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OPINION: Just because you’re a Dutch man doesn’t mean you should be a DJ

The air is brisk as I strut down the gravelled pathway in front of the famous Binnenhof....
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OPINION: Does it matter that she was pregnant? Viral arrest video

In the latest case of Dutch police violence, an officer used excessive force on a pregnant woman....
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OPINION: Why the Dutch government (really) wants fewer internationals in the Netherlands

Too much tourism, too much English on trams, and now too many students from abroad? As internationals,...
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Lifestyle

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...
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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...
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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...
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OPINION: The Dutch don’t know how to throw a house party

While I’m sure to enrage a few Dutchies with this question, I just had to ask. Do...
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OPINION: Gen Zs need a guide on how to make friends. The Dutch have a solution

Despite the many famous Dutch shortcomings in social interaction, one thing they got right is the humble...
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