Emanuela Occhipinti

Emanuela traded pasta for passport stamps, wandering her way across the globe. With a Master’s in East Asian Studies she has a passion for Japanese literature. She decided to settle in the Netherlands to fully enjoy flower culture. When she’s not writing (rare, but it does happen), she’s on a mission to find the perfect skincare product and will gladly corner you for a passionate TED Talk on why sunscreen reapplication is the most important thing.

Stricter asylum laws? The Netherlands votes “yes”, but not everyone’s a fan

There’s growing backlash against the Dutch government’s proposed changes to asylum laws, and it’s coming from all sides. 👀 This Tuesday (July 1), a majority...

The Netherlands will consider measures against Israel if there’s no ceasefire by July 15

Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Caspar Veldkamp has made it clear: if there’s no ceasefire or unified EU action by the next big EU meeting...

These countries have cheaper groceries than the Netherlands (and two are only a drive away!)

You’ve probably heard the whispers (or maybe your savvy neighbour told you): groceries are cheaper outside the Netherlands. Well, we’re here to confirm that...

Temperatures of up to 39 degrees expected this week in the Netherlands: Here’s where it will be hottest

If you were dreaming of a fresh breeze, sorry to burst your cool bubble, it’s time to sweat it out. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday...

Number of internationals moving to Netherlands drops for second year in a row

For two years straight, fewer people have packed their bags and moved to the Netherlands. Around 316,000 newcomers arrived in 2024, 19,000 less than...

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