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Retrospective Romanian Library Netherlands 2023
Dana MarinThe year 2023 was a year full of beautiful events at the Dutch Romanian Library! We remind you of some of them below. BiebROțeilor Workshop In January 2023 we resumed the weekly online meetings of the BiebROțeilor Workshop. The workshops...
A short guide to making friends as a student in the Netherlands
Dana MarinFriendship is a subjective term, whether you want to perceive your friends as those who trust you, who support you, who go out with you for a soda or wine, who...
Interview with Silvia Mihăilă, researcher and mother of a child with disabilities
Dana Marin1. First, tell us a little about yourself. Who is Silvia Mihaila? Hi, my name is Silvia Mihăilă, a passionate researcher and dedicated mother. In 2017 I started a new phase in my career, as...
Christmas fairs near Netherlands
Dana MarinThe smell of mulled wine, gingerbread in different shapes and colours, smiles, lights and music... With the low temperatures, the thought of Christmas flies over us. It's not hard, when all the shops have their windows full...
Elections to the Dutch Chamber of Deputies - what we need to know
romproElections for the Chamber of Deputies (Tweede Kamerverkiezing) are approaching!They will take place on 22 November 2023, and will replace those scheduled for spring 2025, having been brought forward following the fall of the...
Tips and tricks for new students in the Netherlands
romproComing to the Netherlands and don't know where to start? Are you a first-year university student or doing an exchange programme in the Netherlands? Read the article to the end and I guarantee you...
Netherlands vs Romania. Differences and expectations
romproThe new school year is approaching, a good time to reflect on the good and not so good things that have happened since August 2022. A year ago I was at my desk and...
Culture shock - what is it and what can we do to adapt more easily?
romproYou have arrived in the Netherlands, found accommodation and taken care of all the formalities necessary for this important step. Everything seems great, you feel like a new person, you're excited to discover your new city...
Forget airports! Alternative transport for trips outside the Netherlands
romproThe heat is on and all we can think about is holidays. If you're looking to travel but are not inspired about where to go, read this article to the end for tips...
Netherlands - First steps abroad and what I wish someone had told me a year ago
romproThe title probably sounds like a kind of farewell letter, or a regret that the time machine hasn't been invented yet. But it doesn't. As a student in my first year away from...
University in the Netherlands and the myth of Romanian students abroad
romproIf you are reading this article as a senior in high school, in the suspense of the Baccalaureate exam, with dozens of formula sheets and essays, or perhaps as a parent feeling helpless and uninformed...
10 things to do as a student in your first week in the Netherlands
romproNew country, new town, new house... basically, a new life. Moving to a foreign country on your own can be overwhelming, especially for a first-year student who is just getting to grips with life....
Must-have mobile apps in the Netherlands
romproEach country has its own specific use of technology. An example of a distinct system is the card system: you may have had to go to the supermarket before moving to the Netherlands...
Romanians in the Netherlands: Gabi Ungureanu, the only Romanian policeman in Amsterdam
romproFirst, tell us a little about yourself. Who is Gabi Ungureanu? Gabi: Gabi is one of the Romanians who dreamed of a world full of possibilities, free of the frustrations and problems they faced...
Provincial Elections in the Kingdom of the Netherlands
romproOn 15 March, provincial elections are held in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. On the same day, elections for the Water Council (Waterschappen) also take place. What are provincial elections? Provincial elections are held once every 4...
What changes will occur in childcare costs from 2025 onwards?
romproThe birth of a child is one of the most beautiful events in a family's life. We all know that bringing a child into the world involves some serious costs. The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands...
Conflict and job loss in the Netherlands
Oana PapinDealing with a problem or conflict at work is always difficult. Especially when you are in a new country and don't know what the correct procedures should be. In...
Buying a home in the Netherlands: dream come true or mission impossible?
Oana PapinLow interest rates on bank loans have made more and more people want to buy a home in recent years. Unfortunately, high demand and increasingly limited supply have meant that overbidding...
Free resources for learning Dutch
Oana PapinIf you get a Frenchman drunk and have him write a text in German and then read it in a British accent while gargling in the middle of a thunderstorm then the result might be...
Guide to antenatal care, childbirth, aftercare and parental leave in the Netherlands!
Oana PapinIf you want a baby or are already pregnant, this guide explains antenatal care, childbirth, aftercare and parental leave in the Netherlands. Are you thinking about getting pregnant or are you already expecting? The system...