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The summer holidays are underway: schools are closed and it is time for some fun summer activities

The summer holidays are underway. That means children are off school. The streets are now quieter and there are lots of fun activities to get stuck into in the Netherlands. Below you will find the key things you need to know about the summer holidays.

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Jul 15, 2026

Do you have an asylum residence permit? If so, you will not be charged a penalty for your civic integration loan, nor will you be required to repay the loan

Do you have an asylum residence permit and are you covered by the 2013 Dutch Civic Integration Act? If so, you will no longer have to pay a fine if you have not completed your civic integration on time. Nor will you have to repay your civic integration loan. In this article, you can find out what this means for you.

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Jul 15, 2026

Free online Dutch language course on 10 August, organised by the University of Groningen

Would you like to learn Dutch, but have no previous experience of the language? The University of Groningen’s free online course ‘Introduction to Dutch’ starts on 10 August 2026. The course is taught in English and is designed specifically for beginners.

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Jul 13, 2026

Free festivals in the Netherlands in 2026

There are lots of festivals in the Netherlands that you can attend for free. You can enjoy music, food, activities and a great atmosphere. In this article, you will find out which festivals in the Netherlands are free. You will also find out where and when these festivals take place.

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Jul 11, 2026

Female genital cutting is a criminal offence in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, female genital cutting is prohibited. It is a criminal offence, even if the procedure is carried out abroad. With the school holidays about to begin, this is important to know. Read more about it in this article.

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Jul 7, 2026

New asylum policy for Afghanistan: what does that mean?

As of 5 June 2026, new asylum rules have been in effect for people from Afghanistan. Afghan women are now almost always granted residency status. The policy regarding the security situation has also changed. In this article, you can read about what this means for you.

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Jun 29, 2026

Frequently asked questions about the European Pact on Asylum and Migration and Dutch rules

There is a great deal of concern about the European Pact on Migration and the new Dutch rules on asylum and migration. In this article, you can read the key questions and answers.

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Jun 23, 2026

The European Pact on Migration comes into force on 12 June 2026: what does this mean?

The European Union has reached new agreements on asylum and migration. These will come into force on 12 June 2026. In the Netherlands, additional measures will be introduced, such as longer waiting times and stricter conditions for family reunification. Read here to find out what the European Pact on Migration means.

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Jun 12, 2026

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