Gigi Ann Green

Gigi is a Slovak-British graduate-to-be in International Justice from Leiden University College. She moved to The Hague in 2023, and despite three years of reciting the UN Charter like a religion, she’s always had more questions than a courtroom could answer. After a summer spent interning at Radio Slovakia International, Gigi is looking for her next journalistic feat. When she’s not newswriting, she’s songwriting at Scheveningen, firmly convinced that living by an admittedly Dutch beach increases your happiness by at least 20%!

Here’s how the New York Knicks got their name from the Dutch

Even if you’re not from the Big Apple, chances are you’ve heard of the New York ‘Knicks.’ What you might not know is that...

Dutch renters spend far more on housing than homeowners — and first-time renters fare worst of all

Homeowners in the Netherlands spend significantly less of their income on housing than renters do, and the gap is widest for people just entering...

OPINION: Just because you’re a Dutch man doesn’t mean you should be a DJ

The air is brisk as I strut down the gravelled pathway in front of the famous Binnenhof. Three vodka sodas in, and my arms...

Bought a plane ticket but no luggage included? This EU rule is about to change that

Fasten your seatbelts: the EU has finally updated its air passenger rights rules. The deal means airlines must show the true cost of a...

NS website crashes as €49 summer subscription goes on sale (and it’s only available until the budget runs out)

The NS website is experiencing traffic and crashes as enthusiastic Dutch travellers rush to sign up for the €49 per month summer subscription, reports...

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