Federica Marconi

Federica was born in Rome but decided life wasn’t chaotic enough — so she moved to the Netherlands in 2019, right before a global pandemic (impeccable timing!). While mastering the art of coffee as a barista, she also conquered an MA in English Literature & Culture. She dreams of opening a literary café where books and coffee fuel deep conversations. Until then, she writes. And drinks a lot of coffee.

Police find suspected victims of human trafficking in Amsterdam’s Albert Cuypmarkt

A surprise raid on Monday rocked Amsterdam’s Albert Cuypmarkt, uncovering signs of human trafficking. According to De Telegraaf, the Dutch Labour Inspectorate led the operation,...

The Dutch integration exam is about to change: Here’s what’s different

From July 1, newcomers to the Netherlands will face a refreshed Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNM) integration exam, updated to match today's realities. The Dutch...

KLM is threatening to strike next week: here’s what we know so far

KLM ground staff might be about to make your Schiphol departure next week... a bit more dramatic. As reported by RTL Nieuws, KLM ground staff...

No more Dutch heatwave? Rain, thunderstorms, and even HAIL may follow

Brace yourselves, because just as you were getting used to the heat, the weather's about to change its mind. 😬 According to RTL Nieuws, while...

Caught without a train ticket? The Netherlands is cracking down on fare dodgers

If you're caught without a ticket on a Dutch train, expect to be set back by a whopping €70! 😬 As RTL Nieuws reports, a...

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