Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
New bike path confirmed for N208 roadside. Link between Haarlem and Santpoort-Noord
A new bicycle path connecting Haarlem and Santpoort-Noord will be constructed in the verge along the N208 provincial road. This chosen route will be further developed into a final design over the comi...
One spoonful of salmon salad per roll, no more. A well-oiled catering machine feeds Bevrijdingspop volunteers
A dedicated catering team is responsible for feeding more than 400 volunteers working behind the scenes at the Bevrijdingspop festival on May 5th. The operation ensures that the staff is well-fed whil...
Commemoration at the Dreef: fifteen executed men and other war victims honored in silence
On Monday, a memorial service was held at de Dreef to honor fifteen men executed there on March 7, 1945. The ceremony also paid tribute to other victims of World War II and subsequent conflicts in a m...
Silent march to the Honorary Cemetery: hundreds commemorate resistance fighters in the dunes
Hundreds of people participated in a silent march to the Honorary Cemetery in Overveen on May 4th to honor Dutch resistance fighters. The commemoration marked the 81st anniversary of the end of World ...
LIVE: Watch the Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square and the Remembrance Concert in Haarlem
NH will broadcast the National Remembrance Day ceremony live from Dam Square in Amsterdam tonight at 19:50, followed by a remembrance concert in Haarlem. The event occurs amid reports of vandalism at ...
From Bevrijdingspop to the Paardenmarkt: experience Liberation Day from your couch with NH
NH is providing comprehensive coverage of Liberation Day celebrations throughout the province, including the major Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem featuring artists like DI-RECT and S10. To prevent...
Ordinary residents tell their stories in ‘Haarlem in Wartime’
The documentary 'Haarlem in Oorlogstijd' premiered on Monday afternoon at the Filmkoepel in Haarlem to a large audience. The film features ordinary local residents sharing their personal stories and e...
Charges amended, but suspect denies any involvement in Beverwijk revenge attack
An 18-year-old suspect from IJmuiden appeared in court, denying involvement in a 2025 kidnapping and assault that moved from Beverwijk to Haarlem. The prosecution alleges the incident was a revenge at...
Ewald Engelen gives Freedom Lecture at Haarlem lodge on climate of fear and militarization in Europe
Professor and publicist Ewald Engelen will deliver the annual Freedom Lecture at the Ad Lucem et Pacem lodge in Haarlem on May 18. The lecture will address his critical views on what he describes as a...
Disappeared: successful baseball club Haarlem Nicols had a significant debt
The Dutch baseball club Haarlem Nicols, formed through a 1964 merger, is featured in a series highlighting defunct sports organizations. Despite its historical success, the club eventually collapsed a...
Victim kidnapped, assaulted and filmed: Suspect denies involvement in youth violence and wants to go home
A 19-year-old suspect denied involvement in the kidnapping and severe assault of a 23-year-old man during a preliminary court hearing in Alkmaar. The victim was abducted from Beverwijk to Haarlem on S...
Man hit brother with car in Haarlem. Amsterdam man (29) sentenced for attempted aggravated assault and possession of nitrous oxide
A 29-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to five months in prison for intentionally hitting his brother's scooter with a car on the Houtplein in Haarlem in November 2023. The court convicted him...
Haarlem Comic Days spotlights heroines
The "Badass, now is the time for real heroines!" exhibition at Stripdagen Haarlem will showcase female comic book characters. The event is free to the public on May 29 and 30 at the Hart cultural cent...
Implementation of paid parking in Haarlem delayed by three months. 'We want to work carefully'
The large-scale rollout of paid parking in Haarlem has been delayed from late 2026 until March 2027. City aldermen stated that the shift in schedule is necessary to ensure a careful implementation pro...
Wim celebrates 95th birthday with walking group: 'We knighted him'
Wim Eijlbers recently celebrated his 95th birthday with members of the Duin en Kruidberg walking group. His fellow walkers marked the milestone by honoring him with a special celebration to recognize ...
From stage construction to security: Bevrijdingspop volunteers are working hard
Hundreds of volunteers are preparing for Bevrijdingspop Haarlem, with an increased focus on crowd safety following overcrowding issues at last year's event. New measures including additional gates hav...
Became champions? Send a photo for the champions page
Haarlems Dagblad is inviting sports teams and individuals who became champions during the 2025/2026 season to submit photos for its special champion pages. This initiative celebrates local athletic ac...
Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem 2026: everything you need to know
Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem, the oldest liberation festival in the Netherlands, is preparing for its 2026 edition. The event has celebrated freedom through music since 1980 and will offer a diverse prog...
1,700 North Holland women in the resistance given a face. Historian Mart: ‘Women were the infrastructure of the resistance’
The North Holland Archive in Haarlem is hosting an exhibition titled 'Vrouwen in verzet' to honor nearly 1,700 women who participated in the Dutch resistance during World War II. The exhibit aims to p...
Money must be spent! This Haarlem entrepreneur joins new TV show The Moneymakers
A Haarlem entrepreneur is participating in the new television program 'The Moneymakers,' where contestants receive 1,000 euros to generate maximum profit within a single week. The show highlights loca...
Get discounts or a free gift in Haarlem during Week of the Physical Store
During the 'Week van de Stenen Winkel' in Haarlem, local brick-and-mortar retailers are offering discounts, prizes, and gifts to encourage customers to shop in-person. The initiative aims to promote p...
Haarlem rat traps kill 20 to 60 rats a day: 'Yet nuisance reports are rising'
Smart traps in Haarlem's sewers are killing between 20 and 60 rats daily, yet the municipality expects 2026 to be a record year for pest reports. To address the persistent issue, Alderman Berkhout is ...
Commercial vehicle damaged by fire in Haarlem parking lot
A commercial vehicle was heavily damaged by a fire late Sunday night in a parking lot behind Engelandlaan in Haarlem. The incident occurred around 12:15 AM, resulting in significant damage to the vehi...
Corrie ten Boom provided a Haarlem refuge for Jews: 'She saved countless lives and risked her own'
Corrie ten Boom is honored for her courageous resistance work in Haarlem during World War II, where she provided a safe haven for Jews and saved numerous lives. Her legacy of risking her own safety fo...
Yellow alert for dense fog across much of the country
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for dense fog across a large part of the Netherlands on Monday morning. Visibility may drop below 200 meters in all provinces except for Groningen, Friesland,...
Car flips over after hitting road barrier in Haarlem, driver arrested
A car flipped over on Sunday evening in Haarlem after colliding with a concrete road barrier installed for construction on Schalkwijkerstraat. The vehicle was reportedly launched into the air upon imp...
Exhibition in Ontmoetingskerk highlights human rights in Iran: ‘Young people risked death to demand change’
An exhibition at the Ontmoetingskerk features photographs of men and women killed during recent anti-regime protests in Iran. The display aims to bring attention to human rights issues and honor the y...
Haarlem Dolle Minas statue protest: Women have been written out of history
The activist group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to protest the lack of recognition for influential women throughout history. Eleven participants represented overlook...
Women’s clinic swamped: ‘In the hospital I hardly ever saw anyone for menopause’
The Ellesie women's clinic is facing a surge in demand for menopause-related healthcare, with waiting lists growing from six days to nearly a year. Medical professionals highlight that providing prope...
Shame that RV site along Western Ring Road is disappearing. ‘Terrible, a real shame’
The popular UrbanCamperSpot Haarlem is closing, prompting disappointment from international tourists who used it as a base to explore the region. Visitors have expressed their regret in multiple langu...