Being away from home when a loved one needs you
When a loved one who lives back home has health issues, our life abroad can suddenly become very stressful – and bring on a host of…
When your relationship ends while being an expat.
Wherever you are in the world, break ups and divorces are difficult. Emotionally first, but also practically, even financially. But how is it when your relationship…
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.
Open Day Optimist International School
Optimist International school opens its doors on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 to all parents. This is your chance to visit the school and ask all your…
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…
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…
Mud Masters Obstacle Run
Beat the pyramid on APRIL 21 & 22, 2018 in Haarlemmermeer. Doing Mud Masters is one for the bucket list. A day full of mud, obstacles and…
Get properly rid of your Christmas tree in Haarlemmermeer
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer and Meerlanden organize the Christmas trees campaign. Children up to 15 years old can bring old Christmas trees at various locations in…