Ida Allen-Auerbach

Ida Allen-Auerbach is an Amsterdam-based writer and journalist originally from Los Angeles. She relocated to the Netherlands in 2021 for her bachelor’s studies, earning a degree in Political Science through UvA’s PPLE program. She now covers news at Dutch Review, drawing on her multicultural background to report on politics, society, and more. Outside of work, she's usually busy kickboxing or bouldering with friends.

Dutch join international efforts to protect the Strait of Hormuz

Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the war in Iran, several nations have joined together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.  AD...

Banning Kanye West from the Netherlands? These Dutch parties want to make it a reality

Several Dutch political parties are calling for the Netherlands to ban Kanye West from entering the country, after the British government rejected the rapper’s...

Hot days are on their way, with temps of up to 20 degrees beckoning

Good news for your weekend plans: temperatures are set to climb sharply over Easter, with Weeronline predicting highs of up to 17°C by Saturday. You'll...

OPINION: Dutch men need to ditch the hair gel 

While there are plenty of things to admire about Dutch men (their ability to reach even the highest shelves, for instance), there’s one element...

Could the Netherlands reintroduce compulsory military service? Conscription is still on the cards, says government

Against a background of global geopolitical turmoil, the Dutch cabinet has indicated that mandatory military conscription cannot be ruled out.  State Secretary for Defence Derk...

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