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.

Dutch cabinet’s vaccination plan criticised as chaotic and unrealistic

Health Minister Hugo de Jonge announced that vaccinations will begin in the Netherlands on January 4 "if all goes well". But experts are calling...

Dutch BOA’s not prepared for handing out face mask fines this week

From yesterday, a mandate has been in place to wear face masks in public spaces around the Netherlands. While police are ready to fine...

Dutch vaccinations to begin on January 4 “if all goes well”

Health Minister Hugo de Jonge has announced that "if all goes well" vaccinations in the Netherlands will begin on January 4.  The minister called it...

Shell taken to court for insufficient action against climate change

Today Shell goes to court in The Hague for not doing enough to combat climate change. Milieudefensie and six other civil society organizations initiated...

Major Dutch retailers confirm they won’t force shoppers to wear face masks

From December 1, face masks will be mandatory in all public spaces around the Netherlands, including in shops. But although the Dutch Retail Council...

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