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Volkskrant: I am not Dutch Posted by on Feb 17, 2016

The writer for the Volkskrant, Nadia Ezzeroili, published a very interesting and controversial column titled Ik ben geen Nederlander: Nederland en ik, we gaan uit elkaar. In this column, Ezzeroili begins by comparing her relationship with the Netherlands as that to a partner or spouse. She recomends that maybe it is time for both to go to…

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The Dutch Version of the Correspondents’ Dinner Posted by on Feb 15, 2016

Last Wednesday, February 10, the Dutch press held their version of the US Correspondents’ Dinner at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam. The idea is to copy the Correspondents’ Dinner and have the “President” of the Netherlands, Prime Minister Mark Rutte, make fun of himself, his fellow politicians and the press. So comparing to President…

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Warme Truiendag: Will You Join Us? Posted by on Jan 29, 2016

Friday, February 5, it’s Warmetruiendag (Warm Sweater Day) in the Netherlands. I hope the video below will explain this better: TRANSCRIPT OF THE VIDEO Bezoeker 1: Ik doe mee aan Warmetruiendag. Bezoeker 2: Ja, ik doe zeker mee aan Warmetruiendag. Ik heb altijd de verwarming helemaal uitstaan en mijn kamer is altijd ijskoud. _ Girl: Hee, daar is Warmetruienman!…

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The Teevendeal: A Huge Affair With Major Consequences Posted by on Dec 15, 2015

June 15, 2000. Top Secret. After years and years of investigation, officier van justitie (public prosecutor) Fred Teeven makes a major decision that he knows is risky. Nobody can know, because he is not authorized to do it. There are rumors that he hoped to find evidence and more information about the boss of criminal Cees H., de Hakkelaar…

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The TOP 10 Posts of 2015 Posted by on Dec 11, 2015

The year is coming to an end, which means it is time for a little recap. What are the favorite posts of our readers this year? Here is the TOP 10! 10. 17 Ways To Say Hello In Dutch In this post back from 2013, but with still very accurate information! How do you say Hello…

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Dutch Place Names, the ‘Mini-Schengen’, and Travel in Europe Posted by on Dec 8, 2015

dijsselbloem mini schengen

This post will discuss some recent developments in Dutch and European politics that may soon change foreigners’ options for traveling in the Netherlands and Europe. This is a great chance to work on place names in Dutch, which can sometimes differ greatly from their English equivalents. Don’t worry — there’s a vocabulary list at the end!…

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How To Fight Climate Change – De Klimaatwet! Posted by on Dec 7, 2015

The planet is heating up and world leaders are discussing a treaty in Paris this week to do something about it. However, just a few days before the Conference of Parties in Paris started, two Dutch politicians wanted to send a signal, that they do not believe enough is done, and more should be done. What? Fractievoorzitters (party…

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