Articles by

Emily Burger

Emily grew up in South Africa but has also lived in Egypt, the UK, Canada and now the Netherlands. She first came here for her Bachelors in Arts and Culture at Maastricht University and soon fell in love with the land of canals, clogs and cheese. When she's not daydreaming about sci-fi movies or countries yet to explore, you can find her writing for DutchReview.

Weather report: Dry skies and chilly evenings ahead

After an unusual amount of sun and warmth last week, this week has remembered that it's November...

OPINION | Zwarte Piet: a white South African’s perspective

Zwarte Piet has been causing controversy for years in the Netherlands, dividing the nation over whether the...

Prime Minister Rutte to continue as VVD party leader

This week, Prime Minister Rutte will officially announce his decision to continue on as the VVD party...

Rutte and other Dutch politicians express support for France after extremist attack in Nice

A vicious attack on churchgoers in Nice, presumably by an Islamic extremist, has sent shockwaves through international...

Fewer international students plan to stay in the Netherlands after graduation

A significant amount of students from outside the EU are choosing to return to their home countries...

The future is here! World’s first flying car born in the Netherlands

Turns out the movies about 2020 were right — the world's first flying car has arrived! And...

Whoops! Voting mistake in Dutch parliament over increased salary for healthcare workers

A motion put forward in parliament to increase the salaries of healthcare workers marginally won 69 votes...

Dutch experts argue for forced contraception of unsuitable mothers

Women in the Netherlands who are unable to properly care for their children should be forcibly injected...