Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Fierce kitchen fire in Haarlem home
An elderly woman safely escaped a kitchen fire that occurred at her home on Jan Palachstraat in Haarlem this afternoon. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and the resident required no hospital ...
Read yourself, be read to, or just look at pictures? 7 Haarlem bookstores with children's books
The Kinderboekenweek 2026 will run from September 30 to October 11 with the theme of performance and self-expression. Seven bookstores across Haarlem are participating by offering diverse reading coll...
Haarlem invests in a complete city
The Haarlem municipal executive has presented its 2027-2031 program budget, focusing on area-specific development and continued investment in local infrastructure. The plan aims to balance urban growt...
Haarlem station reopened after suitcases found, three people arrested
Haarlem Station was evacuated for over two hours this morning after two unattended suitcases were discovered, halting all train traffic. Authorities confirmed the luggage was harmless and arrested thr...
Province closes N202 near Spaarndam for three nights for roadworks
The province of North Holland will close the N202 near Spaarndam for three nights starting September 30 for asphalt maintenance. During these closures, traffic will be diverted via major highways and ...
Multiple stations evacuated due to suspicious objects: No train traffic to and from Haarlem
Several train stations in the Netherlands were partially evacuated on Tuesday morning due to reports of suspicious objects. Specifically, station Haarlem was closed and train services were halted whil...
Haarlem Dolle Mina has been fighting for abortion rights for fifty years
Activists from the Haarlem branch of Dolle Mina gathered in The Hague on International Day of Safe Abortion to support a new legislative proposal aimed at removing abortion from the criminal code. Vet...
Four out of ten new homes in Haarlem were affordable for middle incomes in recent years
Between 2021 and 2024, only 41 percent of new homes built in Haarlem were affordable for low and middle-income residents, missing the upcoming national target of two-thirds. However, future developmen...
New charges against suspect in murder of woman in Nieuw-Vennep
New allegations of sexual harassment and assault have surfaced against Adil Q., the suspect currently in custody for the murder of a 59-year-old woman in Nieuw-Vennep. The suspect continues to refuse ...
Dive into the past: what to do in Haarlem during the 2026 Month of History
Haarlem will participate in the 2026 Month of History throughout October, featuring the theme Body & Mind. The city will host a major History Festival on October 17, offering lectures, debates, and pe...
Delicious! Haarlem restaurant awarded a Bib Gourmand
Brasserie Bruis in Haarlem has been awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide for its high-quality French cuisine and excellent price-to-quality ratio. The restaurant is one of ten establishments i...
Have you seen Wall-E or Muis? These two pets are missing in Haarlem
Two cats, Muis and Wall-E, have been reported missing in different neighborhoods of Haarlem this week. Local authorities and the registration organization Amivedi are seeking information on the wherea...
Person taken ill at beach party in Bloemendaal aan Zee
An individual required resuscitation after falling ill during a beach party at club FUEL in Bloemendaal aan Zee on Saturday evening. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were deployed to...
Haarlem Christmas Market to remain a three-day event for the coming years
The Haarlem Christmas market will continue as a traditional three-day event after city officials narrowly rejected a proposal to turn it into a multi-week winter festival. Instead, the municipality pl...
KNVB Cup first round draw: Telstar hosts Almere, Volendam travels to Eindhoven
The KNVB Cup first round draw features various pairings, including Telstar hosting Almere City and JOS Watergraafsmeer taking on NAC Breda. Professional clubs competing in Europe are exempt from this ...
Royal Medal of Honor for 175 years of aid to Haarlem residents
The Vincentiusvereniging Haarlem received the Royal Medal of Honor on September 25, 2026, marking 175 years of charitable service to local residents. Since its founding in 1850, the organization has e...
Drunk man harasses people, falls into water and is arrested
A 44-year-old man from Tilburg was arrested in Haarlem this morning after allegedly harassing people while under the influence of alcohol. After police were alerted to his behavior, the man was rescue...
Always the best at Rummikub? Prove it during the National Championship in Haarlem
The Dutch Rummikub Championship will be held on November 15 at Mooie Boules in Haarlem. Participants aged 14 and older can compete for the national title, with the winner earning a spot to represent t...
Over half of adults in Haarlem exercise weekly, significantly more than in comparable municipalities
Data from the new VitIndex system shows that 66 percent of adults in Haarlem exercise weekly, which is a higher rate than in similar Dutch municipalities. Additionally, more than half of the city's ad...
Number of nuisance reports involving confused persons in Haarlem has been rising since 2023
The number of nuisance reports involving confused persons in Haarlem has risen steadily since 2023, reaching 1,491 incidents in the first eight months of 2024. National police figures show a similar u...
Man injured after violent robbery by two young boys in Haarlem
A man was injured during a robbery by two young boys on Liewegje in Haarlem yesterday evening. The victim was threatened and struggled with the suspects, who were estimated to be between 14 and 16 yea...
Haarlem slaughterhouse closed as of today: city council to take action
The Muziekcentrum Slachthuis in Haarlem has closed temporarily following the bankruptcy of its managing foundation. The city council, which owns the building, is currently seeking a solution to resume...
Hello new friends! This is what you can do in Haarlem during the Week Against Loneliness
The Week Against Loneliness takes place across the Netherlands from September 24 to September 30, encouraging people to foster social connections through small, meaningful interactions. Residents in H...
48 reports of demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 48 permit applications last week, covering residential construction projects, event planning, and numerous requests for tree removal. The filings include routine ...
French cuisine is delicious! 9 French restaurants in Haarlem
Haarlem features a wide selection of French restaurants, ranging from traditional bistros to modern establishments with Michelin-recognized quality. These dining spots, scattered across the city, offe...
National exercise challenge gets Haarlem residents moving: "The oldest is 96!"
Haarlem residents recently gathered at the Wilsonsplein playground to celebrate a nationwide exercise day, reflecting a regular community-led initiative held twice a week. The event drew sixty partici...
Chatting with a stranger: Margriet organizes Start the Conversation meetings at the Haarlem library
Magazine Margriet is hosting 'Start the Conversation' meetings in libraries across the Netherlands to help people overcome loneliness and social anxiety. A local session is scheduled for November 13, ...
New ideas for Haarlem during the Initiative Café
Haarlem will host an Initiative Café on October 6, 2026, where residents can present community improvement projects to a jury and receive feedback from fellow citizens. The event serves as a platform...
North Holland tap water contains far too much PFAS, Zaanstad leads the Netherlands
A Greenpeace report indicates that 95 percent of North Holland's tap water exceeds the strict health guidelines set by the RIVM for PFAS concentrations. While experts confirm the water remains safe an...
Average Haarlem resident lives in the same amount of space as ten years ago
Recent data from Statistics Netherlands reveals that the average resident of Haarlem currently has approximately 47 square meters of living space, the same amount as ten years ago. This trend is drive...