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The latest news about asylum in the Netherlands. Here you will find information about new decisions in the asylum procedure for refugees in the Netherlands.

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How do you make contact in a new community? Tawfeeq (40): "You need someone to open the door of Dutch society for you."

Minister Marjolein Faber sits in the House of Representatives and looks at her tablet.

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Jul 4, 2025

House of Representatives agrees to stricter laws on asylum: now the Senate must decide

The House of Representatives last night approved former Minister Faber's two asylum bills: the Asylum Emergency Measures Act and the Introduction of Two-Status System Act. Now the Senate must vote on them. But that will not happen until after the summer recess. Read in this article what these bills mean and what the consequences are if these laws are also passed in the Senate.

Like many other countries, you can celebrate Pride in the Netherlands every year. In Amsterdam, Pride Week starts with the Pride March on Saturday, 27 July. A week later, Pride ends with the famous Canal Parade on Saturday, 3 August.

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Jul 7, 2025

Celebrate Pride in the Netherlands this summer

Every year you can celebrate 'Pride' in the Netherlands. Just like in many other countries. In Amsterdam the 'Pride March' is on Saturday, 26 July, a week later Pride ends with the famous 'Canal Parade' on Saturday, 2 August. Read in this article what events there are in the Netherlands.

Children in coloured T-shirts run on a lawn chasing an orange ball

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Jun 26, 2025

The summer holiday is starting soon: schools close and time for fun summer activities

The summer holiday is starting soon. That means children are off school. The streets are getting quieter now and there are many fun activities to do in the Netherlands. Below are the most important things you need to know about the summer holidays.

People sunbathe, play and swim on a sunny day in and near a lake in the Netherlands.

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Jun 24, 2025

What you need to know when swimming in nature

When the weather in the Netherlands is good, people like to take a dip in the water to cool off. If you are going swimming, pay close attention to the risks of swimming in natural water.

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Jun 16, 2025

The NATO summit in The Hague is on 24 and 25 June: these are the national implications for road traffic and public transport

This year's NATO Summit will take place in The Hague on 24 and 25 June. This will affect the accessibility of The Hague and traffic towards other cities. The traffic problems will last from 22 to 27 June. Read in this article what the consequences are.

Syrian refugees wait in the Ridderkerk asylum seekers' centre

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Jun 11, 2025

What can refugees and asylum seekers from Syria expect in the coming months?

The Dutch government has decided that the IND will again process asylum applications from Syrians. In this article you can read about the measures the government is taking, what the consequences may be for your situation in the Netherlands, and who you can turn to for advice or help.

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