Kriti Swarup

Kriti Swarup is a writer and multimedia journalist based in Amsterdam. Originally from New Delhi, she moved to the Netherlands in 2022. Writing for DutchReview is her way of making sense of assimilation and helping fellow internationals find a home between cultures. A cum laude graduate in media and culture from the University of Amsterdam, Kriti has reported on topics ranging from art and lifestyle to business and technology. When she isn’t working (or rewatching Game of Thrones), she is usually, and somewhat perpetually, trying to learn Dutch.

This Dutch startup wants to replace lampposts with roads that glow in the dark

Unfortunately, poor visibility during fog is a tale as old as the car. What if the road just... lit up? In Helmond, a tech...

OPINION: The IND needs to stop sending letters by post (I’m losing my mind) 

Here’s a brief history of communication technology. First there were smoke signals, then ravens, followed by posted letters, telegrams, faxes, and finally, email.  Unfortunately, the...

Mr Poops and Mrs Born Naked: the story behind strange Dutch surnames

Roll call: Mr Poepjes (Little Poops), Mrs Naaktgeboren (Born Naked), Mr Muis (Mouse), and Ms Gekkehuis (madhouse). No, this isn't a children's picture book. These...

How to get a BSN number in the Netherlands: The complete guide

Moving to the Netherlands means getting a BSN number. It's your golden ticket to Dutch life — from opening a bank account to signing...

Eindhoven says yes to ASML campus expansion: workforce set to double

The Eindhoven municipal council has given its final approval for ASML to expand. The "ASML Campus" could be the biggest industrial growth plan the...

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