Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
GL-PvdA takes its time for new Haarlem coalition: Two days of exploratory talks with all parties
GroenLinks-PvdA leader Diana van Loenen has initiated exploratory talks with leaders from all twelve other parties to form a new coalition in Haarlem. Unlike some neighboring municipalities, a governi...
Big winner FVD rules out no parties in advance: 'We are open to a coalition with GroenLinks'
FVD group leader Tommy Panis expressed openness to forming a coalition with any party, including GroenLinks, following a significant election victory where his party won eight seats. Panis described t...
Brother and sister sell three Haarlem businesses to buy Ootje Konkel in Scharwoude: ‘We used to eat here often ourselves’
Siblings Lisa and Kris Arents are selling their three businesses in Haarlem to acquire the family restaurant Ootje Konkel in Scharwoude. After nine years of operating a bakery, a crepe restaurant, and...
Extra security at Jewish schools in Amsterdam
Jewish primary and secondary schools in Amsterdam will receive increased security measures during arrival and dismissal times. The municipality announced the extra protection on Thursday in response t...
Judge lacks justification to deny photographer access to case file
A court in Haarlem ruled that the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and the police chief must provide a better justification for denying photographer Sakir Khader access to his personal data. The judg...
Daphne's Favorites: 'I'm willing to bet these are the best pizzas in Amsterdam'
Daphne Heijmering, who explores Amsterdam daily with her poodle, shares her recommendations for the best pizza spots in the city. Her frequent neighborhood walks have made her an expert on discovering...
Counting Haarlem votes again: who gets the preferential vote?
The municipality of Haarlem conducted a comprehensive recount of election votes on Thursday at the Kennemer Sportcenter. Dozens of counters were utilized to determine the exact number of preference vo...
BVNL Haarlemmermeer will not return to the council: 'A pity for the residents'
BVNL is set to lose its seat in the Haarlemmermeer municipal council after receiving less than two percent of the votes. The party expressed regret that its message did not resonate sufficiently with ...
'I thought: is everything lost now?' Danny van Leeuwen (Actiepartij) had a nerve-wracking evening but keeps his seat
Danny van Leeuwen, the leader of the Actiepartij, successfully secured a seat in the Haarlem municipal elections following a tense night of counting. He described the nerve-wracking experience as a "f...
Everyone on holiday! Donate your old tent for De Buurtcamping in Haarlem
Residents in Haarlem are encouraged to donate their old tents to support the De Buurtcamping initiative, organized by ANWB and Stichting De Buurt. The project aims to provide holiday opportunities for...
14-year-old sentenced for attempted attack on Pizzabakkers branch
An Amsterdam court has sentenced a 14-year-old boy for attempting to detonate a homemade explosive at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant on September 3. The youth was caught in the act by police surveillanc...
Community officer, baby advocate and right-wing hardliner lose seats in Haarlem: Seven councilors forced out
Following the municipal elections in Haarlem, seven council members have lost their seats because they were ranked too low on their party lists to secure re-election. The departing politicians include...
Support for youth during Money Week
During the national Money Week in the Netherlands, various walk-in sessions will be held in Haarlem to help young people with financial questions regarding loans, taxes, and debt. The initiative aims ...
BVNL disappears from Haarlem: a look back at four years of Haarlem harassment politics. 'Freeloaders in your backyard'
The political party BVNL is exiting the Haarlem local government after four years of provocative politics aimed at green parties and Mayor Jos Wienen. The party failed to secure any seats in the recen...
Landscape architect René rolls up his sleeves in Velserbeek: ‘You look at things differently when you stand still’
Landscape architect René Huiberts is renovating the circular planting bed near the entrance of Park Velserbeek. The project involves replanting roses and using decorative shells to enhance the area i...
Sophie and Martine spoke with primary school students in Haarlem for a film: 'They wish their parents would spend less time on their phones at home'
Filmmaker Sophie Koster and choreographer Martine van Santen have released a new film featuring students from the Ter Cleeff primary school in Haarlem. The film explores the children's dreams for the ...
Haarlem votes for more of the same: GL-PvdA and D66 together larger than before
Voters in Haarlem have opted for political continuity in the recent elections, leaving the city's power dynamics largely unchanged. Despite various parties campaigning for change, the combined influen...
Haarlem residents Alain and Karin hesitated about their trip to Cuba but went anyway: ‘We are helping the Cubans, because every peso counts’
Alain and Karin Timmers from Haarlem decided to proceed with their trip to Cuba despite the country's worsening economic crisis and fuel shortages. They believe their visit supports the local populati...
After Esschilderstraat ‘bike sweep’, some bicycles are missing: ‘They can’t just have vanished?’
Residents of Esschilderstraat in Haarlem are unable to locate their bicycles following a cleanup operation by the municipality and Spaarnelanden. Several missing bikes, including expensive electric mo...
GroenLinks-PvdA alliance loses many voters, D66 fails to capitalize everywhere, FvD big winner: These are the results in the Haarlem region
The GroenLinks-PvdA alliance lost a significant number of voters across several municipalities in the Haarlem region during the recent municipal elections. While the VVD remained the largest party in ...
ChristenUnie seems to be out in Haarlem. Frank Visser: 'Very bitter'
The ChristenUnie party is projected to lose its only seat on the Haarlem city council after receiving 1.79% of the votes. List leader Frank Visser expressed disappointment, noting that the party had n...
Is the parking revolt still alive at the Haarlem polls? 'It remains a ridiculous cash cow'
Following a 2024 rejection of expanded paid parking, the Haarlem city council approved a scaled-back version of the plan in May 2025. The upcoming municipal elections are expected to act as a referend...
One part of Spaarndam votes for Haarlem, the other for Haarlemmermeer, causing confusion: ‘People are showing up at the wrong place’
The village of Spaarndam is split between the municipalities of Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer, leading to confusion for residents during elections. Some voters mistakenly attempt to cast their ballots at...
Drug deal in Rotterdam senior complex fatal for Carlos (59), but who shot him dead?
Carlos, a 59-year-old man from Rotterdam, was fatally shot while mediating a cocaine deal in a senior housing complex. Authorities are investigating whether the shooter was a rapper from Amsterdam or ...
Slight preference in Schalkwijk for Haarlem newcomer DENK: 'I voted for DENK because I know the lead candidate'
The political party DENK is making its debut in Haarlem, where voters in the Schalkwijk district have shown a slight preference for the party. Some residents indicated they voted for DENK based on per...
IJmuiden ‘local hero’ Marianne Stok hands over Food on the Shelf to Laura Tettelaar: ‘It is time for the younger generation’
Marianne Stok is stepping down after 15 years as the leader of the community initiative Voedsel op de Plank, handing over the role to Laura Tettelaar. Stok will remain involved for at least one more y...
LIVE North Holland Elections | 101-year-old Bert van der Elzen votes in specially adapted booth
During the municipal elections in North Holland, 101-year-old Bert van der Elzen demonstrated how to vote from a mobility scooter using a specially adapted booth in Hoofddorp. The demonstration was sh...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 20 to 22)
This article highlights various activities and tips for spending the weekend of March 20 to 22 in Amsterdam. As spring weather arrives, the city sees a surge in outdoor activity, including locals enjo...
Drug use remains a risk for TBS patients despite positive steps toward sheltered housing
The North Holland District Court has extended the mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) of 38-year-old J.H. for an additional two years due to ongoing risks associated with drug use. Originally senten...
Will the future of Spaarne Gasthuis still play a role in the elections? ‘I haven’t followed the discussion and honestly didn’t know’
On election day, voters at the Spaarne Gasthuis in Haarlem-Zuid are reflecting on whether the potential relocation of the hospital's emergency department to Hoofddorp affects their voting choices. Whi...