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Make sure you read up before you head out! From Wednesday (March 3) we’ll once again be allowed to visit our favourite non-essential shops. However, if you’re planning a huge shopping spree and some browsing...
Spring has come early this year! The weather has well and truly done a U-turn this week, with Amsterdammers leaving their homes and finding that the streets are no longer covered in ice. People have been making the most...
It’s unclear how the government will respond. According to today’s court ruling in the Hague, there is no proof that curfew is in the interests of the country, at this particular point in time. The judgeR...
And don’t expect warmer weather any time soon! This weekend is set to be icy-cold as Amsterdam sees three days of snow throughout Saturday and Sunday and Monday. Today the weather has been fairly pleasant, for a w...
Who doesn’t love IKEA? It’s true that non-essential shops are still closed, but many businesses are expecting them to re-open again soon. Once this happens it’s likely that no browsing will be allowed,...
You can collect, but you can’t browse! As primary schools re-open, non-essential shops will also be allowed to roll up their shutters on February 8. Although customers will not be allowed to browse in-store, they...
It’s a sad day for Artis. Lockdown after lockdown has left Artis Zoo with no option but to say goodbye to the beloved Artis lions. The zoo hasn’t been making enough money lately to keep the lions in Amsterda...
We have good news on the vaccine! The vaccine that is currently being used against covid-19 in the European Union is produced by Pfizer and BioNTech, and these companies have released a statement confirming the efficacy...
Make sure you know the facts before you step outside. After much debate in the House of Representatives, a curfew time has been agreed on and it comes into force tonight (Saturday). Between the hours of 9pm and 4.30am,...
We’re hoping for a repeat of last weekend’s snow. Last week’s snow covered the country, including Amsterdam, and the city looked so beautiful. Again, this weekend, we stand a chance of seeing it in Ams...