By winning the UEFA Cup, Dick Advocaat, the Dutch coach of Zenit Saint Petersburg, has finally got his hands on a major international football trophy. By Johan van der Tol* read more

The Netherlands has always headed the list of European countries that support Israel. Since 1982, however, public opinion has grown ambivalent. The Dutch still admire Israel as a nation, but they frown on its policies toward the Palestinians. By Michel Hoebink read more

Ever wondered what it would feel like if you were uprooted by your parents at a time in life when you were feeling the most insecure? 16 year old Ruairidh Wynne-McHardy decided to do something about it. Here’s his story: read more

Would you like to take a tour of Amsterdam or Groningen, learn Dutch, take a creative writing course, open your chakras in a local yoga class? Look no further than our listings. read more

Israel at 60: Europe grapples with how to react to conflict with Palestinians. read more

Flipping through the TV channels the other night, Jami Davis stopped at a man lamenting over the atrocities of online, ‘amateur’ content and its destructive path through the very foundation of its counterpart ‘expert’ content. This man believed the amateur would bring society to its knees. read more

Deepak Chopra inspired a full house in Almere’s main theatre last week when he accepted an invitation by Nieuwe Dimensies to speak on leadership. Editor Natasha Gunn works out her soul profile along with the rest of the soul searchers and looks beyond perceived ‘reality’ into ‘discontinuity’. read more

How do you keep fit in the Netherlands? Summer is approaching, but there's still time for you to contribute to our (and your) shaping-up plan. read more

Wilders’ much-hyped anti-Islam film Fitna the Movie has been removed from video-hosting company Liveleak’s server due to the company receiving ‘serious’ threats - although you can still find it lurking online. read more

Wilders has launched the website where people will be able to view his anti-Koran film 'Fitna'. Editor Natasha Gunn sifts through some press, political and public opinion on the matter. read more

Where to buy the best Dutch ice-cream in the Netherlands according to Expatica readers. Your suggestions are welcome, so keep them coming in. Plus, best ice-cream in the Netherlands award 2008 goes to an ice-cream parlour in Rijsbergen. read more

A selection of readers’ reactions to news articles and features published on Expatica in February. read more

An exchange student from Canada finds out that leaving his rented accommodation in Groningen isn’t quite as easy as expected. Housing expert Mike Russell offers some tips. read more

Reader's comments include feedback on the new Dutch curriculum on Islam and the recent bout of student demonstrations. read more

Your letters include more comments on Ayaan Hirsi Ali, some information on the Dutch way station to Auschwitz and, in answer to a reader's question, Expatica's view on whether Geert Wilders should be given the media attention that he gets. read more