Henry Ojiambo (34) was a human rights lawyer in Uganda. He now lives in an asylum in Schijndel and has been working in Toppy’s warehouse in Veghel for nearly a 12 months. He is among the 15 asylum seekers who work on the Veghel firm. They’re very pleased with the asylum seekers who’re in determined … Read more
Miss Norway does the make-up of a young resident of the azc in Budel (Photo: Alice van der Plas)Miss Singapore looks at a dress with a young resident of the azc (Photo: Alice van der Plas)Miss Belgium looking for a nice outfit (Photo: Alice van der Plas)Next 1/3 Miss Norway does the make-up of a … Read more
The operators of the Jumbo supermarket in Maarheeze are quitting because they are tired of the nuisance caused by asylum seekers. And the NS drivers would rather skip the Maarheeze station because of the nuisance. “The atmosphere in Maarheeze is grim, very grim,” says Ed Kalders, spokesman for the entrepreneurs in the village. “I think … Read more
The majority of the inhabitants of the municipality of Cranendonck do not want new reception facilities for asylum seekers. This is according to a survey commissioned by the municipality. The reason for the opinion poll is the presence of the azc in Budel. No fewer than 70 percent of residents say they have experienced nuisance … Read more
For the time being, no buses will stop at the AZC in Budel due to nuisance from asylum seekers. Bus operator Hermes has temporarily canceled the stops near the asylum seekers’ centre. “We have taken this decision because of the safety of our drivers and passengers,” said spokesman Fred Tilburgs. The strict measure has been … Read more
The reception of asylum seekers caused resistance in many Brabant municipalities. Municipalities pointed at each other, wanted to exclude the COA or set a strict condition to exclude single, male asylum seekers. This is evident from documents that are in the hands of Omroep Brabant after an appeal to the Public Government Act (woo). Omroep … Read more
Alderman Pauline Joost of the municipality of Moerdijk was threatened last summer because of the arrival of a reception center for asylum seekers in Zevenbergen. This is evident from a chat conversation between the college, which is in the hands of Omroep Brabant after an appeal to the Public Government Act (woo). It has been … Read more
It’s a Christmas of mixed feelings for 17-year-old Stan Chekh. He fled Ukraine with his girlfriend Sofia and now feels safe in Mierlo, but his parents and brother are still in Kharkov. “It’s hard to see bombs fall every day and all I can do is watch and hope it works.” Written by Rochelle Moes … Read more
Eindhoven wants to receive 400 asylum seekers and status holders as quickly as possible. The Municipality announced it on Monday evening. The location of the shelter is not yet known. Due to the decision, the temporary accommodation in Kanaaldijk-Zuid will remain open for longer until a permanent location is found. The municipality of Eindhoven awaits … Read more
When asylum seekers can finally leave the AZC and are given a home, they are often overjoyed. But then they face the next challenge: how are you going to furnish that house if you have nothing and don’t know many people in the area? For this there is the so-called furniture budget for status holders, … Read more