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.
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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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Refilling water bottle more dirty than licking toilet seat
While reusing water bottles is good for the environment, it may not be as good for us. Research has shown that recycled water bottles can contain more bacteria than a toilet seat.
Car vandalism in the Vijfhoek
Last Friday morning my car was damaged in de Vijfhoek. The perpetrator has fled. Local residents say that trucks very regularly do not easily make the bend in the Gedempte Raamgracht, damage a car and flee. The Municipality of Haarlem and the Kennermerland Police are aware of the situation but do nothing. The citizens pay […]
First official national heat wave of the year
The Netherlands officially has the first national heat wave of the year. Around 10 a.m. a temperature of 25 degrees was measured in De Bilt.
Greenjoy Boat Renting Summer 2020: Special € 20 Discount for expatsHaarlem readers
Wow, it’s amazing.. SUNNY WEATHER IN THE NETHERLANDS! Can you believe it? Why not making the most of it then? The weather forecast seems to be pretty awesome for the coming week! Let’s hope even weeks! Are you – like many others – eager to get some discount where/whenever possible? Then you’d better PAY ATTENTION […]
Terraces in Haarlem open on 1 June with ten golden terrace rules
The terraces may open again on 1 June. That is good news for the catering industry and the city. The municipality of Haarlem has drawn up ten golden terrace rules to enable the necessary expansion during the current restrictions. With the golden rules, entrepreneurs can start immediately. The rules apply from 1 June to 15 […]
Rijksmuseum opens on 1 June
The Rijksmuseum will re-open on 1 June. All visitors need to book a start time, including Friends of the Rijksmuseum or Museum Card holders. This way the visitor can enjoy the art again in a safe way.
Useful tools for video calls and online meetings
Your customers or colleagues are not together in the same location, but you still want to see each other in an online environment. The solution is to get your team together via video conferencing. There are now many tools to facilitate virtual meetings. Below is a list of nine useful tools. 1. Skype Skype is […]
Online Income Tax Return Seminars April 2020
Two free Online Income Tax Return Seminars will take place on Saturday 18 April. During the seminars, our business partner Vincent Van Wijgerden of GVN Adviseurs/Expat Taxes will present information about how to file your taxes in the Netherlands, for private individuals and small companies. Vincent will give you some legal tips and tricks and […]
The coronavirus and your company: government measures to help businesses
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 […]
Dutch crisis committee announces tougher coronavirus measures
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.
Netherlands closes schools, bars, cafes and restaurants in coronavirus fight
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 […]
Haarlem New Year’s Comedy
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 […]
Haarlem Xmas Comedy & Drinks
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. […]
Boom Marketing 2019
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 […]
Save the date: 20 November, Boom Marketing 2019
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 […]
Haarlem Comedy Café
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 & […]
Comedy on Top of Haarlem 4
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 […]
Open House Weekend Toneelschuur & Filmschuur
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.
Theater tip: LANGUAGE by Vanja Rukavina
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 […]
Haarlem Late Summer Comedy: Friday September 6th
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 […]
Taalthuis open day September
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!