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…
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…
Some new corona infections in Haarlemmermeer
The number of corona infections in Haarlemmermeer has increased from 259 to 263 (last update 18-05-2020). Furthermore, little has changed in the figures. Since the outbreak…
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…
The Dutch and their bicycles
The bicycle is one of the first things that is always linked with the Dutch culture. In a certain way it is funny because the Netherlands…
Men in police uniforms committed house robbery in Hoofddorp
Three men in ‘police uniform-like clothing’ committed a house robbery this morning at approximately 7.15 am on Jelle Zijlstrastraat in Hoofddorp.
The consequences of the corona measures for Haarlem and the surrounding area
The government’s measures to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus will also have major consequences for public life in Haarlem and its surroundings in the…
New corona-measures announced: ALL events with more than 100 people cancelled, but schools stay open
A press conference about the outbreak of COVID-19 was held in the Netherlands today with Prime Minister Rutte, Minister Bruins of the ministry of health and…