Binnenland·Algemeen Dagblad·5 okt 2024

What it’s like to be an expat in Amsterdam? ‘Only expats are showing up here’

Amsterdam is growing, largely due to expats. Their arrival brings prosperity, but it can also cause frustration when sports classes and parent-teacher meetings suddenly have to be in English instead of Dutch. On the flip side, expats find it difficult to make Dutch friends. And why don’t the new neighbors introduce themselves? A dive into Amsterdam’s expat community.