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.
Appearance of conflict of interest: Alderman Stam avoids talks with Hoeve Nijverdal in 't Groot Clooster project
Alderman Eveline Stam is avoiding discussions with stakeholder Hoeve Nijverdal regarding the 't Groot Clooster project in Heemstede to avoid a perceived conflict of interest. Local entrepreneurs have ...
Referendum on Santpoort-Zuid asylum center rejected again; opponents now look to province for support
A committee has rejected a request for a referendum regarding a new asylum seekers' center in Santpoort-Zuid. The foundation behind the request now hopes the provincial government will intervene by re...
Company van heavily damaged by fire in IJmuiden
A company van was heavily damaged after catching fire on the Bik- en Arnoldkade in IJmuiden on Tuesday evening around 8:50 PM. The fire was discovered when flames began shooting out of the front of th...
Mega-talent Yara Akkerman (16) signs with top club Amsterdam: ‘It was an extremely difficult choice’
Sixteen-year-old sports talent Yara Akkerman has signed a contract with the top-tier club Amsterdam, departing from the Hague region this coming summer. She noted that the decision was difficult but u...
It’s getting warm! Terraces or nature: these are the best spots in the Haarlem region to enjoy the sun the longest
With temperatures expected to reach between 14 and 17 degrees on Wednesday, residents of the Haarlem region are encouraged to enjoy the sunny weather outdoors. The article provides a selection of loca...
Nanning Hagendoorn (76) has been building aquariums for 53 years, the last 11 in the IJmuiden port area
Nanning Hagendoorn, 76, has been building aquariums for 53 years and is currently based in the IJmuiden port area. After a long career that included running shops in Amsterdam and Haarlem, he is now c...
Waiting times in mental healthcare rising: ‘The longer you wait, the worse it gets’
Waiting times for mental healthcare in the Netherlands are increasing, particularly for complex cases such as eating disorders. Behavioral scientist Britt Speijer warns that these delays worsen patien...
Three years in prison and psychiatric treatment for Haarlem man who posed as teenager for online grooming
A 34-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to three years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for grooming and abusing minors online. For over a year, the individual posed as a ...
New power box at Deka on Meester Cornelisstraat causes noise nuisance for Sanne: 'Buzzing day and night. It’s driving me crazy'
A Haarlem resident is reporting persistent noise pollution from a new electrical cabinet installed during a recent supermarket renovation. Despite the constant buzzing sound affecting her daily life f...
Telstar supporter Wim Adrichem once wrote a book about being a fan of an unsuccessful club: ‘Maybe I should write a new one’
Telstar supporter Wim Adrichem is considering writing a new book following the football club's recent promotion and cup success. His previous work explored the experience of supporting a team that rar...
Teens flee police and wardens en masse in heart of Bloemendaal: Game of tag quickly turns serious
Teenagers in Bloemendaal participated in an organized game called 'The Hunt' on Tuesday morning, involving simulated high-speed chases with police and law enforcement. The activity, which appeared to ...
Motivator Zian Flemming makes Burnley believe in survival: ‘I personally did everything to change something’
Amsterdam-born forward Zian Flemming scored a key goal in Burnley's 1-1 draw against Chelsea to assist the club's battle against Premier League relegation. Flemming expressed his strong determination ...
Teenagers arrested for house explosion in Haarlem
Two teenagers from Maassluis have been arrested in connection with an explosion that occurred at a residence in Haarlem on November 12, 2023. A third minor suspect had already been detained on the nig...
Rock trio Sjako! remains as idiosyncratic as ever on new album: 'Improvising is a form of communication for us'
The Haarlem-based rock band Sjako! has released a new double album titled 'Senior Citizens' after forty-five years, featuring a mix of understated songs and long improvisations. The band will perform ...
Last chance for Zaandam man (22) given suspended sentence for reckless drive through Hoofddorp ending in crash
A 22-year-old man from Zaandam received a suspended prison sentence from a Haarlem police judge for a series of offenses, including a reckless driving incident in Hoofddorp. The defendant admitted to ...
Vanished: Kinheim merged in the late sixties after all
This article profiles Kinheim, a sports club from Haarlem that was re-established in 1920 and later merged in the late 1960s. It is the 22nd installment in a series focused on documenting defunct spor...
With tears in his eyes, Ferry Kock (1940-2026) said goodbye to EDO: ‘That club is deep in my heart’
Ferry Kock, a legendary figure at the Haarlem-based football club EDO, passed away on February 15. He played nearly 300 matches for the first team and later served as a successful coach for the club h...
Maarten Paes is tenth Ajax goalkeeper in five years: how did the revolving door in goal come about?
Maarten Paes has become the tenth goalkeeper to play for Ajax in the last five years, highlighting a period of significant instability for the position at the club. The Dutch team has struggled to dev...
Three years in prison and mandatory treatment for Haarlem man for abuse and child pornography
A 32-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to three years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for several sexual offenses against eight minors. The court ruled that he manipulated vic...
Furious creator pulls AI voting guide offline after backlash in Haarlem and Leiden: ‘Step on a Lego brick’
Mark Keus has taken his AI-generated voting guide, Keus.nl, offline following backlash and threats. The decision came after city councils in Haarlem and Leiden expressed serious concerns about the too...
Police now believe shooting that killed two Syrian boys was random
Police and prosecutors believe the fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark on New Year's Day was likely a random act of violence. A 25-year-old suspect remains in custod...
Young Haarlem intellectuals were already discussing cremation, vegetarianism, and prostitution rules around 1850
Around 1850, young intellectuals in Haarlem engaged in discussions regarding progressive social issues like cremation and vegetarianism following the 1848 constitutional reform. This period marked a s...
Ajax reports profit for first half of season thanks to transfers
Amsterdam football club Ajax reported a net profit of 16.4 million euros for the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by outgoing player transfers. This performance marks a significant...
Cruz had to get used to playing on a half-pitch: ‘The ref said I had to be more aggressive’
Nine-year-old Cruz recently played a practice match with his team, VSV Boys under 10-1, and discussed adjusting to playing on a half-sized football pitch. During the game, the referee encouraged the y...
N520 near Schiphol closed all night due to accident
The N520 road near Schiphol was closed for approximately ten hours following a car accident on Thursday evening where a vehicle struck a tree. The road between Nieuw-Vennep and Badhoevedorp remained s...
U-turn for Haarlem Paid Parking: group to stay active despite empty coffers
The parking advocacy group Haarlem Betaald Parkeren (HBP) will continue to exist despite initial reports suggesting it might disband due to financial difficulties. Initiator Edwin Vermaire clarified t...
Car completely burnt out in Hoofddorp, police investigating
A car was completely destroyed by fire on Monday night at Steenenbaak in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson as a possible cause.
Attention Twilight fans: five-film marathon coming to Haarlem
Kinepolis Haarlem will host a marathon featuring all five films from the Twilight saga on Saturday, March 7th. Fans can watch the entire series back-to-back on the big screen during this special event...
Driver arrested after crashing into lamppost in Heemskerk
On Monday evening, a driver was arrested after crashing into a lamppost on Mozartstraat in Heemskerk. One passenger sustained injuries in the collision and was transported to the hospital for treatmen...
Struggling Kenter Youth Care seems to stabilize after €3.2 million municipal injection
Kenter Jeugdhulp, a specialized youth care provider in the Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond regions, is showing signs of financial stability after receiving a 3.2 million euro emergency injection from loc...