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.
KLM flight passengers traced: what to do if symptoms develop? 'Don’t go to your GP, contact your local health service'
Approximately 50 passengers who sat near a Dutch hantavirus patient on a KLM flight from Johannesburg are being monitored by health authorities following the patient's death. GGD Kennemerland advises ...
Tonight live on NH: Willem Arondéus Lecture on freedom by Jip van den Toorn
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the annual Willem Arondéus lecture on freedom tonight at the Grote of St. Bavokerk in Haarlem. The event, which is broadcast live by NH, honors the legacy of...
Cygnets born at Zuider Buiten Spaarne despite stone-throwing youths: 'Born safely'
A pair of swans named 'Jan' and 'Zwaan' successfully hatched their eggs at a nest along the Zuider Buiten Spaarne in Haarlem on Wednesday. The successful hatching occurred despite previous incidents w...
It didn't work out at Rayo Vallecano and Telstar, but Ties Kramer (20) hasn't given up on his football dream yet
Twenty-year-old defender Ties Kramer is joining amateur club ADO’20 next season after previous spells with Rayo Vallecano, Roda JC, and Telstar. He aims to use the move to the amateur ranks as a ste...
How does the mayor deal with the arrest of rooted children? Council remains dissatisfied with Wienen's asylum policy
The Haarlem city council majority has requested further dialogue with Mayor Jos Wienen regarding the deportation of long-term resident children. Despite the mayor's claim that he is not informed of su...
Business owner in Waarderpolder? Complete the survey
Entrepreneurs in the Waarderpolder are invited to complete a short noise production survey between May 7 and June 18, 2026, to update administrative records. The initiative aims to reconcile actual no...
Relieved Naomi feels vindicated by Ali B's prison sentence; rapper appeals to Supreme Court
Dutch rapper Ali B has been sentenced to three years in prison for two counts of rape, a verdict his legal team intends to appeal at the Supreme Court. A lawyer for one of the victims stated that the ...
Many windmills open for National Mill Day this weekend
Several mills in Haarlem and surrounding areas will be open to the public this coming Saturday and Sunday for National Mill Day. The event allows visitors to explore these historic structures and see ...
Alderman De Raadt scraps general smoking ban for Haarlem sports and play areas: ‘Unenforceable’
Haarlem Sport Alderman Eva de Raadt has rejected a city council proposal to implement a smoking ban across all sports and play areas in the city. De Raadt cited legal limitations under the Tobacco and...
The kickoff of the winners' ball: From badminton to pickleball and volleyball to street dance
Haarlems Dagblad and IJmuider Courant have launched a series of features to celebrate local sports champions after receiving a large number of reader submissions. The coverage spans a diverse range of...
Local resident voluntarily goes to jail tonight in new season of Hell or Hotel
Wybren van Haga, a resident of Haarlem, will voluntarily enter prison alongside London Loy for the new season of the television show Hel of hotel. The program, which features participants experiencing...
Anneke's ground cover keeps disappearing. Farmer Tom: 'It might not be the plant itself, but your garden'
Anneke de Nobel from Haarlem sought advice from Farmer Tom because her lesser periwinkle ground cover keeps failing to grow. Tom suggests that the recurring issue may be caused by the specific conditi...
KLM flight attendant in isolation with suspected hantavirus infection
A KLM flight attendant from Haarlem is currently being held in isolation at Amsterdam UMC due to a suspected hantavirus infection. The Dutch Ministry of Health confirmed the situation following initia...
Man injured in hand in Haarlem stabbing, two arrested
A man sustained a hand injury during a stabbing incident on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem on Wednesday evening. Police have since arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.
Turning point for Matti Matloop's Salon Zijl: Started with nothing, but 12 years later a thriving hair salon
Matti Matloop will celebrate the 12.5-year anniversary of his business, Salon Zijl, and 20 years of living in the Netherlands in 2026. Having moved from Iraq two decades ago, he considers the upcoming...
Bevrijdingspop organizers look back on busy and successful edition
The 46th edition of the Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem drew 125,000 visitors and was praised by organizers as a successful event with no major incidents. Enhanced safety measures and crowd control...
Maickel Ferrier's career would have been different without racism: ’They hung a black doll from a gallows’
Former professional footballer Maickel Ferrier reflects on his career and the significant impact racism had on his journey through various clubs, including Haarlem. The article explores his transition...
From military vehicles to an obstacle course: this is happening Sunday at the Grote Markt
On Sunday, May 10, Haarlem's Grote Markt will host Veteran's Day celebrations featuring military vehicles and an assault course for children. The event focuses on sharing stories and allows children t...
Jansweg tenants unhappy with faulty heating and lack of hot water: 'We test in the kitchen to see if we have hot water to shower'
Tenants of an apartment complex on Jansweg in Haarlem are expressing dissatisfaction with housing association Pré Wonen over persistent heating and hot water issues. The malfunctioning block he...
How evacuated hantavirus patients are safely transported from Schiphol to the hospital
Two patients infected with the hantavirus are being evacuated from a cruise ship near Cape Verde to Schiphol Airport under strict isolation protocols. They will be transported in specialized vehicles ...
Petting zoo ’t Molentje celebrates 75th anniversary: ‘All animals living with us are allowed to grow old here’
Kinderboerderij ’t Molentje, the oldest petting zoo in the Netherlands, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this Sunday with various festivities. Located in the Groenendaalse Bos, the farm was offic...
Housing priority in Haarlem for healthcare, education, and childcare staff falls short: scheme used only 9 times
Since 2023, a priority housing scheme for healthcare, education, and childcare workers in Haarlem has resulted in only nine successful placements, significantly lower than the anticipated eighty. The ...
Illustration Biennial shows how visual culture makes resistance visible: 'Societal importance of illustration is greater than ever today'
The eighth edition of the Illustratie Biënnale will take place on June 6 and 7 at the Schuur in Haarlem. The festival highlights the growing importance of illustration in making social resistance vis...
Holiday host families wanted in South Holland and North Holland
Stichting Europa Kinderhulp is seeking host families in North and South Holland to provide summer vacations for vulnerable children aged five to twelve. These holidays are scheduled for July and Augus...
Look back: this was Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem
Haarlem celebrated Bevrijdingspop yesterday with a full day of music and festivities to commemorate freedom. The event featured various performances and large crowds, while similar Liberation Day cele...
66 municipal reports on construction, demolition, tree felling, and hospitality in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 66 permit applications last week regarding construction, demolition, tree felling, and catering. Residents can review these reports to see specific developments p...
Haarlem midwifery practice Luna expands to Santpoort-Noord: 'We are the village practice in the city'
Haarlem-based midwifery practice Luna is expanding with a new location in Santpoort-Noord, scheduled to open on May 9th. The new facility on Broekbergenlaan will provide pregnancy support and host an ...
Jan (74) spotlights Jacob van Campen in new book, known for Royal Palace and Elswout: ‘Architecture is less personally visible, people don’t know the creator’
Sociologist Jan Niessen has released a new book titled "Jacob van Campen, Schilder en architect" to bring attention to the Haarlem-born architect of the Dutch Golden Age. The biography explores Van Ca...
Heavy smoke at apartment fire in Haarlem
A fire broke out in an apartment building on Andorrastraat in Haarlem on Wednesday morning, producing significant amounts of smoke. Emergency services are at the scene, and it is currently unclear if ...
Exhibition A Travelogue for the Eye opens in Haarlem
The exhibition 'A Travelogue for the Eye' by Frank Visser and Mirjam Bleeker is scheduled to open at Kunst Centrum Haarlem on Friday, May 22. The show features a collection of works presented by the t...