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...
Municipal Elections in the Netherlands
Oana PapinIn 2022, municipal elections in the Netherlands will take place on 16 March. If you're reading this article, there's a good chance you'll be a resident of the Netherlands without being a citizen, so...
Tikkie: a quick method for micropayments!
Oana PapinIf you live in the Netherlands you've probably already been put in a situation like this: "it's okay, I'll send you a Tikkie" - a phrase that most likely has you in a fog. If you've ever had anything happen to you...
Looking for discounts? The best guide to cheap shops in the Netherlands!
Oana PapinLooking for the equivalent of a dollar store, euro shop or pound shop in the Netherlands? Here's what we know about cheap shopping in the land of kortingen (discounts). The longer you live here and look around, the...
Income tax return 2020 / Aangifte inkomstenbelasting 2020
Oana PapinThis article provides information to help you fill in the aangifte inkomstenbelasting or Dutch income tax return. Who has to file an income tax return? Everyone who receives a letter of...
Education in the Netherlands. Choosing a school and enrolling in school
Oana PapinChoosing a school and enrolling in school In this article we will go into more detail and share the steps you need to take to find the right school for your child in...
Children's education in the Netherlands
Oana PapinWe all had a lot of questions about school when we arrived in the Netherlands with our child: where do I enrol him in school? at what age does the child start school? Dutch or international school? what documents...
ROMPRO Legal Café
Oana PapinWhen you move to another country, your priorities are often about your job and the roof over your head. Only once these are settled can you afford to take...
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