Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Haarlem houseboat resident's bid for Spaarne mooring rejected
The highest administrative court in the Netherlands has issued a final ruling against a Haarlem houseboat resident seeking a different mooring on the Spaarne river. The court determined it lacks the l...
Flea market returns to Haarlem's Botermarkt every Wednesday
The flea market has returned to the Botermarkt in Haarlem following its winter break. Visitors can browse the various stalls every Wednesday from 9 AM until approximately 3 PM.
Final municipal election results
The final results for the 2026 municipal elections in Haarlem show that the GROENLINKS / PvdA coalition secured the most votes, winning 11 seats. D66 followed with 8 seats, while the VVD took 4 seats,...
Spaarnwoude climbing wall gets new routes as current ones don't 'flow well': 'Perfect intro to outdoor climbing, but 5a minimum required'
Bjørn Vogelaar and Jim Wessels from Haarlem have been hired to create new routes and update existing ones at the Spaarnwoude climbing wall in Velsen-Zuid. The project aims to improve the climbing exp...
Caprera park reopens, deceased dog did not have Weil's disease
Caprera hiking park in Bloemendaal has reopened after a two-day closure sparked by fears that a dog had died from Weil’s disease. Further investigation confirmed the dog did not have the bacterial i...
Burglar caught red-handed and arrested after home burglary in Bloemendaal
A 45-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested last night after being caught red-handed during a home burglary on Iepenlaan in Bloemendaal. The resident discovered the intruder, who then fled the scene b...
Haarlem burglar caught red-handed after Bloemendaal home burglary
A 45-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested on Thursday after being caught red-handed during a burglary at a residence in Bloemendaal. The homeowner discovered the intruder inside the property before ...
Things turn out differently for Mitchel Michaelis: Goalkeeper cannot resist Katwijk's call. 'Discussed it at length with my wife'
Goalkeeper Mitchel Michaelis is set to transfer from the Haarlem-based club Koninklijke HFC to VV Katwijk this summer. The Volendam resident decided to make the move after being convinced by Katwijk's...
How to turn your garden into a year-round outdoor space
The article explores how residents in Haarlem and across the Netherlands can transform compact gardens into year-round outdoor living spaces. It highlights that while Dutch weather is unpredictable, s...
Canoe polo at De Trekvogels is the largest competitive branch. 'The smaller the boat, the greater the happiness'
The canoe polo department at the Trekvogels club in Haarlem has grown to be its largest competitive section. Members recently gathered at their Jan Gijzenkade clubhouse to socialize after training in ...
Judge rejects opposition to Ramplaankwartier transformer station
An administrative court in Haarlem has rejected a resident's legal challenge against a new transformer station in the Ramplaankwartier neighborhood. The ruling permits grid operator Liander to move fo...
Paintbrush in one hand, mimosa in the other: you’ll want to try this new concept in Haarlem
A new 'paint, sip & brunch' event is launching at Locael in Haarlem, combining a social brunch with a creative painting workshop. Participants can enjoy a meal and drinks before picking up a paintbrus...
Renovating neglected Haarlem playgrounds will cost between 3 and 7 million euros
Renovating Haarlem's 16 dilapidated playgrounds is estimated to cost between three and seven million euros. The Haarlem City Council aims to take over maintenance responsibilities to improve the facil...
Triple Threat forced to let Lions go and is now in the waiting room
The Haarlem basketball team Triple Threat suffered a defeat against the Lions from Landsmeer despite a strong performance during one phase of the match. The loss places the team in a waiting position ...
'When he skips, I know he feels good': Haarlem's first skipping zone opens on the Dreef.
Haarlem has launched its first "skipping zone" on the Dreef, an initiative by Justine Kluen to promote skipping as a simple way to improve mental health. The zone was officially inaugurated alongside ...
The Van den Nouwland greengrocer family from Haarlem: 12 siblings hope to reach a combined 1,000 years on April 1
Twelve siblings from the Van den Nouwland family in Haarlem are set to reach a collective age of 1,000 years on April 1st. The family is well-known locally for their long-standing vegetable business o...
Father sues De ZorgSpecialist for damages: 'Our son lost his home and care without warning'
A father is seeking legal compensation from care provider De ZorgSpecialist after his son was abruptly evicted from an assisted living facility. The young man, who has a disability, reportedly lost hi...
Haarlem bars to stay open longer during World Cup?
The VVD party in Haarlem has proposed extending pub opening hours during the upcoming FIFA World Cup to accommodate late-night match broadcasts. Councillor Alexander Bruch argues that the move would s...
Double performance by Kennemer Toneel Groep at De Luifel in Heemstede. ‘Sharp humor, uncomfortable recognition and moving moments’
The Kennemer Toneel Groep will perform the play 'Het regent in mei!' at Theater de Luifel in Heemstede this coming Sunday. The production features both afternoon and evening performances and is noted ...
Our opening hours during Easter and Pentecost
The City of Haarlem has announced adjusted opening hours for the 2026 spring public holidays, with municipal offices closed on dates such as Easter Monday, King's Day, and Pentecost. While offices are...
PSV slayer Patrick Brouwer key in Telstar’s relegation battle: ‘Not nervous if we play like this’
Telstar attacking midfielder Patrick Brouwer played a key role in his team's 3-1 victory over league leaders PSV, scoring a goal to help secure vital points. This win is significant for the Velsen-Zui...
Debora and Alyssa face headwinds with Duinwijck but opt for a bold tactic in the golden game: ‘Hit everything over the net as hard as possible’
BC Duinwijck secured their 29th Dutch national badminton title in a thrilling final against their opponents in Den Bosch. The victory was decided in a "golden game" where players Debora Jille and Alys...
Cycling past forgotten stories of the Spaarne City: ‘North used to be the ghetto of Haarlem for us’
Cultural historian Karen Schenk is organizing cycling tours this spring to showcase lesser-known heritage and history in Haarlem. The tours focus on areas outside the city center, beginning with forgo...
The quarterpipe holds no more secrets for Deza: ‘You learn it through trial and error’
Eleven-year-old Deza is mastering new skateboarding techniques, such as dropping in on a quarterpipe, at a skatepark in Haarlem. She describes the learning process as one of trial and error, emphasizi...
78 municipal notices on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 78 permit applications last week, with 76 focused on projects within Haarlem and one in Spaarndam. These applications mainly concern demolition and tree felling a...
Out with the old: Scouting Brigitta welcomes your junk
Scouting Brigitta in Haarlem-Noord is inviting residents to donate their unused household items and clutter. The organization plans to repurpose or sell these donations to support their scouting activ...
Haarlem city council back to male majority, sparking GroenLinks anger: 'The patriarchy pressures women'
The Haarlem city council has returned to a male majority after two female candidates stepped down and yielded their seats to male party colleagues. GroenLinks council member Melissa Oosterbroek critic...
Mice, Amersfoort ballots and purple pencils. Strange situations at polling stations in the Haarlem region
During the municipal elections on March 18, several unusual incidents occurred at polling stations in the Haarlem region. In Haarlem, voters discovered ballots intended for Amersfoort and a purple pen...
Free compost for your garden! This is when you can pick it up in Haarlem
Residents of Haarlem can soon collect two free bags of compost to help kickstart their spring gardening projects. This local initiative is designed to support garden maintenance as the warmer weather ...
Car ends up on its side in ditch after accident in Haarlem, driver hospitalized
A car ended up on its side in a ditch following an accident at the intersection of Wagenweg and Van Limburg Stirumstraat in Haarlem on Wednesday morning. The driver was subsequently transported to the...