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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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Celebrate Queer & Pride in Amsterdam

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.

Refugees line up for application in Dutch village of Ter Apel

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Jul 15, 2024

This is how long the asylum procedure takes in the Netherlands

The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has 15 months to decide on each asylum request in 2024. Therefore, you have to wait a long time for the 1st interview and the 2nd interview with the IND. Read about the waiting times in the asylum procedure here.

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

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Jul 15, 2024

What you need to know when swimming in nature

The weather is nice in the Netherlands. People like to take a dip in the water to cool off. If you are going swimming too, pay close attention to the risks of swimming in natural water.

Two women sitting at a kitchen table laugh together over a funny situation while enjoying a coffee and something sweet

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Jul 10, 2024

Elbarbary: "I managed to feel at home in the Netherlands"

How do you integrate in the Netherlands without losing your own culture? 60-year-old Egyptian Elbarbary and 25-year-old Syrian Yomna share their experiences.

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

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Jul 10, 2024

The summer holidays have started: schools are closed and it's time for fun summer activities

The summer holidays have started, which means children are free from school. The streets may be quieter and there are lots of fun activities to do in the Netherlands. Below are the most important things you need to know about the summer holidays.

King Willem-Alexander and the new cabinet.

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Jul 2, 2024

New Dutch government with toughest plans for asylum now officially begins

As of now, the Netherlands officially has a new government. That means there is now officially a government that can introduce new laws and regulations. The new government is a collaboration between right-wing parties with the radical-right PVV as the largest party. They want strict rules for people who want to apply for asylum.

Ursula von der Leyen in the European Parliament.

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Jul 1, 2024

This is the result of the European elections

After the European elections, the EPP is still the largest party, followed by S&D and Renew Europe. It is still unclear what future plans these parties will make. The asylum rules already adopted before the elections are likely to be implemented as usual.

David lived in the Netherlands for 20 years without a residence permit. But after years without a permanent place to live and little money, he decided to return to his native Ghana. The farm David dreamed of in the Netherlands now really exists. He works there together with his brother and grows yam and bambara beans.

Experience

Jun 17, 2024

"I was given space to properly prepare for my return"

David lived in the Netherlands for 20 years without a residence permit. But after years without a permanent place to live and little money, he decided to return to his native Ghana. "Without Akke's help, I would not have dared to take this step."