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February 2023
	Meldplicht: Obligation to report and public transport strike As long as the strikes in public transport (public transport) continue, you can report as always	view
	Meldplicht en staking OV Zolang de stakingen in het openbaar vervoer (ov) aanhouden kunt u zich als altijd fysiek, maar ev	view
	Adjustment rules for family reunification from 11 January... In October 2022, the Dutch government decided that your family may only come to the Netherlands f	view
	Nieuws van de Week: 1 februari Het NOS Nieuws van de Week is een wekelijks digitaal journaal van tien minuten.	view

December 2022
	Nederlands leren beginners Nederlands leren voor beginners. Klik op de link	view
	IND sends letter about extension of period to decide on... IND sends letter about extension of period to decide on asylum application	view

November 2022
	Information about corona vaccinations Why a vaccination?	view

October 2022
	Bike safely: think of bicycle lighting When it is dark, it is important that you are clearly visible.	view
	Coronavirus self-tests are available at the reception desk If the result of the self-test is positive, then you probably have Coronavirus.	view
	New family reunification rules At the moment, there is a lot of pressure on asylum seekers centres.	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
	Why can’t I apply for a citizen service number (BSN)?	view

August 2022
	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
	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

May 2022
	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

April 2022
	Beware! Oak processionary caterpillars The Oak processionary caterpillar (processierups) is in the Netherlands.	view
	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

January 2022
	New rules for smoking outside The government has decided that smoking areas at the workplace are no longer allowed as of 1 Janu	view

December 2021
	Request information QR code for residents with corona... GZA cannot issue vaccination certificates for residents from countries outside the European Union	view

November 2021
	Beware of spoofing! The IND warns clients for ‘spoofing’: (attempted) telephone fraud.	view
	Asylum seekers' centres are almost full As you probably know, the asylum seekers' centres in the Netherlands are completely full.	view

October 2021
	Important! Do you have your own money (assets) or do you receive regular income?	view
	Situation in Afghanistan Situation in Afghanistan	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

September 2021
	Proof of vaccination COVID-19 Suppose you have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.	view
	Corona en reizen naar het buitenland Check the travel advice to see what kind of COVID Certificate you need when you go abroad.	view
	Digital Info Desk Dear inhabitants,	view

August 2021
	Politie zoekt oorlogsmisdadigers	view
	The Donor Act in the Netherlands In the Netherlands everyone 18 years of age and older appears in the Donor Register.	view
	Academic program for refugees at University Leiden	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

March 2021
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September 2020
	Translate a news item Translate this any language	view

June 2020
	No smoking in the rooms you are not allowed to smoke	view

May 2020
	Facemasks mandatory Facemasks mandatory in bus, train, tram and metro	view
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April 2020
	Rijnstraat limited open Rijnstraat is only open to colleagues to a limited extent	view

February 2020
	Request for transfer is temporarily not possible The reception locations of the COA are quite full at the moment.	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