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.
Contractor crashes into old gate of Duinvliet estate
A contractor working on a nearby house renovation accidentally drove into and damaged a historic entrance gate at the Duinvliet estate on Monday afternoon. The incident caused significant damage to th...
From Paris to Seville and Italian pianist at 't Mosterdzaadje
Musicians Ksenia and Dasha Beltiukova, along with harpist Mirjam Rietbergen, will perform a concert titled 'From Paris to Seville' at the 't Mosterdzaadje venue. The event is scheduled for Friday even...
Nathan Bell’s blues about the flip side of the American Dream. ‘Optimism as a survival mechanism’
American folk and blues musician Nathan Bell is returning to Haarlem this Wednesday to perform music from his new album, "Demokracy Blues." The record features raw blues sounds and confrontational lyr...
Vandals destroy beloved bird sculpture: Haarlem Sculpture Gallery left with fragments and the bill
The sculpture 'Hirondelle,' a piece representing vulnerability located near Houtplein in Haarlem, was destroyed by vandals over the past weekend. The Beeldengalerij Haarlem is now left with the fragme...
Local resident voluntarily goes to prison in new season of Hell or Hotel
Wybren van Haga from Haarlem will voluntarily spend time in prison alongside London Loy for the new season of the television show 'Hel of hotel.' The program follows their experiences as they choose t...
Driver killed in serious accident on A9 near Lijnden
A motorist died following a high-speed rear-end collision on the A9 motorway near Lijnden on Tuesday night. The accident occurred between Amstelveen and Haarlem near a roadworks site, where police are...
Celebrate peace through song at the Grote or St. Bavo Church on May 9 with Popup Choir
On Saturday evening, May 9, a Popup Choir event will be held in the Grote or St.-Bavokerk to celebrate peace through communal singing. The event invites the public to join together for a shared musica...
Parking, trees and housing groups: Haarlem citizens present wish list to PRO, D66 and CDA. ‘Work to be done’
Citizens in Haarlem presented a wide range of requests and concerns regarding urban planning and housing to the incoming coalition parties PRO, D66, and CDA during a recent public session. The politic...
Heliomare also hit by Chipsoft hack; patient portal temporarily offline
A cyberattack on software provider Chipsoft has potentially compromised personal and patient data at the Heliomare rehabilitation center. In response, Heliomare has temporarily taken its patient porta...
Delay of 150 youth housing units over a single parking space leads to new setback as construction costs rise
The construction of approximately 150 youth apartments along the Spaarndamseweg in Haarlem has been delayed due to a parking space shortage, resulting in higher rents to cover increased building costs...
Vanished: the breakaway athletics club Atmodes fell into decline in the 1970s
Atmodes was a women-only athletics club based in Haarlem that declined and eventually disappeared in the 1970s. This retrospective article profiles the defunct organization as part of a series on loca...
Bike parking, toilets and more: 5 essential tips for King's Day in Haarlem
The article provides essential practical tips for visitors planning to celebrate King's Day in Haarlem on April 27. It covers logistical information such as bicycle parking and public facilities to he...
Public Prosecution Service: Haarlem PE teacher had at least 32 victims of online sexual abuse
A 49-year-old gym teacher from Haarlem is accused of inducing at least 32 girls to perform indecent acts online. During the first public hearing at the Alkmaar court, the Public Prosecution Service de...
The success of rock band Glitz: ‘We even received compliments from Tim Staffell’
The young rock band Glitz recently performed at an international Queen convention in Lille, France, where they received praise from musician Tim Staffell. Originally formed as a hobby fueled by a pass...
Fire during home renovation in Haarlem
A fire broke out during renovation work at a house on Westerhoutstraat in Haarlem on Monday afternoon around 1:20 PM. The fire department arrived quickly at the scene to address the situation.
Loader launches off truck, driver miraculously unharmed
A loader truck driver escaped serious injury after accidentally driving onto a stationary low-loader and flipping onto another vehicle on the A44 near Abbenes. The accident occurred during nighttime r...
Repair of Leidsevaart quay begins April 28
Restoration work on the quay wall at the Prins Hendrikbrug over the Leidsevaart in Haarlem is scheduled to begin on April 28. The project will result in temporary closures for both motorized road traf...
Boy headbutts police officer at Haarlem fair
Two boys were arrested on Sunday after a fight at a fair in central Haarlem escalated into an assault on security guards and police. During the struggle, one of the suspects headbutted a responding of...
Wijkertunnel in Velsen closed for roadworks, diversions causing 60-minute delays
The Wijkertunnel will be closed in both directions for maintenance from May 1 until the morning of May 4. Traffic is being diverted through the Velsertunnel, which may result in delays of up to 60 min...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (April 20 - April 27)
Haarlem will experience several road closures and maintenance projects from April 20 to April 27, affecting areas such as Kinderhuissingel and Parklaan. Drivers are advised to account for these disrup...
Driver crashes into parked vehicles in Haarlem, causing significant damage
A motorist collided with two parked cars on Prinsen Bolwerk in Haarlem around midnight between Sunday and Monday. The accident resulted in significant damage to the vehicles involved.
Major renovation of Verweyhal may start this year: 'We will do everything we can'
Renovation of the dilapidated Verweyhal in Haarlem may begin as early as this year, according to Councilor Eva de Raadt. During a city council meeting on Thursday, officials expressed a commitment to ...
Snuffelmug thrift store staff rescue Yvonne's wet vacuum cleaner
Staff at the Snuffelmug thrift store helped a woman named Yvonne recover her water vacuum cleaner after she accidentally donated it. The employees managed to locate and return the essential item, whic...
Stationary flower parade packs Haarlem city center
The Bloemencorso parade floats arrived in Haarlem on Saturday night following a journey through the Bollenstreek region. The stationary floats remained on display throughout Sunday, drawing large crow...
Two arrests after assault at Haarlem fair
Two individuals were arrested on Sunday following an alleged assault at a fair in the center of Haarlem. The incident reportedly involved the use of a metal ratchet during the altercation.
For their new exhibition 'Relics', Darwin, Sinke & Van Tongeren turned dinosaur fossils into artworks: 'I've learned I'm not a welder'
The new exhibition 'Relics' at the Art Zoo Museum in Amsterdam features dinosaur fossils transformed into artworks by Haarlem-based artists Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongeren. The artists used speciali...
HBC plays attractive football against the league leaders but is also a toothless tiger
HBC football club displayed attractive play during their away match against league leader Purmersteijn, but ultimately lacked the offensive power to secure a victory. Trainer Jasper Ketting's side was...
Coach Barry Tjeertes slams his own team: ‘We let it slip in the first half. We didn't show up’
Olympia Haarlem suffered a defeat against Sporting Martinus after a poor first half left them trailing 3-0 on Sunday. Manager Barry Tjeertes criticized his team's performance, noting that they were un...
From rare defeat to convincing win: HBS bounces back with goal fest against Phoenix
The HBS field hockey team secured a convincing 5-2 victory against Phoenix, bouncing back from a rare previous defeat. Coach Sake Hermans highlighted the collective team effort, noting that five diffe...
ZV Haerlem sharp from the start in derby against VZV, but rivals claim victory
The women's water polo team ZV Haerlem was narrowly defeated 9-10 by local rivals VZV during a derby match on Saturday. Although the Haarlem-based team started strongly at their home pool, De Planeet,...