This information is provided by Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, KVK | Government.nl | Netherlands Enterprise Agency, RVO. The coronavirus COVID-19, and the measures taken to restrict the spreading of the coronavirus in the Netherlands, have a huge impact on the Dutch economy, and will no doubt also affect your business and your employees. The measures […]
From the Van Gogh Museum to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, from Frans Hals and Teylers Museum in Haarlem and Kunstmuseum and Louwman Museum in the Hague: as a result of the stricter measures taken by the government on 23 March the major museums will remain closed in any case until 1 June 2020. The smaller […]
The government’s crisis committee met again on Monday afternoon and decided that extra measures are needed to halt the spread of coronavirus in the Netherlands. The Dutch government now bans gatherings until 1 June 2020, gives mayors more powers, and brings in the possibility of fines.
All schools and daycare centres in the Netherlands will be shut from Monday 16 March until at least Monday 6 April in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus. In addition, bars, cafes, restaurants, sex clubs, cannabis cafes, saunas and sports clubs will all close their doors at 6pm today (Sunday 13 March) for […]
For the whole of the Noord-Holland The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) issued code yellow for strong gusts of wind.
A record number of new businesses opened in the Netherlands last year. A total of 207 thousand companies started operating in 2019. That is 23 thousand more than opened in 2018, which was also a record year, according to figures Statistics Netherlands (CBS) published on February the 7th, 2020. This is the largest number of […]
The Carnival parade in Eindhoven has been cancelled this weekend due to forecasted high winds.
The first storm of the year will hit the Netherlands on Sunday, according to Weeronline. Winter storm Ciara will bring strong winds with gusts up to 140 kilometers per hour, rain and lightning with it, the weather service expects.
An 18-year-old from Haarlem was seriously injured last night after being mistreated in front of a bar along the Spaarne river in Haarlem. Four men got out of a car in front of the café around 3:50 am and immediately hit the victim. After this they got in the car again and drove towards the […]
The Dutch government has reached a deal to outlaw firecrackers and sky rockets. The prohibition will start before the upcoming New Year’s period. Many ornamental fireworks may still be allowed to be sold, like fountains and spinning ground bloom flowers. Youth-oriented fireworks like sparklers, crackling balls, bang snaps and birthday cake fountains will also continue […]
In a first for the Netherlands, the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam has acquired a fully worked out pastel by French impressionist Edgar Degas, which will be on show from next Wednesday.
Information Geluksroute (Happiness Route) is a relaxed way of sharing happiness, which makes for inspiring meetings and wonderful discoveries. The invitation is simple: What makes you happy and would you like to share this? Come and put your own route together and pick from happiness spots where people want to share their happiness with you. […]
Art event by Gluren bij de Buren on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
Start 2020 laughing at the HAARLEM NEW YEAR’S COMEDY on Saturday, January 11th. With GREG SHAPIRO, one of the best comedians in the Netherlands, The voice of Trump in the ‘Netherlands Second’ video with over 50 million views all over the world. Together with the Maestro of the Underground Ken Parsons and hilarious Hager and […]
Those crazy Dutch! Once you survived Sinterklaas, Christmas and dodged the fireworks during new years eve you think you can finally relax. Well, guess again. How the tradition started I don’t know but on the first of January masses of children, parents, elderly and mostly hangovered adults run in the the ice cold sea wearing […]
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…
Join the Haarlem Xmas Comedy, with a great international line up, in trendy and cozy Vooges Centraal, with excellent drinks and snacks, next to (almost in) Haarlem Central Station. Don’t miss it! Online tickets with discount (€ 10 p.p. instead of € 15 p.p. at the door). Program – 8:00- 8:30 PM: Doors open & Drinks. […]
Join the first International Marketing Conference & Comedy in Amsterdam! and explore what’s on in branding, marketing and technology. Boom Marketing is an interesting and fun 1 day marketing event with sessions about Branding, Neuromarketing, Data analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Growth Hacking, Voice, E-commerce and Digital Advertising. A unique conference, fully in English, with top speakers, exchange […]
Explore what’s on in branding, marketing and technology Boom Marketing is an interesting and fun 1 day marketing event with sessions about Branding, Neuromarketing, Data analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Growth Hacking, Voice, E-commerce and Digital Advertising. A unique conference, fully in English, with top speakers, exchange of information, best cases, networking, entertainment and fun in Boom Chicago’s […]
We organize interesting, cool and accessible events and meetups on branding, digital analytics, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, business development and much more in the marketing & business world. As the organizer is expatsHaarlem, most in English, so internationals can join as well! Hear guest speakers, get updated, share insights, and grow your network. Join the […]
Everything you want to know about the Dutch expat life, under one roof: on Sunday 6 October 2019, the 17th edition of Amsterdam’s renowned i am not a tourist Expat Fair is shaking up the stunning Beurs van Berlage in the heart of Amsterdam.
Beleef comedy op zijn best: met goede Nederlandstalige comedians, in oergezellig Café de Zwaan, met privébar, uitzicht op de singel, meer dan 40 biersoorten, heerlijke bitterballen en… in Haarlem! Voor maar € 10 p.p. Kom naar het Haarlem Comedy Café op zaterdag 28 September. Programma zaterdag 28 september – 19:30- 20:00 uur: Deuren open & […]
The Haarlem Comedy Factory and DeDakkas present their fourth Comedy on Top of Haarlem, with a new excellent line up with INTERNATIONAL COMEDIANS, A FANTASTIC VIEW ON HAARLEM and a PRIVATE TERRACE! Program – 8:00- 8:30 PM: Doors open & Drinks. – 8:30-10:00 PM: Haarlem Comedy Factory. Entrance with tickets. Online tickets with discount: € 10 p.p. instead […]
Have you always been curious about that very special building on the edge of Haarlem’s red light district? Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September sees the kick-off of the new cultural season, and to mark the occasion Toneelschuur will be holding an open house.
Let Language lead the way to a better world. Welkom bij een college over taal. Welcome to a lecture about language. Dobro došli na predavanje o jeziku. Добро дошли на предавање о језику. 言語に関する講義へようこそ。 언어 강의에 오신 것을 환영합니다. The human race’s best invention ever. An invention that invented itself. Language as bridge […]
Enjoy late summer with a laugh, a chat and a good time. With a fantastic international line up that comes to Haarlem for you, free parking, a private bar, a big terrace with view on the park and 10% discount on food (the best pancakes in town) for comedy attendees. Starring known names in the comedy world like […]
Are you interested in following a Dutch course? Do you want to learn Dutch in a structured but fun way? On September 4 Taalthuis organizes an open day so you can come and see why learning Dutch at Taalthuis is a good choice. ExpatsHaarlem readers get 5% discount!
The Haarlem Comedy Factory & City Beach Bar Oerkap present the HAARLEM SUMMER COMEDY! Join our OPEN AIR COMEDY with excellent INTERNATIONAL COMEDIANS and a FANTASTIC VIEW on the RIVER SPAARNE and the city of HAARLEM. Program – 7:30- 8:00 PM: Doors open & Drinks. – 8:00-9:30 PM: Haarlem Comedy Factory. Entrance with tickets. Online tickets with discount: € […]
A plague of poisonous caterpillars explodes throughout the country.
Summer has finally arrived to Haarlem! July in Haarlem is full of events for the whole family to enjoy, from the International Choral Biennale to a British Festival and a concert on the river and in the park, from our Monthly Drink and Dutch Language Café to a Kids Outdoor Workshop … there will be […]