“Kennismigrant” scheme: Outdated, open to fraud, and luring non-specialists
The Dutch government's program for attracting highly-skilled migrants, known as the "Kennismigrant" scheme, is riddled with flaws, according to a ...
Tag: immigration
Groningen’s charm waning? International students question “Do I still belong here?”
Nestled amongst charming canals and boasting a vibrant student life, Groningen has long attracted international students seeking academic excellence and ...
It’s official: Nunë and Davit can stay in the Netherlands
The courts’ decision regarding the deportation of Nunë (9) and Davit (7) is final: the siblings and their parents will ...
Hundreds attend protest on Grote Markt to prevent deportation of Nunë and Davit, who have lived in Groningen their whole lives
The Dutch government is proposing deporting Nunë and Davit to Armenia- they speak no Armenian and all their connections are ...
British people now have until October to get their Brexit residence permit
The Dutch IND has extended the deadline for applying to stay in the Netherlands, now that Brexit has occured By ...
EU elections: learn more about the issues on Econ 050
European Union Parliamentary Elections are coming up this week, but you could be forgiven for not having noticed that just ...
Doris Day and Bruce Springsteen’s Groningen roots
What do American rock star Bruce Springsteen and the recently deceased American actress Doris Day have in common? Both celebrities ...
Econ 050: Immigration and jobs
Welcome to Econ 050: Economics and business that matters to the Netherlands and the world. In each episode, Northern Times ...
Expats At Ease: Creating a home away from home
Danuta Hoek is “your new best friend in town” if you are an international trying to relocate in the north. ...
New exemptions from Orientation on the Dutch Labour Market exam
The so-called Orientation on the Dutch Labour Market exam (ONA) has been a dreaded part of becoming either a permanent ...
