Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Bevrijdingspop takes extra measures due to crowds for popular Bankzitters
Bevrijdingspop Haarlem is implementing extra security measures for its upcoming May 5th edition to avoid the dangerous overcrowding experienced during last year's festival. Organizers have improved si...
Flex homes safely installed in De Glip; first residents set to move into new prefab houses soon. ‘More privacy and daylight’
The final sections of 18 prefabricated temporary housing units were installed on Tuesday in the De Glip neighborhood of Heemstede. The project includes self-contained apartments and a community room, ...
Haarlem sailing clubs sound alarm over broken Buitenhuizer Bridge: No money for repair or replacement
Sailing clubs in Haarlem are sounding the alarm after Rijkswaterstaat announced there is no funding to repair or replace the broken Buitenhuizer Bridge. The bridge is expected to remain closed for sev...
They hardly hear anything from Amsterdam: how Ajax leaves loaned-out players to their fate
Several football players on loan from Ajax, including Ahmetcan Kaplan and Tristan Gooijer, have expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of communication from their parent club. The article highlights ...
Explosive found in Nieuw-Vennep
Police discovered and removed an explosive device resembling a jerrycan with fireworks from a waterway in Nieuw-Vennep. Investigations are ongoing regarding this discovery as well as other regional in...
Come see the renovated council chamber during the open day on April 4
An open day will be held on April 4th to showcase the renovated council chamber to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to see where the city council debates and makes decisions regarding th...
Telstar has experience beating PSV: ‘Suddenly I was face to face with the best goalkeeper in the Netherlands’
Telstar, a football club from Velsen-Zuid, has a history of defeating PSV, including three home victories during the 1960s and 1970s and a win earlier this season. The article recalls these successes ...
Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem offers free admission during Book Week
The Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem is offering free admission on Sunday, March 22, as part of the annual Boekenweek celebration. Visitors can gain entry to the museum to view art and literature by prese...
Black Snow exhibition about Tata Steel now on display at Verwey Museum Haarlem
The exhibition 'Black Snow' by photographer Harm van de Poel is currently on display at the Verwey Museum Haarlem. The collection features powerful images illustrating life in the area surrounding the...
Beverwijk youth violence suspect released from pre-trial detention under conditions
A 23-year-old suspect from Heemskerk involved in a youth violence case in Beverwijk will be released from pre-trial detention this week under strict conditions. The Haarlem court ruled that the indivi...
DJ Jan (80): 'As soon as the feet start moving, I know it’s going well'
Jan van der Wiele, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, has dedicated his life to music and has worked as a DJ since the 1990s. He continues to perform, gauging the success of his sets by watchi...
Alkmaar man detained for shoplifting with a knife in Hoofddorp and Haarlem remains in custody
A 43-year-old man from Alkmaar is being held in pretrial detention following two shoplifting incidents involving a knife in Haarlem and Hoofddorp. He faces mandatory admission to a specialized institu...
Shelter ships temporarily moved to another location
The reception ships MS Carissima and Rex Rheni in Haarlem will be temporarily relocated from Spaarndamseweg to alternative berths in March 2026 to accommodate incoming cruise ships during the spring t...
More shared cars in the city
The city of Haarlem is increasing its shared car fleet by adding 30 new vehicles, bringing the total number to 143 across various neighborhoods. This expansion aims to encourage sustainable transport,...
Wienen unveils Haarlem painting in Corso Collection and promises flower parade will continue to visit the city
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen unveiled a new painting for the Corso Collection, emphasizing the city's historical role as the birthplace of Dutch bulb cultivation. He confirmed that Haarlem will remain the...
Sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region were needed for construction in Amsterdam
Historical sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region provided necessary building materials for the expansion of Amsterdam. Former Haarlem mayor Johan Gijssen van Blanckeroort is remembered tod...
Voting in an old sawmill or a church: These unique Amsterdam polling stations you don't want to miss
For the municipal elections on March 18, 2026, voters in Amsterdam will have the opportunity to cast their ballots at unique polling stations, including churches, museums, and old sawmills. This initi...
Zandvoort rescue station members drill at South Pier: Sailing yacht with engine failure towed
Crew members from the Zandvoort rescue station completed a multi-hour training exercise near the Zuidpier involving a Unimog and an inflatable boat. The drill simulated the recovery of a sailing yacht...
Haarlem New-East: A new district with 7,500 homes on both sides of the Ringvaart. Frank Visser (CU) strongly believes in it
The city of Haarlem is planning the development of a new district called Haarlem Nieuw-Oost, which will include at least 7,500 new homes on both sides of the Ringvaart. The project also features local...
IJmuiden basketball player Malevy Leons wins with Golden State Warriors
Dutch basketball player Malevy Leons scored eight points during the Golden State Warriors' 125-117 victory over the Washington Wizards in the NBA. The 26-year-old athlete from IJmuiden played for more...
Driver (58) arrested under the influence after collision in IJmuiden
A 58-year-old motorist was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after colliding with a fatbike in IJmuiden on Monday evening. The incident occurred at the intersection of Eemstraat and ...
Fred Postma (1954-2026): 'Mr. Haarlems Dagblad' and unpretentious jack-of-all-trades with a passion for sports
Fred Postma, a prominent figure in Haarlem known for his work with Haarlems Dagblad and his passion for sports, has passed away at age 71 in Southern Spain. His death occurred shortly after a diagnosi...
Car trapped under trailer in Vijfhuizen, driver taken to hospital
A motorist was hospitalized after their vehicle became trapped under a trailer following a collision in Vijfhuizen. The accident took place on the Hybrideweg during the night between Monday and Tuesda...
Italy Avenue residents lose sleep over vandalism and rioting youths: 'There were bullets in the bedroom'
Residents of Italiëlaan in Haarlem are expressing serious safety concerns due to ongoing vandalism and groups of rioting youths in their neighborhood. The group of approximately thirty neighbors feel...
Homeless man allegedly threatened police officers with fake hand grenade
A 53-year-old homeless man allegedly threatened police officers with a realistic fake hand grenade and attempted to seize a service weapon at a fast-food restaurant in Haarlem on Christmas Day. The su...
GL-PvdA and D66 leaders clash over social housing: 'You're sowing doubt'
Party leaders Diana van Loenen (GL-PvdA) and Steven Jonker (D66) engaged in a heated debate at the Haarlems Dagblad office ahead of the upcoming elections. The discussion focused on social housing, ac...
Dune area near Heemskerk cordoned off for search, police helicopter deployed
Police have cordoned off parts of the dune area near Heemskerk for a search operation involving ground units and a helicopter. The search is for a man in the vicinity of Duinweg, with officers current...
Havo at Haarlem College proves cheap and effective: ‘Successful start’
The municipality of Haarlem and Haarlem College have reported a successful start for the school's new HAVO department, which launched for the 2024-2025 academic year. Education councilor Bas van Leeuw...
StemWijzer Haarlem: this statement divides users the most
More than 8,600 StemWijzer submissions in Haarlem show that voters are most divided on a proposal regarding a regional heating network. This issue has emerged as the most polarizing topic for users of...
Election posters in Haarlem defaced and removed: Libel and slander
Election posters from several political parties in Haarlem have been vandalized or removed, with BVNL posters specifically targeted with derogatory labels. While some activists admit to removing poste...