Believe it or not, 2023 is only a few days away. But before the Netherlands closes the door on 2022 and welcomes in a new year, let's take a moment to reflect on some of the things that have happened over the past 12 months.
From public transport to heat waves to corona lockdowns, these are the 10 news items you loved reading in 2022.
1. A day pass for public transport in Amsterdam costs only 1 euro this summer
After the introduction of the popular 9 euro note in Germany, public transport companies in Amsterdam found their own way to cut costs and make public transport more attractive. In the summer, the GVB offered 24-hour tickets for only 1 euro , an offer that attracted a great deal of interest!
2. Having a baby after 2024 costs parents an additional €30,000 in the Netherlands
Anyone planning to start or expand a family in the next few years was dying to know how changes in Dutch tax and childcare costs meant that a birth before the end of 2024 should be around €30,000 better than one having a baby afterwards . January 1, 2025 .
3rd Coronavirus press conference: The Dutch government lifts the lockdown
It's been a long two years, but think back to January 2022 when the Dutch government announced the Christmas lockdown was finally ending . Just weeks later, the latest coronavirus restrictions in the Netherlands were lifted , and life returned to "normal" in just a few months.
4. Workers in Nova Scotia will go on strike in the Netherlands starting next week
This year has been marked by staff shortages and strikes as post-pandemic workers fight for higher wages and better working conditions amid a growing cost-of-living crisis . Queues and delays at Schiphol have grabbed the headlines, but the news that has most interested expats in the Netherlands this summer is the strikes organized by the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) . Fortunately , the unions and the SN did not take long to reach an agreement .
5. The 30% rule could be abolished in the new Dutch state budget
Don't worry! Fortunately, the Dutch government has not abandoned the 30 percent rule , although rumors from The Hague ahead of Prinsjesdag in September have worried a number of expats living in the Netherlands.
6. Public transport workers in the Netherlands will go on strike this week
Another strike! Shortly after workers in Nova Scotia knocked over their tools in August, public transport workers in the Netherlands announced a multi-day strike . It really was a busy summer!
7. Wages in the Netherlands are increasing at an unprecedented rate
Good news finally! Figures from AWVN employers have shown that negotiated wages have risen to unprecedented levels in 2022 , although unfortunately this has still not been enough to keep up with record inflation.
8. The Dutch government is easing entry requirements for all travellers
Other coronavirus- related news; As the government lifted the various domestic restrictions, recent restrictions on international travel were also lifted. Good news for expats and holidaymakers!
9. The heatwave could bring temperatures of 40 degrees in the Netherlands
It may be cold now, but think back to July when the Netherlands experienced very tropical weather, with high temperatures reaching 40 degrees in some parts of the country . This heat trend continued for several months, with the Netherlands experiencing another sweltering heat wave in August and record temperatures in October .
10. The Netherlands offers a great work life, but it's hostile and expensive, expats say
And last but not least, IamExpat readers were delighted to learn how other expats rated their quality of life in the Netherlands after the country was ranked in the top 25 in the world for expats . The big question is: Do you agree?
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