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.
FvD councilor Moriah Hartman becomes kindergarten teacher at 'Forum School' in Almere: 'With us, evolution and climate change are just theories again'
Moriah Hartman, a current FVD council member in Haarlem, will begin working as a teacher at the new Renaissance school in Almere this August. The school aims to present topics like evolution and clima...
Cyclist crashes into back of car on Cruquiusdijk, taken to hospital
A cyclist was injured after crashing into the back of a car on the Cruquiusdijk in Cruquius on Monday evening. The cyclist required transport to a hospital for medical treatment.
Cyclist crashes through rear window of car that stopped for crossing geese
A cyclist crashed through the rear window of a car in Cruquius after the driver stopped for crossing geese. The cyclist was transported to the hospital, while the driver tested negative for alcohol an...
Seniors and parents with young children have a special hour at Boerhaavebad: No splashing around here
During the summer holidays, the Boerhaavebad in Haarlem is offering a special morning session every Monday for seniors and parents with young children. This additional hour provides a quieter environm...
Haarlem sculpture collective celebrates 25 years with exhibition 'Never Before Seen' at Galerie De Waag
The Haarlem Sculpture Collective is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an exhibition titled 'Nog Nooit Vertoond' at Galerie De Waag. Fifteen members are showcasing their latest artistic works durin...
Getting married on a Friday is much more expensive in Haarlem than average
Getting married on a Friday in Haarlem costs 864.50 euros, which is significantly higher than the national average in the Netherlands. Data from The Perfect Wedding shows that only one other municipal...
Zijlstraat, Cronjé and Kleverpark shopping areas partly excluded from higher parking rates: 'Benefits local economy'
The Haarlem city council has decided to exempt parking areas and garages in the Zijlstraat, Cronjé, and Kleverpark shopping districts from planned rate increases. The current 'stop and shop' rate of ...
Why does Hudson's Bay still stand on 'our' old V&D building? The letters are annoying
Residents of Haarlem are expressing frustration that the Hudson's Bay signage remains on the former V&D building. The persistence of these letters continues to irritate the local community.
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (July 6 - July 13)
Multiple road construction projects are taking place in Haarlem from July 6 to July 13. Various locations, including Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest, will experience partial closures during this per...
VVD council member Dennis Kornet wants Haarlem to stop being the capital of paternalism: 'Snack bar ban? My heart bleeds'
VVD council member Dennis Kornet has called for an end to restrictive policies in Haarlem, such as bans on snack bars. He argues that the city should prioritize entrepreneurial freedom to restore its ...
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Fewer intercity trains around Leiden and no sprinters between Haarlem and Leiden due to switch failure [update]
A switch failure is disrupting train services on Monday morning, resulting in fewer intercity trains between Leiden, The Hague, and Amsterdam. Additionally, sprinter services between Haarlem and Leide...
Museum of the Mind opens pop-up location at Grote Markt in Haarlem
Museum van de Geest is opening a pop-up location at the Vleeshal on the Grote Markt in Haarlem. Starting October 2, the venue will host an exhibition titled 'Outsider Art - 150 years of outsider art i...
Four young RFC Haarlem rugby players move to top French clubs: The level of training and playing is so high
Four young rugby players from RFC Haarlem have signed contracts with top French clubs to further their professional development. The athletes, Caleb Hoogstoevenbeld, Bavo Rooyackers, Thygo Reijnders, ...
Future of SRO at risk, say Haarlem and Velsen councilors: 'Concerns about survival'
Dozens of council members from Haarlem and Velsen have expressed concerns regarding the future of the municipal sports company SRO following a multi-million euro fraud scandal discovered in late June....
'Stinking Rich' exhibition in Spaarnwoude: bodies smelled, but money didn't
The exhibition 'Rijke Stinkerds' opened at the Stompe Toren in Spaarnwoude, near Haarlem, this past Sunday. The display explains the origins of the Dutch expression 'rijke stinkerd' while providing vi...
Male choir and harmonica players with lung disease steal the show at Jutterspad: 'If I'm struggling, I just stop playing'
A male choir named WaZManK and a harmonica group consisting of people with COPD and other lung conditions called Longblues performed together at the Jutterspad event. The collaboration highlighted the...
New bulk deposit machines at Schalkwijk shopping center and the farm shop in Nieuw-Vennep
A new bulk machine for processing deposit packaging has been installed at the Schalkwijk shopping center in Haarlem. This marks the second location in the city to feature such a facility following the...
Petanque tournament for the deaf and hard of hearing: 'In a normal match, you aren't even allowed to talk during play'
The PUK club in Haarlem-Noord hosted its first international petanque tournament specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing players. Participants followed strict rules requiring silence and stillness d...
Last day at Cindy's in The Harbour. Regulars say goodbye to their harborside coffee shop
Coffee house The Harbour, located at the Halkade, has officially closed its doors. On Saturday, regular customers gathered to say goodbye to the owner, Cindy, and enjoy one last cup of coffee before t...
Have you seen Rupert, Loki or Tao? These nine pets are missing in Haarlem
Nine pets have been reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Owners are seeking information regarding the whereabouts of animals including Rupert, Loki, and Tao.
Pszisko Jacobs: From Haarlem anarchist with a bestseller to the funny Grandpa Pito who left us his beautiful family albums
Pszisko Jacobs (1917-1999) was a Dutch-Polish writer, translator, and pacifist anarchist who was once compared to Ernest Hemingway. Beyond his professional achievements, his grandchild remembers him a...
Haarlem Baseball Week just over, but organizers already looking ahead to challenges in Olympic year: 'We need to think carefully about what we can do'
The 32nd edition of the Honkbalweek has concluded, and organizers are already planning for the next tournament. Securing six top teams for the upcoming Olympic year presents a significant challenge th...
Coornhert headmaster becomes rector in Amsterdam, all key figures in trust crisis have now left
Anja Schoots, the former conrector of the Coornhert Lyceum in Haarlem, has been appointed as the new rector of the Damstede Lyceum in Amsterdam. Her departure marks the final exit of all key figures i...
Swimming man pulled from Oude Gracht by emergency services and handcuffed in Haarlem
In the early hours of Sunday, emergency services rescued a man from the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem. The individual had been swimming in the canal for some time and initially refused to exit the water be...
Everything in Mart's (89) home breathes Norway: "I'm supporting them tonight"
Martin Fortgens, an 89-year-old resident of Haarlem, maintains a deep connection to Norway, where he previously lived at the North Cape. Despite living in the Netherlands, his home is filled with Norw...
Pitching in for the toad pond: Groundwater levels have dropped, amphibians can no longer lay their eggs there
Approximately 25 volunteers gathered at the Dauwbraampad on Friday morning to restore a toad pool in the dunes. The maintenance work is necessary because declining groundwater levels have prevented am...
Odysseus as a child among monsters and cyclopes in a campsite pool. Elisa Pesapane breathes new life into ancient Greek myth
Haarlem-based artist Elisa Pesapane has reimagined the ancient Greek myth of Odysseus in a new book and exhibition. In her version, Odysseus is depicted as a child who has a brother, offering a fresh ...
Iede doesn't want to make death sadder than it is: this is how a funeral can also look
Iede Hoorn offers unique and non-traditional funeral services, such as boat processions through canals or luxury car transport. The article encourages readers to reconsider traditional funeral norms b...
Dutch baseball team narrowly loses Haarlem Baseball Week final to Italy
The Dutch national baseball team narrowly lost the Honkbalweek Haarlem final with a score of 3-4 against Italy at the Pim Mulier stadium. This victory marks the first time that Italy has won the tourn...
His old neighbors are lining up to push Rob (91) in his wheelchair from Schoterhof to his favorite coffee spot: 'We are like family'
Ninety-one-year-old Rob van Norren, who lives in a Haarlem nursing home, is able to continue visiting his favorite coffee shop thanks to a dedicated group of former neighbors and volunteers. The group...