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.

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...

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...

OPINION: As an American, the Dutch municipal elections give me hope — here’s why

As an American in the Netherlands, my mind is boggled, and my soul soothed by the sense of civic duty that shines through at...

KLM has cancelled all flights to and from these destinations until May 17

Citing safety concerns amid the conflict and unrest caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran, KLM has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai,...

The debate on internationalised universities: where does the Jetten cabinet stand?

Since its proposal, the Balanced Internationalisation Bill (Wet internationalisering in balans, Wib)has been debated and adjusted, redebated and readjusted by multiple Dutch cabinets. Jetten’s...

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