Many Romanians living abroad want to contribute to positive change in their homeland. One such initiative is the #BikeathonAmsterdam, an event resulting from the collaboration between the Rompro Foundation and the Community Foundation Țara Făgărașului. Now in its second edition, on 14 June 2025, the event once again brought together the Romanian community in the Netherlands to...
We look back with gratitude on all the projects and initiatives through which we have been able to support the Romanian community in the Netherlands in 2024. Each activity brought an added value of connection, support and sharing of cultural values. We invite you to take a look together at the most memorable moments of this year. Romanian School Amsterdam With a lot of dedication and love for the children,...
We are pleased to announce that the Romanian School Amsterdam is organising a pilot maths workshop for children aged 8-12. Every Saturday, for 4 weekends, children will have the opportunity to take a foray into the world of mathematics in a fun and educational way. The coordinator of the workshops, Iulia Pintilie, graduated from the Faculty of Mathematics of Al. I. Cuza...
Who wants to cycle with us on June 1st? This year, Rompro brings Bikeathon to the Netherlands! We need your help, the Romanian community in the Netherlands, to make this event possible. What is Bikeathon in the Netherlands? Bikeathon is an initiative supported by ROMPRO and the Țara Fgărașului Community Foundation, aimed at bringing together the Romanian community...
1. First, tell us a little about yourself. Who is Simona Florina Popa? I was born in 1980 in a small town in Muntenia, my second child. My name should have been Florentina, but when filling in the certificate, the clerk didn't have enough room and so Florina remained. At 11 months old, the story goes, we travelled by train for more than...
Today, we invite you to travel back in time together to the year 2023 to look back and reflect on the work of the Romanian School Amsterdam. We were again present, Saturday after Saturday, at our beloved workshops, which we have been organising with great dedication and love for children for 7 years now. In the year 2023 we...
Do you have Romanian roots and would you like to introduce your children to Romanian? Would you like to help your children increase their vocabulary or maintain contact with Romanian? Would you like to discover new stories written by contemporary Romanian authors? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes" you will be happy to know that the Dutch Romanian Library joins...
1. 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 a postdoctoral researcher at Utrecht University, and in 2021, I became an assistant professor, focusing on in vitro models in pharmacology research. Together with my husband...
The 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 Netherlands has announced that from 1 January 2025 there will be changes to childcare costs. Under the legislation...
If 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 Dutch healthcare system is one of the best in Europe and is one of the safest places to give birth, despite a...
Choosing 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 the Netherlands. The school enrolment process differs depending on the age your child is when they arrive in the Netherlands, which is why we will present...
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