General information about the Netherlands
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Safety in the Netherlands
Are you in danger and need immediate help? Call the emergency number 112. Doyou not speak Dutch? Then you can also contact us via the 112NL app in your own language. Is there no immediate danger, but you do not feel safe? Then there are organisations that can help you.
This is how public transport works in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, you can get almost anywhere by public transport. With trains, buses, trams and metros. On this page you can read more about public transport in the Netherlands.
Paying for public transport
You always need to be able to show a valid ticket when traveling on public transport in the Netherlands. You can read more about it on this page.
Here is how to find reliable news in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands you can find reliable information because there is freedom of the press. And because the press is part of Dutch democracy. But there is also a lot of fake news. In this article you read about how reliable the Dutch press is. And how to find reliable news yourself.
Living in the Netherlands as an LGBTQIA+ individual
Since the 1990s, there has been a legal ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation in the Netherlands. However, discrimination and prejudice do still occur. On this page you will find information about living in the Netherlands as an LGBTQIA+ individual.
Activities for the LGBTQIA+ community
In the Netherlands there are several activities especially for LGBTQIA+ individuals. On this page you will read about 'Gay Pride', 'Roze Zaterdag' and other activities. You will also find organisations that focus on organising activities for LGBTQIA+ individuals with a refugee background.
Divorce in the Netherlands during the asylum procedure
Do you want to divorce your partner? It is possible to divorce during your asylum procedure in the Netherlands. Even if you are not married in the Netherlands or if you do not have Dutch citizenship. Divorce may, however, have consequences for your and your partner's asylum procedure.
Here is how to find free or affordable legal support in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, there are several ways to get free or low-cost legal help. For example, you may have questions about your asylum procedure or need help if you have problems at work or with your home. Read here where you can go for legal help.
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