Amsterdam’s Tuschinski most beautiful cinema in the world
Amsterdam’s Tuschinski Theatre has been named the most beautiful cinema in the world by Time Out magazine.
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Online retail turnover increased by over 92 percent
Online sales were 92.1 percent higher in January than in the same month a year earlier. Since the start of the publication of Internet sales by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) in January 2014, the growth has not been so strong. The cause can be guessed: the shops were closed. Web shops (internet sales as their main […]
Corona: rules for shops in the 1.5 metre society
From 3 March all non-essential shops may offer shopping by appointment. Shops for basic necessities such as among others supermarkets and other food stores, chemists and gas stations may stay open for business. Delivery and pick up of orders (click-and-collect) are also allowed for all shops since 10 February.
More breathing space in lockdown, but caution remains
The coronavirus measures are testing everyone’s resilience, both physically and mentally. The longer the crisis continues, the more difficult it becomes for everyone. Now that a year has passed, the pandemic’s social and economic effects are mounting dramatically.
Dutch turn to live-stream webcams during curfew
The national coronavirus curfew came into effect on January 23, and search engine Google immediately reported a significant increase in the number of ”webcam” searches.
Lockdown measures tightened including curfew
On the evening of Wednesday 20 January, prime minister Mark Rutte and minister Hugo de Jonge announced that lockdown measures have to be tightened in response to concerns about new variants of the coronavirus. The previous announcement on Tuesday 12 January (see here) stated that the measures announced in December would continue until 9 February, […]
Dutch lockdown continues until at least 9 February
On the evening of Tuesday 12 January, prime minister Mark Rutte and minister Hugo de Jonge announced that the measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus would be extended for a further 3 weeks. The previous announcement in December (see here) stated the lockdown needed to be introduced to minimise contact between people and […]
Compulsary negative coronavirus test for all travellers
A compulsory negative COVID-19 test result is now required for all airline passengers, including Dutch nationals.
Oliebollen, a Dutch New Year’s tradition
It is a Dutch tradition to eat ‘oliebollen’ on New Year’s Day. What’s that, what’s their origin, where to buy the best ones and how to bake them? Here we go…
YouTube gives visitors the option to see less alcohol and gambling ads
YouTube will give visitors to the video site the option to see fewer alcohol and gambling ads, the company announced on its blog. The option is expected to be available globally in Google Account Settings in early 2021.
Dutch Language exercise: Sinterklaas & Zwarte Piet
Dutch Language exercise: choose the correct answer for each of the gaps. Sinterklaas woont in Spanje en Zwarte Piet is zijn helper. De Sint is een oudeplanmanmaanbaanmet een lange witte baard. Hij heeft een mijter op zijn hoofd en hij draagt een rode mantel. Een keer pergevaarjaarpaardollarkomt Sinterklaas naar Nederland. Hij komt met een stoomboot. […]
Sinterklaas versus Santa Claus
They both work in the same sector, wear red, and have a big white beard. For Piet’s sake: what’s the difference?
Simpel voted Website of the Year 2020
On 26 November, 2020, Simpel was voted the ‘Website of the Year 2020’ by the Dutch public, making it the overall winner of the 20th edition of this exciting election.
From 1 December, face masks compulsory in all indoor public places in the Netherlands
To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, it is compulsory to wear a face mask in all public indoor spaces for everyone aged 13 and older from Tuesday 1 December. Anyone not wearing a mask can be fined €95.
Asian cars most reliable says Consumers’ Association report
The most reliable cars come from Asia. At least, this is the result from the annual research investigation of the Consumers’ Association (Consumentenbond). Mini is the only European car brand in the organisation’s ‘reliability top 10’.
Sint Maarten 2020 in Haarlem
Every year, children sing songs at the door during Sint Maarten on 11 November. This could increase the chance of coronavirus spreading, though the chances are reduced when everyone is careful and follows the guidelines. The celebration can continue within the current rules. Below you will find tips from the municipality of Haarlem on how […]
Dutch unemployment rate dips in September, but more jobs could go
Despite the economic impact of coronavirus, the official Dutch unemployment rate fell from 4.6% to 4.4% between August and September, national statistics office CBS published this October.
Cabinet tightens up measures to tackle coronavirus
On the evening of 3 November, prime minister Mark Rutte and minister Hugo de Jonge announced new measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. In addition to extending the current measures, part of the package of new measures is to close theatres, museums and cinemas for a period of 2 weeks.
Drivers: Uber lets algorithm decide whether employees are fired
With the taxi app Uber, automated systems would decide whether or not to detain drivers. Four former Uber drivers went to court in Amsterdam on 26 October. They say Uber is firing employees through automated systems, their lawyer Anton Ekkers reports on his website.
Major job losses imminent at Schiphol due to coronavirus crisis
Due to the coronavirus crisis, about half of the jobs at and around Schiphol are at risk of disappearing in the short term, the NOS national news website reports.
Time change in the Netherlands: winter time 2020
It is official: winter time 2020 has started! Overnight our clocks went back an hour as daylight saving time came to an end. This means that today it feels like we have an ‘extra hour’ and no doubt your system will need to adjust. It also means the start of longer evenings as the darkness […]
Fireworks exploded in Haarlem house
During the early hours of Wednesday 14 October, there was an incident at a house on the Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem caused by fireworks exploding after being thrown through the window. It is the third time in a few days that the house has been targeted. There was no one in the house at the […]
Rental apartment: Byzantiumstraat 17 in Haarlem
Luxurious and fully modernized “newly-built” apartments located within walking distance of the pleasant city center of Haarlem. Now for rent.
Green-roofed bus shelters in Haarlem
Two bus shelters at the Verwulft in Haarlem have gone ‘green’. Since 7 September, the bus shelters have been installed with eco-roofs and are topped with plants. Residents of the surrounding houses can now look out onto a mini garden. The plants on the roofs help to improve air quality and are good for biodiversity.
Local initiatives to combat food waste
Every year, we throw away 34 kilos of food per person. This shocking statistic raises the question: what can we do about this? Haarlem Food Future is committed to combating food waste, for example with the ‘Doggy Bag’ scheme and providing inspiration to create meals from ‘saved food’. Read on to discover more about local […]
Online Mysteryland Festival 4 million viewers
The online version of live music festival Mysterland attracted 4 million viewers from about 130 different countries, the organisers told Shownieuws. Mysteryland is the longest-running and largest dance festival in the Netherlands and is usually held every August in Haarlemmermeer.
Stad Amsterdam at the Maritime Museum
The clipper Stad Amsterdam will be moored at The National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam until the end of March 2021.
Body found in the Spaarne near Catharijnebrug in Haarlem
A body was found in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon in the Spaarne near the Catharijnebrug. It concerns a 35-year-old man from Haarlem.
HEMA leaves Kruisstraat for good and moves to former Hudson’s Bay in Verwulft
On 5 September, the HEMA store on the Kruisstraat will close its doors for good. The entire contents and all the staff will move from Kruisstraat to the former V&D and later Hudson’s Bay building on Verwulft. The new store opens on 14 September.
Heavily pregnant cow walks into a busy Brabant restaurant
Imagine this happens to you … you are having a nice dinner in a restaurant and suddenly a heavily pregnant cow walks in. This happened on Thursday evening in Brabant’s restaurant Herberg De Brabantse Kluis.