Ada Dolanay

Ada was born in Turkey, but spent almost all her life growing up in Amsterdam. As a third year Literary and Cultural Analysis student, she’s consistently observing, analysing and writing about people and places. After years of experiencing Dutch culture, she remains frustrated at Dutch cuisine, and continues to discover new benches in narrow streets to sit and read on (when the weather decides to be kind).

Former Groningen mayor accused of masturbating in car, faces court today

Former Groningen mayor Koen Schuiling is heading to court today, accused of inappropriate behaviour on the highway, reports AD.  Are we talking about heckling another...

Bystanders rescue woman from icy water after car ends up in canal

A woman was rescued by bystanders after her car ended up in a freezing canal on Monday evening in the Frisian city of Franeker.  NOS...

New year, same Dutch weather: Code Yellow issued for heavy winds today

The Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a Code Yellow warning for heavy gusts of wind for the Netherlands today (Monday, January 6th). Dutch...

Amsterdam-bound KLM flight makes emergency landing in Oslo after alarming noise

KLM flight KL1204 was forced to make an emergency landing in Oslo on Saturday, December 28 due to a loud bang and severe shaking...

These 17 changes are hitting Dutch wallets in 2025

Hoera! The new year is approaching quickly — and with it come higher costs and income adjustments. 😬 As the AD writes, new financial changes...

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