

Evening closures and stricter anticorona measures during the day
The Netherlands will shut down from 5pm to 5am, apart from…

Coronavirus press conference this Friday, as hospital problems grow
Demissionary prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo…

In which countries do people exercise most around the world and what stops them doing more?
A new global Ipsos study conducted with the World Economic Forum…

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
On Sunday November 21st Toneelschuur and expatsHaarlem will present…

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
Singing with the kids door to door on Sint Maarten on Wednesday…

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,…

Netherlands to reopen further with coronavirus entry pass
As of 25 September, we no longer have to stay 1.5 metres…

Back to school!
If you’re a parent, you’ll be more than aware that children…

Ordering free COVID self-tests
The Dutch government has announced that between 10 August and…

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 extended
This week saw the 22 millionth dose of vaccine administered.…

Checklist entering or returning to the Netherlands from abroad - August 2021
Good preparation is important for your return trip to the Netherlands.…


First Tik-Tok-Museum in The Netherlands
Since June 5th the Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam presents…

What's that noise coming from the painting?
Imagine you are lying on the couch, thinking about the beauty…

Best holiday parks in the Netherlands for an unforgettable summer
Summer holidays are around the corner! If you are already thinking…

Buying a property in today’s housing market
If you are, or have recently talked to anyone who is, a prospective…

Dutch for Children
This Monday afternoon course is meant for children in the age…

So, any plans for this another-social-distancing weekend?
Although it's been a year that we’re practising social distancing,…

Unruly kids: is it time to embrace the ‘time out’?
Time out is often used to calm children down. It is a controversial…

Freebies for newborns in the Netherlands
When your new baby is delivered, this will undoubtedly be the…

Festive Traditions: Ukraine vs the Netherlands
Many expats celebrating the festive season in the Netherlands…

Choosing a primary school in Haarlem
The process of picking the perfect primary school starts a long…

Dutch coronavirus response: survey for internationals
A new survey aimed at internationals living in the Netherlands…

Experiencing gratitude even in tough times
It is mid-November and Thanksgiving is just around the corner.…

Kids who give a helping hand to be honoured: call for nominations!
Haarlem’s very own children’s mayor, Quinten de Lange, is…

The Netherlands ranked best place to grow up by UNICEF report
According to a recent UNICEF report, Dutch kids come out top…