Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Nielson and ‘Charl Sings Ramses’ at Summer Park. Third headliner to follow this week.
The Summer Park Sessions festival will be held in Park Velserbeek, Velsen-Zuid, from September 4 to 6. Organizers have announced Nielson and 'Charl zingt Ramses' as two of the evening headliners, with...
Heemstede school cancels iftar following outcry over separate entrances for men and women. ‘We want to preserve peace in the neighborhood’
The HBM secondary school in Heemstede cancelled a planned iftar meal following public controversy over a letter sent to parents that included instructions for gender-segregated entrances and dress cod...
Police release footage of two suspects in Jewish school attack
Police have released footage of two suspects involved in an attack near a Jewish school on Zeelandstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. The incident occurred during the night between Friday and Saturday.
Haarlem man arrested for hard drugs after intensive operation on the North Sea
Five men, including a resident of Haarlem, were arrested on Sunday for involvement in a hard drug smuggling operation on the North Sea. The suspects were caught red-handed using a 'drop-off' method of...
Breakthrough in investigation into masterminds behind Peter R. de Vries murder, link to Taghi organization
A 34-year-old suspect, Ismail M., has been arrested in Morocco in connection with the investigation into the murder of Peter R. de Vries. He is allegedly a key figure in Ridouan Taghi's criminal organ...
Italian threatened officers with fake hand grenade at Haarlem KFC; psychiatrist and psychologist to examine him
A 53-year-old Italian man remains in custody after threatening police with a fake hand grenade at a KFC in Haarlem on Christmas Day. He will undergo psychiatric and psychological evaluations to assess...
North Holland becomes first province with sign language in politics
North Holland is set to become the first Dutch province to implement sign language in its political proceedings following a proposal by Volt, PvdA, and GroenLinks. The initiative received broad suppor...
Vanished: Droste Football Club, where fire spoiled the chocolate
This article profiles the history of Voetbal Vereniging Droste, a defunct corporate football club associated with the famous chocolate manufacturer. It is the 25th entry in a series focusing on sports...
Company van catches fire on Eikenstraat in Haarlem
A company car spontaneously caught fire on Monday afternoon on Eikenstraat in Haarlem. The fire originated in the engine compartment of the vehicle while it was parked.
Jewish school administrator disappointed after meeting with Jetten
Herman Loonstein, the administrator of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The meeting was convened to discuss sec...
Jewish school director ‘deeply disappointed’ after meeting Jetten: ‘Issues are being downplayed’
Herman Loonstein, the director of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten regarding recent attacks. Loonstein ar...
Record number of discrimination reports in Kennemerland, but Jews and Muslims still struggle to find reporting center
Discriminatie.nl Kennemerland reported a record 1,069 discrimination complaints in 2025, representing a 42 percent increase compared to the previous year. Despite the overall rise in reports, the orga...
Police arrest suspect in Zaandam home after quick report from residents
Police arrested a 19-year-old suspect following a burglary at a residence in Zaandam. The arrest occurred on Saenredamstraat after the homeowners alerted authorities to the situation.
Haarlem’s urban birds are struggling: ‘No surprise, this is the most paved city in the Netherlands’
Urban bird populations in Haarlem, particularly species like starlings and blackbirds, have significantly declined in recent years. Experts attribute this trend to the city being the most heavily pave...
Peil.nl: GL-PvdA largest in Haarlem, D66 in Heemstede and Bloemendaal, VVD in Haarlemmermeer
According to predictions by pollster Peil.nl, the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance is expected to become the largest party in Haarlem in the upcoming elections. In neighboring municipalities, other parties su...
Person falls from height in Vijfhuizen
A person fell from a height at the Expo in Vijfhuizen on Monday morning around 11:15 AM. Emergency services were not detailed, but the incident occurred at the event venue during the morning hours.
Man also seriously injured in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West shooting, fatal victim aged 19
A 19-year-old man was fatally shot on Saturday night at the Koningin Wilhelminaplein in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West. A 21-year-old man was also found seriously injured nearby and is believed to have been inv...
Free meatballs in the Ikea showroom: coming soon to Haarlem
Ikea is offering customers the opportunity to enjoy its famous meatballs for free directly within the store's showroom in Haarlem. This special event allows visitors to dine among other shoppers for a...
Beverwijk youth violence suspect tells court: 'I still regret it and agree with everything you say'
During a preliminary hearing in Haarlem, the Public Prosecution Service requested that four suspects involved in youth violence between groups from Beverwijk, Heemskerk, and Haarlem remain in custody....
Yosephina works at Janskliniek via Kennemerhart, but can also work at Sint Jacob and Zorgbalans through Flexcoop when it suits her: ‘This gives me freedom and security’
Elderly care organizations Zorgbalans, Sint Jacob, and Kennemerhart have launched a collaborative staffing pool called Flexcoop to share flexible personnel. This initiative provides healthcare workers...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 16 - March 22)
Several roadworks and partial street closures are scheduled throughout Haarlem from March 16 to March 22. Affected areas include Van Marumstraat and Langebrug, impacting traffic in the city center and...
Haarlem playgrounds save 46,000 kg of CO2 through sustainability measures
Thirteen playground buildings in Haarlem have undergone sustainable renovations, resulting in a reduction of 46,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The upgrades include the installation of solar panels, L...
Conflict between local foundations over Tata Steel mass claim grows: petition against Frisse Wind signed nearly 700 times
Stichting IJmond IJzersterk has launched a petition against Stichting Frisse Wind, which has already gained nearly 700 signatures. The conflict stems from a 1.4 billion euro mass claim filed by Frisse...
35-year-old man arrested after burglary in Heemstede
Police arrested a 35-year-old man early Monday morning following a burglary in a residential shed in Heemstede. The arrest took place around 3:20 AM on Van Slingelandtlaan.
Haarlem man (42) arrested after car ends up in water
A 42-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested after his car crashed into the Ringvaart canal in Vijfhuizen on Friday night. Fire department divers rescued the driver from the vehicle, and he was later d...
Driver loses control and ends up in water in Vijfhuizen
A motorist lost control of their vehicle and drove off a dike into the Ringvaart in Vijfhuizen on Sunday night. The car ended up partially submerged in the water after the accident occurred around 11:...
Haarlem residents refuse to fund rat control from city budget: ‘Residents must change their behavior first’
A minority of Haarlem residents support using municipal funds for increased rat control, with many arguing that citizens should first change their behavior to address the issue. Despite this, several ...
Municipal elections on March 18: what the CDA wants
On March 18, residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal council elections to select their local representatives. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the political parties involved, fo...
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 16-20)
This article highlights various activities and events taking place in Amsterdam from March 16 to 20. It encourages residents and visitors to overcome the start of the work week by exploring the city's...
Kids Repair Café offers youth sustainable perspective on toys, 'but repairing is sometimes difficult'
The first Kids Repair Café in Hoofddorp teaches children to repair items like toys and scooters to encourage sustainability and reduce waste. Guided by volunteers, the initiative aims to show kids th...