Samantha Dixon 🇦🇺

Sam has over six years experience writing about life in the Netherlands and leads the content team at DutchReview. She originally came to the Netherlands to study in 2016 and now holds a BA (Hons.) in Arts, a BA (Hons) in Journalism, and a Masters in Teaching. She loves to write about settling into life in the Netherlands, her city of Utrecht, learning Dutch, and jobs in the Netherlands — and she still can’t jump on the back of a moving bike (she's learning!).

Fireworks wreak havoc across Netherlands: officer kicked in face, homes targeted

Sparks are flying over the availability and use of fireworks with New Year's Eve fast approaching. Overnight an officer was kicked in the face...

2019 was the third-warmest year in the history of the Netherlands

It's gotten to that point where we're getting all misty-eyed and reminiscing on the events of 2019. But maybe not too misty-eyed - gotta...

Dutch police arrest one of UK’s most wanted criminals while he eats Christmas dinner

Christmas is such a great time for the family: you can see your loved ones, exchange presents, and enjoy a delicious meal. But, fair...

Criminals are selling Dutch police officers personal information

Hundreds of euros in rewards have been offered by criminals in anonymous chat groups for information leading to the identity of Dutch police officers....

Scheveningen’s NYE Bonfire Replaced by Torchlight Procession

The municipality of The Hague has refused to issue a permit for another bonfire in Scheveningen. The organisers' solution? A torchlight procession to raise...

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