Haarlem News in English
Haarlem news in English — local headlines from Haarlem and the wider Kennemerland region (Heemstede, Velsen, Beverwijk, Zandvoort, IJmuiden), translated daily for expats and English-speaking residents.
Have you seen Bobbie, Lilly or Wall-E? These three pets are missing in Haarlem
Three pets, including two cats named Lilly and Wall-E and another named Bobbie, have been reported missing in various locations across Haarlem. Local authorities and the organization Amivedi are seeking public assistance in locating the animals, noting that they are all microchipped or have specific medical needs.
Large-scale security exercise at Schiphol on November 19, possible sirens and flashing lights
Schiphol Airport will hold a large-scale safety exercise on November 19 involving various emergency services to practice responding to potential aircraft-related incidents. The training aims to improv...
Joris and his father take over chip shop: “We cut the potatoes ourselves and you can taste it”
Joris and his father Rob have taken over the Haarlem-based Friethuis La Petite, focusing on high-quality, homemade products like hand-cut fries and signature satay sauce. After years of hospitality tr...
Festive outing: these Christmas markets are within a 90-minute drive of Haarlem
Residents in Haarlem have several options for visiting Christmas markets located within a 90-minute drive of the city. These seasonal events, taking place throughout November and December, include mar...
It's free! Section of Haarlem's Waarderbrug towed away with some delay
The Waarderbrug in Haarlem was successfully lifted from its position today using a heavy-duty floating crane after unexpected weight issues delayed the operation by one day. The bridge is undergoing s...
Free greenery! Haarlem residents can soon pick up trees for nothing
The organization Meer Bomen Nu is offering residents of Haarlem the chance to collect free tree seedlings to plant in their own gardens. Interested individuals must register online to pick up the sapl...
Suspect confesses to attempted murder of Iranian journalist in Haarlem
Mehrez A. has admitted to arriving in the Netherlands to perform a contract killing targeting Iranian activist Siamak Tadayon Tahmasbi in Haarlem. The plot, allegedly directed by the Iranian regime, w...
Museum van de Geest saved again by the municipality of Haarlem
The Haarlem city council has granted the struggling Museum van de Geest an additional 140,000 euros in annual subsidies for 2027 and 2028. This financial support, intended to prevent bankruptcy, comes...
Tip: Your old Christmas decorations get you a discount at IKEA this weekend only
Ikea Haarlem is offering a 25 percent discount on Christmas collections this weekend for Ikea Family members who recycle their old, functional holiday decorations. The initiative, run in partnership w...
Experience the most exciting adventures from your cinema seat during this Film Tour
The European Outdoor Film Tour is celebrating its 25th anniversary by screening documentaries about extreme sports, global expeditions, and human perseverance. The event is currently hosted at the Kin...
Bevrijdingspop 2027 confirmed to go ahead thanks to extra provincial and municipal funding
Bevrijdingspop Haarlem is set to return in 2027 after receiving additional financial aid from both the municipality and the province. The event will take place in a reduced format to cut costs, ensuri...
Ron Blaauw closes Michelin-starred restaurant in Amsterdam-Zuid: 'Times have changed'
Chef Ron Blaauw is closing his Michelin-starred Ron Gastrobar in Amsterdam-Zuid after fourteen years to pursue a new, more flexible dining concept. The restaurant will cease operations in February, wi...
Suspects difficult to identify after robbery: Haarlem tests new method
Police in Haarlem are testing a new reference card to help robbery victims provide more accurate descriptions of suspects. The initiative aims to improve witness observation skills and document unique...
More adults in Haarlem are not filling out their organ donor forms
The number of adults in Haarlem who have not completed their donor registration has risen to 33,700, exceeding the national average. While these individuals are automatically listed as having no objec...
Police car ends up in ditch during pursuit in Haarlem
A police car landed in a ditch in Haarlem this afternoon following a high-speed pursuit that began when a driver ignored a stop signal. The officers involved in the crash were unharmed, and the suspec...
Festive opening of Vleeshal
The Vleeshal at Grote Markt is hosting a festive official opening on Sunday, November 15, featuring collaborative events with the Museum van de Geest and the Archeologisch Museum Haarlem. Visitors are...
What does natural gas-free mean for my address?
Haarlem aims to be natural gas-free by 2040 and has introduced an online address checker to help residents identify when their neighborhood is scheduled for the transition. This tool provides informat...
Alcohol licenses of three Haarlem clubs correctly revoked according to Council of State
The Council of State has confirmed that the mayor of Haarlem correctly revoked the alcohol licenses of three clubs owned by Martijn Bevelander. The decision follows reports of alcohol being served to ...
Province allocates extra funding for Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem
The province of North Holland is providing an additional 79,500 euros to Haarlem's Bevrijdingspop festival to help cover rising costs and maintain free admission. Organizers are also seeking financial...
Firearms, drugs and 160,000 euros found in police raid in Haarlem
Police in Haarlem arrested a 23-year-old man on October 26 after discovering firearms, drugs, ammunition, and 160,000 euros in cash during a house search. The suspect is scheduled to appear before a m...
46 reports of demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 46 permit applications last week for various projects, ranging from home renovations and new housing developments to local events and tree removals. These filings...
Girl on fatbike injured after collision with bus in Haarlem
A girl on a fatbike was seriously injured this morning after colliding with a public bus near Haarlem College in Haarlem. Emergency services including a trauma helicopter responded to the scene, and t...
Craving fresh fish? 9 places to get it in Haarlem
Haarlem features numerous reputable fish stalls and specialty shops that provide high-quality, fresh seafood ranging from traditional herring to artisanal fried dishes. Notable businesses like J.F. Li...
Spoken word artist Manu van Kersbergen has a 9-year-old son who cannot speak: 'He teaches me language in a different way'
Spokenword artist Manu van Kersbergen shares insights into raising his nine-year-old son, Din, who is non-verbal. Van Kersbergen explains that despite the communication challenges, his son teaches him...
Traffic controller assaulted in Haarlem, 29-year-old man from IJmuiden arrested
A 29-year-old man from IJmuiden has been arrested following a violent altercation with a traffic controller in Haarlem. The victim was hospitalized with injuries after the dispute occurred on the Indu...
Oldest Haarlem timber merchant threatened with closure due to zero-emission zone
Bremer's Houthandel, a historic business in Haarlem, faces closure because the city's new emission-free zone will restrict the large diesel trucks needed for timber deliveries by 2028. The owner is cu...
Pull up a chair! This Haarlem restaurant is in the top 100 of the new Lekker500
Haarlem-based restaurant Ratatouille Food & Wine has been named one of the top 100 restaurants in the Netherlands according to the newly released Lekker500 guide. Several other local dining spots were...
From green workshops to sustainable tips: what to do during Climate Week in Haarlem
From November 2 to 8, the national Climate Week features various sustainable activities across the Netherlands, including specific events in Haarlem. Local residents can participate in workshops such ...
Snuffelmug closure also hits Haarlem entrepreneurs: "Years of work at risk of being lost"
The planned closure of the thrift store Snuffelmug in Haarlem due to financial issues at Spaarne Werkt is endangering several local circular businesses that rely on the store for recycled materials. E...
Have you seen Simi, Mikey or Appie? These three pets are missing in Haarlem
Three pets named Appie, Simi, and Mikey have been reported missing in separate locations across Haarlem. Local residents are urged to assist in the search for these cats, which were last seen between ...
About Haarlem News in English
Haarlem news in English, sourced from Dutch local publishers including Haarlems Dagblad and NH Nieuws and translated for the international community. Coverage spans Haarlem city and the wider Kennemerland region — Heemstede, Bloememdaal, Velsen, Beverwijk, Zandvoort and IJmuiden — including municipal politics, housing and rental market developments, traffic and roadworks on the A9 and A22, school and university news, festivals at Grote Markt and Patronaat, restaurant and shop openings, crime reports and emergency incidents. Updated throughout the day so internationals living in Haarlem and the Kennemerland region can follow local news without needing to read Dutch.