The results of the national elections in the Netherlands are known. The right-wing party PVV has become the largest party. It is followed by the parties GroenLinks, VVD and NSC. Read here about how the elections may affect you.

If you are covered by the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), you can stay in the European Union (EU) at least until 4 March 2025. This is what the EU member states have decided.

If you have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine, and have you received a letter from the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) that your temporary protection in the Netherlands is ending, you can still appeal against the termination of your temporary protection.

People without Dutch citizenship may also vote at the alternative polling station. They cannot officially vote in the national elections. Therefore, a number of organisations are organising alternative elections. Read here how to participate.

If you have a card from BNG Bank, as of 1 December 2023, these BNG Bank cards can no longer be used. You can find more information about this in this article.

If you are between the ages of 17 and 29 and would like to get to know Dutch people your age, sign up for Wake up Your Mind!. With a group you can organise a trip or visit a museum.

On 22 November 2023, the Netherlands will vote in the elections to the House of Representatives. These are important elections that determine which parties will govern the country. The elections also affect issues such as family reunification and asylum.

"No matter what our complaints are, we are always just prescribed paracetamol." This is the experience of the Ukrainian women at the reception centre in Beek, Limburg. Maria, Alina, Masha and Ivana say that they do not feel heard by the Dutch GP. What are the differences in healthcare compared to Ukraine and how can you deal with them?