helmets
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