Articles by

Beatrice Scali

Five years after spreading her wings away from her beloved Genova, Bia has just landed at DutchReview as an editorial intern. She has lived in China, Slovenia, Taiwan, and — natuurlijk — the Netherlands, where she just completed her bachelor’s in International Studies. When she’s not reciting unsolicited facts about the countries she’s lived in, she is writing them down. Her biggest dreams include lobbying the Dutch government into forcing oliebollen stands to operate year-round, and becoming a journalist. In this order.

You’ll now need your passport to enter GERMANY from the Netherlands

Starting next Monday, September 16, Germany will enforce passport controls along all of its land borders for...

This “studio” (a former storage room) in Haarlem is on sale for a RIDICULOUS price

Do you remember that old magician’s trick where Houdini would emerge from a sealed box? For just...

Hagelchup: Heinz just created ‘the most Dutch Ketchup ever made’ and our stomachs are turning

Tired of the usual patatje met mayo? You’re in luck, because Heinz is trying to win the...

Dutch cabinet agrees: you must be at least 14 to ride fatbikes (but that’s not all)

The days of embarrassing near-death experiences with pre-teens who cut you off at the speed of light...

Rents in the Netherlands just made the biggest jump in 30 years (and these cities are hit the hardest)

The stats about this year’s rent increase are in, and they’re looking bad. In 2024, rents went...

Dutchman goes viral for defending fellow tram passenger from homophobic hate speech

Last Thursday, a Dutch vlogger started harassing a fellow tram passenger, filming him and using homophobic slurs....

Will the Dutch 30% ruling survive? Government leaks say yes

Budget Day is approaching — a.k.a. the day when the Dutch government reveals its money plans for...

A new coronavirus vaccination round has just begun: here’s why (and who can get it)

A new round of coronavirus vaccinations is underway in the Netherlands. Bookings open today, and appointments will...