Lyna Meyrer 🇱🇺

Fueled by a love for writing, social media, and all things Dutch, Lyna joined the DR family in 2022. Since making the Netherlands her home in 2018, she has collected a BA in English Literature & Society (Hons.) and an RMA in Arts, Literature and Media (Hons.). Even though she grew up just a few hours away from the Netherlands, Lyna remains captivated by the guttural language, quirky culture, and questionable foods that make the Netherlands so wonderfully Dutch.

Donald Trump wants the US to ‘own’ Gaza — and Geert Wilders agrees

A little over two weeks into Donald Trump's second presidency, he has made many controversial decisions. But on Tuesday, the 78-year-old shocked the world...

Want to start investing from the Netherlands? Trade Republic makes it easy

Rent, groceries, gas — in a world where everything is getting more expensive, many of us are looking for ways to make some extra...

“This is your country too”: King Willem-Alexander’s 2024 Christmas speech (in English)

Each year, King Willem-Alexander delivers a Christmas speech from Huis ten Bosch, reflecting on the values, challenges, and hopes of the people of the...

5 things you should know about your Dutch energy bill in 2025

Brrr, feel that chill in the air? Winter has arrived in the Netherlands, and with it an inevitable spike in energy bills.  Whether you’re cranking...

Here’s who will represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025

After the 2024 Eurovision *ahem* fiasco, it was unclear for a long time whether the Netherlands would participate in next year's song contest. But...

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