A long name, but an important point: overlijdensrisicoverzekering is Dutch for “death risk insurance”. In addition to this long name, the Dutch sometimes use the abbreviation ORV. O comes from overlijden (to die), R from risico (risk), and V from
Living in the Netherlands: Can an employer refuse to grant you leave?
Once an employee has asked their employer for the leave they are entitled to at least two weeks in advance, the employer must, in most cases, agree to it. According to Dutch law, an employer should generally agree to a
Dutch Energy Label: A Guide for Homeowners and Tenants
In the Netherlands, the energy label (energielabel) is an essential aspect of housing construction, providing insight into the energy efficiency of homes. Whether you are buying, renting or selling a property, understanding the energy label is crucial. The label ranges
With a beer on the street in The Hague – here are the rules
In The Hague, as in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, in some parts of the city there is a total ban on drinking alcohol on the street and in public places such as parks, pavements, squares or gates. In the Netherlands, local
LIFE IN THE NETHERLANDS: Rent subsidy (huurtoeslag)
“Huurtoeslag” is a subsidy paid by the Dutch Tax Office (“Belastingdienst”) to help cover (part of) the cost of renting a flat, for people with a lower income. The “huurtoeslag” allowance applies to renting an entire apartment, not just one
LIFE IN THE NETHERLANDS: Health insurance (zorgverzekering)
People living and working in the Netherlands are required to have a basic package (basispakket) of health insurance (zorgverzekering). The insurance covers the costs of basic medical care, including visits to a general practitioner, consultations with specialists, hospital treatment and medicines.
Toll roads in France
France has a well-developed network of highways, with a total length of more than a million kilometers. For reference: it’s like crossing the entire country from north to south and back 500 times. The length of highways is 12,000 km. In France,
Traffic regulations and fines in Croatia
In Croatia, the basic traffic regulations are very similar to those in Europe, but they do have their peculiarities. There are many narrow sections of roads and mountain serpentines in the country, plus the locals often break the traffic regulations.
Petrol stations in Croatia
There are quite many petrol stations in Croatia. In major cities and on major highways, you can fill up without a problem at any time of day. In less busy areas, petrol stations are rare and open only during the
Parking in Croatia
In Croatia, parking can be free or paid. Parking areas can be recognised by the relevant signs and road markings. Look carefully at the signs before parking your car. They can be hidden from view in the treetops. But even