Yes, you can celebrate in many different ways!
Christmas is just around the corner, and even though 2020 holiday season might be very different for most of us, there is always a way to…
The largest Dutch ketamine catch ever, happened in Hoofddorp
[4 December 2020, HOOFDDORP] In a criminal investigation into a criminal organization during searches, the police found more than 350 kilos of ketamine with a street…
Strong increase in corona infections in Haarlemmermeer, other municipalities decrease
The corona infection numbers keep going up and down, without any clear explanation. Haarlemmermeer is the only regional municipality to note a significant increase in the…
From December 1, face masks compulsory in all indoor public places in the Netherlands
Face masks will be compulsory in all public buildings, shops, and stations from tomorrow as the coronavirus law comes into effect. Failure to comply could land…
Good news for the Haarlemmermeer: Extension of the North / South metro line!
Extending the North / South line from Schiphol to Hoofddorp is going to be a real boost for the Haarlemmermeer. It is expected that more companies…
Haarlemmermeer hotels and catering staff available for corona patients
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is in talks with several hoteliers and catering entrepreneurs about the reception of corona patients and the possibility to deploy catering staff…
How do our senses work during an international relocation?
Relocating is a sensory experience. Whether it is the chill you feel when disembarking from a plane into a completely different climate, or the shock of…
August day trips round & about the Haarlemmermeer
This summer is probably the weirdest, since many of us don’t know what to do and where to go in order to keep safe but also…
How a trip to Bali changed my smile
Bali, as most of you know, is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It is not only a touristic destination,…
New country – new language: How do you deal with the communication barrier?
Language and the spoken word is how we connect with others and how we make sure our needs are met. It is the main way humans…
Extreme drought in the Netherlands: It should actually rain every day for a month!
It is drier than ever in the Netherlands. Streams and ditches fall dry, the groundwater evaporates fast and the water quality decreases. And summer is yet…
Two people arrested in Hoofddorp residential area after wild chase: two police cars rammed
The police arrested two people last night after a car chase through various places in the province. After officers from Haarlem and Heemstede went after a…