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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The Netherlands could be having its coldest Christmas in 15 yearsThe Netherlands could be having its coldest Christmas in 15 years
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European Sleeper launches €1,3m crowdfunder to expand night train servicesEuropean Sleeper launches €1,3m crowdfunder to expand night train services
"Super flu" wave expected to hit the Netherlands in coming weeks"Super flu" wave expected to hit the Netherlands in coming weeks
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"Hallucinate" is the Netherlands' Word of the Year 2025"Hallucinate" is the Netherlands' Word of the Year 2025
Dutch government greenlights rent increases of at least 4,1% for next yearDutch government greenlights rent increases of at least 4,1% for next year
The best health insurance in the Netherlands for 2026: A comparisonThe best health insurance in the Netherlands for 2026: A comparison
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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
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