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September 2023
	Results of residents’ satisfaction survey This spring, you were able to contribute to a survey that was conducted among all COA res	view
	Nieuws van de Week: 7 september Het NOS Nieuws van de Week is een wekelijks digitaal journaal van tien minuten.	view
	Brief IND met uitnodiging voor Syriërs en Jemenieten Kom je uit Syrië of Jemen en heb je voor 1 mei 2023 asiel aangevraagd?	view
	Important: mail on MyCOA changes. Notify the COA of your... A new version of MyCOA will be released in the summer.	view

July 2023
	Online course organisation Foward Inc Are you a newcomer and interested in starting your entrepreneurial journey?	view

June 2023
	When am I eligible for a citizen service number (BSN)? Many asylum seekers cannot currently apply for a BSN.	view
	Swimming? Be aware of the dangers! In warm weather it is nice to cool off in the water.	view
	Warm weather and heat It is very hot again.	view
	Why do I have to wait for a home? Many permit holders in COA shelters have been waiting for a home for a long time.	view

May 2023
	No transfers to other locations Due to the crowds in the asylum seeker centre, transfers to another location are not possible.	view
	Check in with your bank card on public transport Do you have your own bank account with ING or another bank account with which you can make touch-	view
	Attention: scammers active! Recently, several residents have become victims of scams.	view
	Beware! Oak processionary caterpillars The Oak processionary caterpillar (processierups) is in the Netherlands.	view

April 2023
	End of the priority regime for visa applications Turkey and... As of May 1, 2023, the priority regime for visa applications for victims of the earthquakes in Tu	view
	Free video calls with GZA-Praktijklijn from your own room! Do you have a medical question and want to show your complaint? Then call Praktijklijn!	view

March 2023
	IND sometimes more lenient with return visa because of... As of May 1, 2023, the priority regime for visa applications for victims of the earth	view

February 2023
	Measure suitable home for family reunification no longer in... In October 2022, the Dutch government decided that family can only come to the Netherlands for f	view
	Important websites and telephone numbers for earthquakes in... You can find more information about the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey on the following websites	view
	Earthquake in Syria and Turkey Our thoughts go out to all the casualties and those affected by the violent earthquake in Syria a	view

December 2022
	IND sends letter about extension of period to decide on... IND sends letter about extension of period to decide on asylum application	view

October 2022
	Bike safely: think of bicycle lighting When it is dark, it is important that you are clearly visible.	view

September 2022
	Do not pick mushrooms. They can be poisonous. Mushrooms grow in the Netherlands in the autumn. Some mushrooms can be poisonous.	view

August 2022
	Cycling with a child on your bicycle To carry a child on your bicycle, you must use a special child seat.	view

July 2022
	Be alert to the symptoms of the monkeypox virus In the Netherlands, monkeypox (‘apenpokken’, ’monkeypox’) is found in more and more people.	view

June 2022
	Important warning. Beware of phishing! Fake emails or text messages always seem real.	view

April 2022
	Already living in the municipality? For the residents with a residence permit who would like to live with friends, relatives or a hos	view

March 2022
	Higher personal contribution for logeerregeling participants If you take part in the logeerregeling (host arrangement) and if you are in work or if you receiv	view

November 2021
	Beware of spoofing! The IND warns clients for ‘spoofing’: (attempted) telephone fraud.	view

October 2021
	Important! Do you have your own money (assets) or do you receive regular income?	view
	BEWARE! Never allow others to use your bank account Lending out your bank card or PIN code, for example, can cause you many problems.	view

August 2021
	The Donor Act in the Netherlands In the Netherlands everyone 18 years of age and older appears in the Donor Register.	view
	Fire? That’s what you should do! It is important that the reception location is fire safe. For everyone!	view

July 2021
	Watch out for tick bites! Ticks are found everywhere where there is a lot of vegetation.	view

September 2020
	Translate a news item Translate this any language	view

May 2020
	Facemasks mandatory Facemasks mandatory in bus, train, tram and metro	view
	engelse test this is english	view

April 2020
	Rijnstraat limited open Rijnstraat is only open to colleagues to a limited extent	view

June 2019
	1 july: 25the anniversary COA 1994 - 2019 This week COA celebrates its 25the anniversary!	view
	Weekly payment on June 6 Due to Pentecost (Pinksteren), the weekly payment from Monday June 10 has been b	view

December 2018
	Cycle safely: don’t forget about your lights! When it is dark, it is important that you are clearly visible.	view