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Living in the Netherlands - Shopping

Contents:
Introduction

Moving to Holland
Registration Procedures
The Residence Permit
Moving Goods
Moving Plants & Animals
Moving Financial Assets
Moving Cars
The Driving Licence
Finding Accommodation
Finding a School

Living in Holland
The System
Taxes & Charges
Shopping
Accommodation
Cultural & Social Life
Educational System
Private Life
Transport
The Health System

Social Security
Coordinating Arrangements
E forms: General Overview
General Organisation
Sickness Insurance
Maternity Insurance
Invalidity Insurance
Old Age Insurance
Life Insurance
Unemployment Benefits
Minimum Income Guarantee

Working in Holland
Recruitment
Applications
Recognition of Qualifications
Conclusion of Contracts
Amendments of Contracts
Remuneration
Working Time
Vocational Training
Annual Leave
Leave: Sickness, Maternity
End of Employment
Employment of Women
Special Categories
Occupational Risks
Sexual Harassment
Representation of Workers
Work Disputes
Shopping

Shops are open from Tuesdays to Fridays from 09:00 or 10:00 to 18:00. Most shops close on Mondays or Monday mornings.

Most shops open on Saturdays until 17:00. However, many shops in cities and medium-sized towns (such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague) do not close until 18:00. on Saturdays.

The shops remain open until 21:00 one day a week. In most villages, this is on Fridays, while in most towns and cities, it is on Thursdays, with the exception of The Hague.

In the main town centres, many shops also open on Sundays.

Large supermarkets are open until 20:00 or 22:00, mainly depending on their location.

Source: European Union
© European Communities, 1995-2006
Reproduction is authorised.

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