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…
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…
Indoor Gardener in Netherlands: A Couple of Tips For
Indoor Gardener in Netherlands. A number of hours of sunlight is a need to for yourindoor plants. If you do not belong where youcan have appropriate sunlight, and can stagnate the plantsyou must consider acquiring a couple of indoorgardening lights. While all plants are rather apt to prosper indoors, they do require basically the same…
Physical and Psychological Types of Yoga The 8 moves
Physical and Psychological Types of Yoga. In the Netherlands there are many people are doing and fan of Yoga. There are a lot of different sorts of yoga today, so if you are starting as well as really feeling confused, you are normal. It is best to start with a kind of yoga exercise that…
insurance in the Netherlands for refugees: do I need it?
insurance in the Netherlands for refugees. If you are going to live in the Netherlands or has just arrived, you must know that there are some insurances which are compulsory such as health insurance (zorgverzekering) and motor vehicle insurance (WA-verzekering). And here we will explain how that works. First of all, insurances are means to…
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…