Dear Nijmegeners and all, Almost 6 years ago, Heumensoord hosted 3000 asylum seekers. It was a wonderful moment of solidarity from you. This year, as many have known, 700 from Afghanistan will be hosted in Heumensoord. To learn from the last experience we would like to contribute and help those who want to contribute. For…
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Syrian votes in the Netherlands’ Election
Dear Syrians in the Netherlands Dutch Election is coming. For many Syrians in the Netherlands, this means that they are allowed to vote for the first time in a democratic system. For an article in the Volkskrant I am trying to map out what this means for you. Who are you planning to vote for?…
Almost everything closed, hard lock-down until January 19
The cabinet is preparing a far-reaching lockdown in which almost everything will close until 19 January: from schools to non-essential shops to museums to hairdressing salons to theaters, sources in The Hague report to the NOS. The measures will take effect tonight at midnight to prevent a run on shops tomorrow. Contact professions such as physio…
If you are a newcomer and want to change your home address in the Netherlands, what are the steps that must be taken?
How do I inform the municipality of a change of address? If you move, you must inform the municipality of your change of address, either in person or in writing. Sometimes, if you’re moving within the same municipality, you can do so online. The new municipality will update your address in the Personal Records Database…
Do you disagree with a traffic fine in the Netherlands?
Do you disagree with a traffic fine in the Netherlands? If you have received correspondence from us with the letter code M, you are liable to pay a traffic fine. If you disagree with this traffic fine, you can file an objection with the Public Prosecution Service. This is referred to as appealing. As long…
Voluntary Work in Summer with Yalla Foundation
Are you a student and you live in Nijmegen or around? Do you have free time a few hours a week? Are you looking to do voluntary work during summer? Yalla Foundation is looking for volunteers to help refugees in their study and language skills. What can you do ? You can join our English…
Fun indoor activities for the next three weeks in the Netherlands
Fun indoor activities for the next three weeks Now in the Netherlands, it is official: until the 6th of April we should stay at home to prevent the spread of Covid-19, keeping us and the whole community safe. I know that this is not an easy task, specially when you have children, but don’t worry…
Don’t stay home! Build a good network and fight
Rami Hilamia is a young entrepreneur from Syria about to start his new business in Arnhem. He arrived in Nijmegen in September 2015 brought by the desire to build a better life for him, his wife and their little daughter. After four and a half years living in the Netherlands, Rami tell us how it…