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Dutch organic farming set to increase 25/04/2008
In 2007, Dutch consumers spent 13.3 percent more on organic produce than the year before. To satisfy the increasing demand, the number of certified organic farms and market gardening companies is continuing to grow, with 2.5 percent of Dutch agricultural land given over to organic farming at present. Simone van den Ham, author of Desire and Reality, has researched the issue.
Reported by Yanti Mualim. read more
Breakthrough heart research in Utrecht 22/04/2008
Researchers at the Utrecht University Medical Centre, the Netherlands, and the Hubrecht Laboratory, also in Utrecht, have succeeded in growing cardiac muscle cells from adult human hearts. read more
Maternity matters – What to expect in the Netherlands 18/04/2008
Amanda van Mulligen looks at some of the challenges and benefits for expatriates of the maternity system in the Netherlands and how it differs to other countries. The article includes useful links and an A-Z of pregnancy and birthing in Dutch. read more
How do you keep fit? 11/04/2008
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
On yer bike 04/04/2008
Want to really appreciate the works of the Old Dutch masters? Take a ride through their landscapes. read more
Adults can suffer from acne too 03/03/2008
Skin reacts to medication or stress, while hormone levels can also trigger a change in adults. By Aliki Nassoufis. read more
Netherlands failing on children's rights 23/01/2008
The first annual report on children's rights in the Netherlands from the United Nation's children's agency UNICEF and the Defence for Children organisation indicates that the Netherlands is failing to comply with the International Convention on Children's Rights. Sebastiaan Gottlieb* reports. read more
Following the path of the warrior 17/12/2007
American expat Brent Hire has successfully founded a school in Amsterdam to teach traditional Japanese martial arts. We ask him about his experiences as an expat and his driving passion for the martial arts. read more
Art Pie International
Photos of work at alternative art fair Kunstvlaai (until 18 May) in Amsterdam.
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