Netherlands
Trust the financial system
But keep your euro dry Politicians should stop panicking, focus on their responsibilities, and let the markets do their job, say two top Dutch economists. Trust the financial system’s checks and balances, they advise, give more fiscal power to Europe and – most importantly – keep Greece inside the euro zone. The last things politicians should do is use this crisis... Read More »
“Dutch will be reimbursed”
Greek economic advisor and spokesman, George Pagoulatos, assures the Netherlands that Greece will reimburse all loans in due course: “you will not lose your money” Pagoulatos declared to the Dutch parliament. In his plea, Pagoulatos asserts that the Greek economy is on the road to recovery : “We are the hardest workers in the OECD” (Organisation for Economic Cooperation... Read More »
‘Dutch earn almost twice as much...
Wages in the Netherlands among the highest in Europe. Costs of living too Eurostat published a big survey today that shows that when it comes to disposable income the Netherlands is well represented in Europe, as the Dutch are only surpassed by the Scandinavian countries of Denmark and Sweden. In wake of the recent economic crisis, entrepreneurs, labourers and students are... Read More »
How to make your name
… in The Netherlands A story about first-class Foreigners More than half the companies listed on the Dutch stock market (AEX) are governed by foreign board members. Most are from France, the UK and the US. To become a board member or CEO of a Dutch company you obviously need senior level and executive experience on an international scale. To... Read More »
More higher educated immigrants
The number of higher educated immigrant students in the Netherlands is increasing and their academic achievements are improving. These were the findings presented in the annual report by the social and cultural plan agency. The report states that non-western immigrants in particular are making great progress. These developments are a continious trend that arised during the mid 90′s. Currently 25% of... Read More »
Searching for highly-skilled foreigners
The Importance of being International Foreign companies are the main job creators for native Dutch citizens in The Netherlands. Meanwhile Dutch companies are hiring more foreigners than ever before. The ‘expat work ethic’ is in demand. But which foreigners are The Chosen Ones? It began with language. In the last decade of the 20th century, the internationalisation of business in The... Read More »
The International Correspondent #4
Yes Sir! “With everything I’ve done, I had the idea I could do it better than the rest. I started Virgin Atlantic with one plane. Now it’s an adult business with a complete fleet. I have the same plans for commercial space travel.”, The International Correspondent sat down with Virgin Galactic topman Sir Richard Branson and two other space bobo’s... Read More »
Tilting at windmills.
The dilemma of the Dutch language. The windmills that once powered the world’s first industrial revolution are just picturesque anachronisms today. With the shift to bilingual education, the Dutch language can also turn into a museum piece, its defenders warn. But no-one is listening, and frustration is leading to farce. Author: Niala Mahar… Read More »
