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…
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…
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…
Bee hotels hidden behind Kenaupark pedestrian signs
Recently, the Municipality of Haarlem has placed some special road signs in the Kenaupark. On the back of the signs, 3D printed bird houses and bee…
A visit to the The Rijksmuseum
In line with national policy concerning the coronavirus, the Rijksmuseum will be closed to the public until and including the 6th April 2020.
International Community Events March 2020
“Maart roert zijn staart”, we say in the Netherlands, so we’ll have many indoor events as our popular Monthly Drink, Dutch Language Café and even 2…
Amstelveen is still popular with international companies
Five international companies settled in Amstelveen last year. As a result, 53 new jobs were created. Two foreign companies that are already here, have increased the…
Shelf filler finds dangerous spider in a box of bananas from Costa Rica
A Lidl shelf filler has made a special discovery. While unpacking a box of bananas, he came face to face with a poisonous “huntsman spider“. The…
Shop in the city centre of Hoofddorp target of a burglary
The shop “Foot Locker” in the city centre of Hoofddorp was in the night from Thursday to Friday target of a burglary. The offenders are on…
New foot bridge for Hoofddorp Tudorpark
The fast-growing new development district Hoofddorp Turdorpark has a pedestrian and bicycle bridge. This connects the western side of the neighborhood with the cycle path of…
Bystanders chase and catch street robber in Hoofddorp
Bystanders in Hoofddorp chased and caught a man who had robbed a woman of her wallet. The street robbery happened on February the 14th afternoon on…
Flowers for families who are struggling financially
Part of the flowers that remain after the auction at FloraHolland now goes to families who can use a little extra. These are flowers that would…