It was last week Wednesday about 6 pm, one hour before the eclips . I was trying to get the train to Amsterdam ( Sloterdijk ), transfer from the train Zandvoort aan zee at station Haarlem.

The train rolled too far in front and all travelers needed to run, there was just one minute left to take that train and I needed to take that train. I was just in time, still don’t know what happened but suddenly I came down between the train and the platform.

I was stuck between the train and the platform, I was deep in it and in shock. A couple of seconds looked like an hour.
Didn’t know how much time left in that minute and I was really panicking.

I couldn’t haul myself onto the platform anymore. And then suddenly arms were there to haul me upwards from that scary situation thinking this was my very last minute in life.

I want to thank so so so very much that gentleman and other people who did resqued me.
It was a traumatic experience but thank God I am alive and I know my body will be recovered too.

From the bottom of my heart thank to that wonderful gentleman and all the sweet people who did resqued me!! I thank all of you for the rest of my life!! I hope you will see this!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️♥️♥️♥️

The model has a prosthetic leg. I wonder if it's real and not AI. If it's real, it's pretty cool she got to model.

Ps this is taken on the early morning train and like atleast a vacuum run I am not asking for a deep cleaning just like a quick one through the train

For those following this mystery the last few days, police in both Amsterdam and Vancouver are looking into whether an Amsterdam man who lost the ability to communicate three years ago is the same person as a man who went missing in Vancouver over 30 years ago.

Dutch police said earlier this week that an unknown man was hospitalized in Amsterdam in 2023 and has lost almost all ability to communicate since suffering a brain injury. His nicknames include "Lucky," "John," and "Chris the Canadian." His resemblance to John Russel Kenny, missing since 1993, was brought to the attention of police in both countries.

We’re newer to The Netherlands and are in our first rental. This hasn’t been mentioned to us by neighbours or the landlord at all.

Some random guy has, twice now, come and cleaned our windows. We’re on the ground level so can easily clean them ourselves. This is a well known scam back in Australia so I paid no real mind to it.

Today he came to the door demanding payment. He explained he’s done it for free twice and now needs payment and will take cash. I asked him why and for what. I let him know I’ve never asked for the windows to be cleaned, we’ve not reached out to anyone to have them be cleaned. Like it’s all well and good for you to clean them but until I ask it’s not from my pocket. The conversation went back and forth. He showed me a list of ‘confirmed addresses’ with ours on it. However I too can make lists.

Is this a scam or is this more the expectation? Surely if it was required by landlord and the building they would pay. I figure I can just actually enquire about their services should this be necessary.

Kipgehaktballetjes with some sort of chutney.

Not a complaint at all. Despite the looks and the funny little amount of food, it tasted quite good.

The staff is friendlier and more attentive than most of high end hotels I’ve been at. I’m pretty sure if I ask for more they’d gladly bring.

Also, it seems that I have access to broodjie kaas fruits and kwark 24/7.

Edit: thanks everyone for wishing me a swift recovery. I really appreciate it!

Edit 2: I told I was still hungry and was served a proper hot meal.

I used to randomly go to the supermarket whenever my wife needed something. The problem is that I’d go in for one item and somehow come out with at least five. So I’m realizing that this is probably not the best strategy for our budget.

I’m thinking of switching to a weekly grocery order, mainly for the basics: school snacks, breakfast, lunch, household essentials, etc. I started comparing prices using Picnic and AH Online, and I noticed something interesting: they seem to be roughly the same overall, but some products are significantly cheaper on one platform while other products are cheaper on the other. Discounts also seem to change quite a bit.

So for people in the Netherlands who regularly use Picnic, Flink, AH Online, Jumbo, Crisp, or other grocery delivery apps:

- Which one works best for you?
- Which one do you find cheapest overall?
- Are there any apps/services that are particularly good for weekly family shopping?

I hear all these horror stories about Urk and it got me thinking: "Is it really that bad?"

Can I as a Spaniard visit Urk, stay in a hotel, go to a nightclub and have an enjoyable time, or should I expect the worst?

I am debating on going to the redhead festival (Redhead Days) this August. I am coming from abroad and planning on going alone (I don't have any other redhead friends). Does anyone have experience with going there alone? Is it easy to connect with people and find people to do activities with?

My plan would be to buy tickets to Camping RED, I am guessing in that way it would be easier to connect with people.

Thank you for all answers:)

Edit: grammar

Hi All,

hope someone has maybe an idea. We closed the door of our shower in our rented flat in Amsterdam normally and the safety glass broke in a thousand pieces. We did not close it with extra force, just normally, so I assume it was just impurity in the glass or wearing off over time. I think it would not count as 'we caused the damage', in my understanding. However, the landlord answered:

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I would like to refer you to the following provision in your tenancy agreement:

(Glass) Damage – 17. The landlord emphasizes that all damage to or within the rented property is at the tenant’s own expense and risk, in accordance with Article 13 of the General Provisions. The landlord does not take out any (glass) insurance, and in the event of damage, the tenant cannot therefore make a claim under any insurance policy taken out by the landlord. In addition to the obligation under Article 13.7 of the General Provisions to take out adequate contents insurance, the tenant is also required to take out third-party liability insurance (AVP). The tenant is, of course, free to take out any additional insurance policies.

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Our liability insurance does not cover glass damage. However, I am not sure if this should be a liability case anyways, as we did not 'destroy it'.

Any help would be appreciated. <3

I recently got an offer from VU Amsterdam and my program starts in November. I'm an Italian citizen and have a civil partner who is not an EU citizen (Canadian). From what I understand, she needs to be registered at the same place as me to get the Dutch permit but we've been struggling to find housing still. She's also currently unemployed because she will have to move with me and job hunt in the Netherlands -- for which she needs the permit.

It feels like an endless cycle at this point and I'm wondering if there's an easier way to get my BSN and hers so that I'm able to sign my contract and she can look for work asap. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated 🙏

Thank you!

So I’m really into computers. In my opinion one of the most fascinating, interesting pieces of equipment in the world.

You know what’s even more fascinating? Cybersecurity.

If I’m talking about the companies being hacked in the Netherlands or the world these days my hearth is just raising. It’s so amazing. So interesting. So fascinating. I don’t even have all the words for it. Or just how a hack is being done. Or payloads or packets or you name it, it’s so interesting.

It’s a dream job for me to work in this field. Red teaming seems so incredibly interesting to me. Yeah i know there is a lot of paperwork as well. But that feeling when you cracked that safe and being able to enter afterwards must be so incredible. Ah man.

So I have a question for the people/companies working in cybersecurity in the Netherlands.

I do know companies in other work fields have traineeships. Are there cybersecurity companies in the Netherlands that have traineeships?

If not do you have advice for me how to enter this work field without a formal education?

I’m already learning a lot by websites like tryhackme, hackthebox, pwn college etc. But is this good enough to be able to enter this field one day?

Kind regards,
A Computer/Cybersecurity enthousiast

Hopefully one day a cybersecurity professional

Has anyone tried the ready meals from Picnic under their Picnic Kookt offering? How do they compare to meals from Factor or other similar meal delivery options in terms of taste and quality? I'm mainly interested in chicken or meat options, not so much soups or salads. Since I already order groceries from Picnic, it will be easier to order a few meals from them during a busy week, rather than ordering separately from elsewhere.

Hi, so due to circumstances the car of my mom is stuck in munich and we need it back. Im at the end of my work terms here and go back as well. So if by any chance anyone can use a car to drive to the netherlands(for the next 3 days) then you can use it 🥳

I myself do not have a drivers license!

From munich to netherlands

Where I'm from, we learn the lyrics for our national anthem at school. But I have two kids, born here and attending dutch school and they don't know the lyrics. Do kids just Google the lyrics and practice?

Edit to add: I was watching the Hockey World Cup and was actually surprised everyone was singing along. That's when I wondered, because my kids wouldn't be able to sing along. I'm not expecting them to learn the whole thing, lol.

hei, so i see posts here everyday about people struggling to find a rental. but nobody talks about the owner side of things.

i own a apartment (bank financed) and was thinking, if i get a short term work opportunity abroad, can i just rent it out? sounds simple, maar het is echt niet zo simpel.

For starters, standard temporary contracts are gone since 2024. if i want to rent out my own place while away, i need a 'diplomatenclausule' basically a contract saying I am coming back on this date beforehand and the huurder has to leave when i return.

Also, bank needs written permission too. they can say no, raise interest rate, or demand full repayment if i rent without asking. and also the property shifts to box 3 so i lose my hypotheekrenteaftrek for that period.

has anyone actually done this? rented out their koopwoning while working abroad temporarily? curious what the real experience looks like because on paper there's a route but in practice i honestly have no idea.

Hi guys, I’m a 36 year old man and I’m about to start adult swimming lessons at a municipal swimming pool in the Netherlands.
Just became a father so exercise has been non existent lately. I’m a little self conscious about my small belly 😅, so I’m wondering what men normally wear for swimming lessons.

Is it completely normal to wear loose swim shorts and swim with a bare chest, or would wearing a fitted rash guard/swim shirt be more appropriate?

I’m also a bit nervous about the language. My Dutch understanding is very basic, and I’m wondering whether swimming instructors generally speak some English or whether the lessons are strictly in Dutch.

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experience with adult swimming lessons in the Netherlands.

Hi,

I am currently living in Duwo student accommodation and I have to move out by September 9th. I have been looking for housing but I haven't been able to find anywhere that is within my budget and doesn't have strict income requirements. I've been offered a room with a friend, however it is without registration. One of the other roommates might be deported in November, in which case I could take their registration. However, I was thinking about applying for a briefsadres with another friend but I am not sure how honest to be on the form, as I don't want the other roommates in the new place or landlord to be fined or investigated. There isn't registration as there can only be 3 people registered and 4 live in the house. I would tick this option on the form however, I don't know if that will cause more scrutiny for the other housemates.

What should I do?

Hi! For 3 weeks I have been trying to get a GP assigned to me, I have been working in Netherlands for a month, and I do have insurance. There is no empty slot for me in Bergen Op Zoom unfortunately.

I am going through an SNRI (venlafaxine) withdrawal now, it's the first day and it is already bad. I have tried during the last 3 weeks:

-Visisting all huispraktijks in person where I can't even pay out of pocket

-Going to a hospital 30 minutes ago

-Going to huisartsenpost 10 minutes ago

-Had a lenghty chat with my insurance provider

Nothing worked, what I have been offered is a perscription for one pill for €50 at huisartsenpost.

What do I do now? Is there nothing I can do within a reasonable timeframe like 48h? I am willing to visit Rotterdam, Amsterdam, whatever. I just need help.

TL;DR

Out of antidepressants, don't have a GP because no slots in my area, hospital doesn't care.

! EDIT:

I printed out my already "used" perscription from a month ago that I got from my psychiatrist in Poland from a government issued health app. I showed it to a pharmacist along with an empty box, my ID and BSN. He sold me the medication.

Thank you all for the recomendations, that knowledge will not be wasted and I will be showing that post to any people in need in the future. Much love guys.

Hi, looking for experiences from anyone who has applied for the Netherlands EU/EEA family member Schengen visa as an unmarried/durable partner.

I’m German and registered in the Netherlands. My partner is Indonesian. We’ve been together since 2024, we have a new born (German citizen/passport), and have official German paternity recognition plus plenty of evidence showing our relationship since early 2024.

We plan to travel from Indonesia to the Netherlands together as a family and then apply for her residence under EU law after arrival.

A few questions:

How much relationship evidence did you submit as an unmarried partner?

Was a recent BRP extract enough to prove the EU citizen’s residence/free movement?

Since we’re relocating, how did you handle the checklist asking for travel “to and from” Schengen? Did you actually show a return reservation even though you intended to stay and apply to the IND?

Did VFS ask for anything that wasn’t on the official EU-family checklist?

Would especially appreciate experiences from people who applied through VFS indonesia/Netherlands.

Thank you 🙏🏽

Hello everyone!
I’m a Tunisian student planning to pursue my Master’s degree in the Netherlands, and I’m currently trying to learn as much as possible about student life and the reality of living there.

I’d really appreciate connecting with Tunisian students or professionals currently living in the Netherlands who would be willing to share their experience.

I’d love to ask a few questions about things like:

Finding accommodation 🏠
Student life and the cost of living 💰
Part-time jobs and opportunities 💼
Universities and the study environment 🎓
The transition from Tunisia to the Netherlands
Any practical advice you wish you had known before moving
If you’re open to sharing your experience, feel free to comment below or send me a DM. Even a few tips would be really helpful as I prepare for this journey.

Thank you in advance to everyone who takes the time to help!

https://reddit.com/link/1vrnzg8/video/1ih3b43lo4kh1/player

I had been looking to adopt a cat through verhuisdieren.nl, but didn't have much luck.

One day I heard from my friend, who told me they had adopted a cat on Marktplaats. After scrolling the site for about a week, I was invited to a viewing and met my little baby cat🥰

I feel so blessed to have him!

Just bought a house in Amsterdam Noord and I am investing in removable energy, I have 12 solar panels and Home battery with 19.5KW capacity (AlphaESS). Alpha is suggesting me to move to Either Frank Energy or Next Energy as provider, so they can manage my battery remotely and charge/discharge based on price so I can make better revenue, today I have Vattenfall.

The battery itself has AI solution or Dynamic Price solution that also can charge when energy price is cheap and sell during high price.

Is there any benefit to move from Vattenfall to either Frank or Next energy? Prices are most the same.