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What’s that noise coming from the painting?

Imagine you are lying on the couch, thinking about the beauty…
summer holiday parks

Best holiday parks in the Netherlands for an unforgettable summer

Summer holidays are around the corner! If you are already thinking…
Bavaria takes over Haarlem brewery UiltjeUiltje

Bavaria takes over Haarlem brewery Uiltje

Uiltje Brewing Company from Haarlem, the brewer of specialty…
Buying a property in today’s housing marketTierra Mallorca

Buying a property in today’s housing market

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If you are, or have recently talked to anyone who is, a prospective…
This course is meant for children in the age between 8 and 12 to expand their knowledge of Dutch. Both online and face-to-face in Haarlem, starting May 10th.

Dutch for Children

This Monday afternoon course is meant for children in the age…
Online retail turnover increased by over 92 percentrupixen.com

Online retail turnover increased by over 92 percent

Online sales were 92.1 percent higher in January than in the…
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/winkels-en-contactberoepen/winkelen-en-boodschappen-doenArturo Rey

Corona: rules for shops in the 1.5 metre society

From 3 March all non-essential shops may offer shopping by appointment.…
More breathing space in lockdown, but caution remainsMartin Sanchez

More breathing space in lockdown, but caution remains

The coronavirus measures are testing everyone’s resilience,…
Dutch turn to live-stream webcams during curfewGemeente Haarlem

Dutch turn to live-stream webcams during curfew

The national coronavirus curfew came into effect on January 23,…
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Back to school: Camille and her Dutch learning journey

As an expat moving to a new country, learning the local language…
Lockdown measures tightened including curfewAnne Nygard

Lockdown measures tightened including curfew

On the evening of  Wednesday 20 January, prime minister Mark…
Netherlands to remain in lockdown until at least 9 February inclusiveMartin Sanchez on Unsplash

Dutch lockdown continues until at least 9 February

On the evening of Tuesday 12 January, prime minister Mark…
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Freebies for newborns in the Netherlands

When your new baby is delivered, this will undoubtedly be the…
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Festive food deliveries in Haarlem: order a tasty New Year treat!

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The period between Christmas and New Year can be a hazy, lazy…
upside-down reflection

Can we really compare our cultures?

Across the globe, ways of life differ immeasurably – yet people…
From December 1, face masks compulsory in all indoor public places in the NetherlandsUnsplash

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…
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House hunting tips: buying a home in Haarlem

Buying a home in Haarlem can be exciting but also incredibly…
Dutch unemployment rate slightly decreased in September, but more jobs will goOlia Danilevich

Dutch unemployment rate dips in September, but more jobs could go

Despite the economic impact of coronavirus, the official Dutch…
Cabinet tightens up measuresMarkus Winkler

Cabinet tightens up measures to tackle coronavirus

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On the evening of 3 November, prime minister Mark Rutte…
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Kids who give a helping hand to be honoured: call for nominations!

Haarlem’s very own children’s mayor, Quinten de Lange, is…
Major job losses are imminent at and around Schiphol due to coronaBen Koorengevel on Unsplash

Major job losses imminent at Schiphol due to coronavirus crisis

Due to the coronavirus crisis, about half of the jobs at and…
Fireworks bomb thrown in Haarlem house again, resident not presentfsHH via Pixabay

Fireworks exploded in Haarlem house

During the early hours of Wednesday 14 October, there was an…
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The Netherlands ranked best place to grow up by UNICEF report

According to a recent UNICEF report, Dutch kids come out top…
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Dutch coffee quirks

Yes, it is official: the Dutch drink an awful lot of coffee.…
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Dutch win for the 2020 International Booker Prize

The Discomfort of Evening, by author Marieke Lucas Rijneveld…
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Funny language flops of an expat

The best way to master a foreign language is to jump in and start…
Refilling water bottle more dirty than licking toilet seatPhoto by Kate Joie on Unsplash

Refilling water bottle more dirty than licking toilet seat

While reusing water bottles is good for the environment, it may…
There is recurrent car vandalism in the Vijfhoek in Haarlem. Local Municipality and Police are aware of the situation but do nothing. The citizens pay the fee of this uncontrolled vandalism.

Car vandalism in the Vijfhoek

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Last Friday morning my car was damaged in de Vijfhoek. The perpetrator…