Press conference: Light lockdown and 2G policy to comeMatt Seymour

Press conference: Light lockdown and 2G policy to come

The Netherlands will be going into a three-week light lockdown.…
Expat Cinema: Do Not Hesitate

Expat Cinema: Do Not Hesitate

On Sunday November 21st Toneelschuur and expatsHaarlem will present…
November 2021 Events in HaarlemMarc Kleen

November 2021 Events in Haarlem

''11 November is the nacht....''. Sint Maarten 2021 is happening.…
Sint Maarten will go on in Haarlem, but with coronavirus measures

Sint Maarten will go on in Haarlem, but with coronavirus measures

Singing with the kids door to door on Sint Maarten on Wednesday…
Expat Cinema November: Riders of Justice ROLF KONOW

Expat Cinema November: Riders of Justice

On Sunday, November 7th at 19 hours the Schuur and expatsHaarlem…
New coronavirus measures: face masks are back, more working at home again and coronapass entry in more locations

New coronavirus measures: face masks are back, more working at home again and coronapass entry in more locations

The government  has announced this second of November, 2021,…
As of 25 September, we no longer have to stay 1.5 metres from others. The coronavirus entry pass system is being introduced

Netherlands to reopen further with coronavirus entry pass

As of 25 September, we no longer have to stay 1.5 metres…
free COVID self-testsDimitri Karastelev

Ordering free COVID self-tests

The Dutch government has announced that between 10 August and…
Coronavirus vaccinations without appointmentUnsplash

Coronavirus vaccinations without appointment

Have you not been vaccinated against COVID-19 yet but do you…
No restrictions for on-site learning but other measures against COVID-19 extendedDaniel Schludi

No restrictions for on-site learning but other measures against COVID-19 extended

This week saw the 22 millionth dose of vaccine administered.…
Since June 5th the Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam presents an interactive TikTok-Museum.Solen Feyissa

First Tik-Tok-Museum in The Netherlands

Since June 5th the Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam presents…
Bavaria takes over Haarlem brewery UiltjeUiltje

Bavaria takes over Haarlem brewery Uiltje

Uiltje Brewing Company from Haarlem, the brewer of specialty…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Netherlands officially has the first national heat wave of the yearGerd Altmann via Pixabay

First official national heat wave of the year

The Netherlands officially has the first national heat wave of…
Greenjoy Boat Renting Summer 2020: Special € 20 Discount for expatsHaarlem readers

Greenjoy Boat Renting Summer 2020: Special € 20 Discount for expatsHaarlem readers

Wow, it’s amazing.. SUNNY WEATHER IN THE NETHERLANDS! Can you…
New wine bar Zuid Noord

A natural wine bar & bistro in the centre of Haarlem!

Our new favorite wine place Zuid Noord Natuurwijnbar & Bistro,…
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Things to do around Haarlem during July

As July rolls in, more restrictions are eased and more events…
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Get on Your Bike for Rondje Haarlem: The Most Stunning Cycle Route

Hey you! Are you, like me, feeling the wanderlust growing as…
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Bison in Haarlem’s backyard

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Did you know that there is a herd European bison roaming a stone’s…
Rijksmuseum open 1 June

Rijksmuseum opens on 1 June

The Rijksmuseum will re-open on 1 June. All visitors need to…
Corona business

The coronavirus and your company: government measures to help businesses

This information is provided by Netherlands Chamber of Commerce,…
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Around Haarlem during the coronavirus crisis

It is advisable to stay indoors at this time of social distancing.…
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Update on new Dutch measures as prime minister addresses the nation

The Dutch prime minister has given a historic live address to…