Archive for 'News'
The European Refugee Crisis in the Netherlands: De Vluchtelingencrisis Posted by Jakob Gibbons on Sep 8, 2015
Lately one can’t turn on the news in the Netherlands without encountering a lengthy segment on the vluchtelingencrisis, the refugee crisis gripping Europe. Dutch news programs like the NOS Journaal and Nieuwsuur are devoting extensive coverage to what most sources call the biggest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. Last week the surfacing of one particular…
For Dutch Kids…It’s Back to School! Posted by Karoly Molina on Sep 2, 2015
Schools and education systems vary in every country. The type of schools, the programs covered, the liberties and responsibilities of the students and parents are just some of the ways in which schools in every country vary. As a person who has been to schools in two different countries, I am intrigued with the manner…
Showing Pride and Solidariteit at the Amsterdam Canal Parade Posted by Jakob Gibbons on Aug 6, 2015
This weekend was the climax of the famous Amsterdam Gay Pride, the festival in celebration of LGBT culture and equality in one of the most tolerant and gay-friendly countries in the world. As Karoly pointed out last month in her post ‘Love Wins!‘, the Netherlands has long been a forerunner in the LGBT rights movement, so…
One Year After Flight MH17 Posted by Karoly Molina on Jul 17, 2015
One year ago, the Malaysia plane flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down in a rebel area of Ukraine. All 285 passengers and 15 crew members were killed. To make matters worse, the recovery of bodies and evidence was stalled because of the unrest in the area. A week later, the first remains…
The Perks of Pets in the Netherlands Posted by Karoly Molina on Jul 15, 2015
Since I moved to the Netherlands, I have enjoyed the freedom pet owners have to take their loving furry friends to stores and restaurants. Other than the grocery store, dogs accompany their owners to the market and the terraces, enjoying the sunny days and people-watching. Everyday dozens of people walk by my home with a…
Greece and the Grexit Posted by Karoly Molina on Jul 8, 2015
The European Union is under a lot of pressure at the moment because of the situation in Greece. While some are in favor of the Greek refusing anymore cutbacks, others argue that their debts cannot be forgiven. The following days will prove to be difficult ones in which our leaders and the troika will decide…
Offending the King or Freedom of Speech? Posted by Karoly Molina on May 18, 2015
The morning of Thursday May 7th, the Paleis op de Dam woke up with a strong message: F*** de Koning. Whoever is responsible for this graffitied the place Wednesday night. It seems the message is in reaction to a previous incident. An activist protesting Zwarte Piet yelled out f*** de koning, f**** de koning, f*** het koningshuis and was…