Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Speels Eskalatie wins best Acda Award final in years; the creative can even turn Satie's piano music into ska
The band Eskalatie won the 2026 Rob Acda Award finale at the Patronaat venue, breaking a long-standing dominance of conservatory-trained acts in the competition. The event saw a high audience turnout ...
Should the canal return to Haarlem’s Gedempte Oude Gracht, as in Zaandam? ‘If you want to ruin your city, you should do that’
Political parties in Haarlem are debating the restoration of the canal at the Gedempte Oude Gracht, mirroring a project completed in Zaandam in 2013. Experts who led the Zaandam initiative, including ...
Carlijn Trap (17): 'Many people at my school don't know what's going on in the municipality'
Seventeen-year-old Carlijn Trap from Hoofddorp is pursuing a career in politics, securing the fifth spot on the D66 party list for Haarlemmermeer. A former member of the local Youth Municipal Council,...
How Óscar García wants to turn the tide at Ajax: ‘Sometimes the most important players are on the bench’
Óscar García has eight matches remaining to lead Ajax into the Champions League. The 52-year-old coach aims to improve the team's performance through four specific strategies.
From arrested men to loyal customers: Yvonne takes in all cats
Yvonne Heiligers is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her cat boarding house in Haarlem, which she has operated mostly independently since 2001. The business attracts loyal clients from across the r...
Santpoort-Noord shooters hit the mark
Members of the VZOS archery club from Santpoort-Noord achieved strong results at the European Indoor Archery Championships in Waterford, Ireland. The athletes showcased their skills during the interna...
Where can young Haarlem residents live and should green space be sacrificed? These are the choices for youth in Haarlem
Housing is the primary focus of political parties in Haarlem ahead of the municipal elections on March 18. Young residents face significant challenges due to high prices and scarcity, prompting a deba...
Trance fans get their fill at Luminosity beach parties in Zandvoort and Bloemendaal
Trance music fans can attend several Luminosity parties on the beaches of Bloemendaal and Zandvoort this year. The season opener is scheduled to take place at Beachclub Fuel on Saturday, March 21.
Deadlock over Bos garden center development: No support for proposal to increase housing to eighty
A proposal to build eighty homes at the site of Garden Center Bos in Vogelenzang has reached a deadlock due to a lack of support. As a result, the development project will not proceed for the time bei...
Legalize the play area at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg
A proposal has been made to legalize the playground area at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg. The public is invited to share their opinions and vote on the matter.
Denk Haarlemmermeer wants to improve trust in politics: 'Some throw their voting pass straight in the trash'
Hakan Ünal, leader of the new Denk party branch in Haarlemmermeer, aims to restore political trust among residents who feel unrepresented and skip voting. He argues that increasing diversity within t...
Óscar García ‘proud’ to be Ajax coach: ‘A great honor, like being manager of Barcelona’
New Ajax coach Óscar García expressed his pride in leading the club, comparing the honor to coaching Barcelona. He described himself as a demanding coach ahead of the team's upcoming match against S...
Haarlem must refill its filled-in canals with water
A proposition suggests that the city of Haarlem should refill its previously filled-in canals with water. The article invites readers to share their opinions and vote on the matter.
Weeks of delays on A9 between Alkmaar and Uitgeest due to roadworks. New asphalt needed to prevent worsening of cracks on Haarlem-bound lanes.
Major maintenance and asphalt renewal will take place on the A9 highway between Alkmaar and Uitgeest from May 18 to June 15. The project aims to prevent further cracking on the roadway heading toward ...
LIVE | Óscar García holds first press conference as Ajax manager
Óscar García has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax, succeeding Fred Grim. García held his first press conference this afternoon ahead of his debut match against Sparta tomorrow at the Jo...
Paintings by late Haarlem artist Frans Strunk to be sold for Dutch Cancer Society: ‘He finally gets his first solo exhibition’
The paintings of deceased Haarlem artist Frans Strunk will be sold this coming weekend, with all proceeds donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF). Strunk passed away from cancer at age 80 last Decem...
New NME building with reused materials
The sustainable renovation of the NME building in Haarlem began in March 2026, focusing on the reuse of construction materials to reduce waste and emissions. The project will create a visitor center f...
Why are Haarlem's Waarderpolder and Reinaldapark being designated as residential locations again?
Haarlem aims to construct 15,000 new homes by 2035 across seven designated development zones, though debates persist regarding building in the Waarderpolder business park and Reinaldapark. City archit...
Cyclist and child injured in collision with car in Haarlem
A cyclist and a child were rushed to the hospital on Friday morning following an accident involving a car in Haarlem. Both individuals sustained injuries in the collision, though further details regar...
King's Day 2026: Amsterdam parties you don't want to miss
Amsterdam will celebrate King's Day on Monday, April 27, 2026, with the city hosting various festivities including boat parties on the canals and large festivals. The event is expected to draw thousan...
Bike gone! This many bikes were stolen in Haarlem last year
This article discusses the prevalence of bicycle theft in Haarlem, noting the common experience of owners finding their bikes missing and locks cut. It examines the statistics regarding how many bicyc...
Haarlem politicians and experts debate youth care waiting list of 400 children: ‘Does supply create demand?’
Politicians and experts in Haarlem gathered at the De Pletterij debate center to address the city's youth care waiting list of 400 children. The discussion explored causes for the increased demand, su...
Mystery over identity of Verspronck’s ‘Girl’ is part of the appeal. Painting now on display at Frans Hals Museum
The Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem is hosting an exhibition featuring Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck's famous painting 'Girl in a Blue Dress,' focusing on the enduring mystery of the subject's identity. ...
Bargain hunters search for gems at Sportcentrum Groenendaal flea market
Organisatieburo Mikki is hosting a flea market this Sunday at Sportcentrum Groenendaal on Heemsteedse Sportparklaan. The event invites bargain hunters and collectors to browse for unique items and enj...
From the Red Light District to Henk Sneevlietweg: The city in miniature at new Miniature Museum
Amsterdam has opened a new Miniature Museum in the former Diamond Museum building near Museumplein, featuring detailed and interactive replicas of iconic city landmarks. The museum focuses on historic...
Clarity at last for hundreds of Haarlem new homes facing nitrogen delays
The Haarlem municipality has released a list of housing projects, including hundreds of new homes, that are expected to face delays due to nitrogen regulations. Key affected sites include developments...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (March 13-15)
Haarlem features a busy schedule of activities and events for the weekend of March 13-15. Despite the unpredictable March weather, the city offers various outings to help residents and visitors fill t...
DI-RECT, Bankzitters, Sophie Straat and S10 at Bevrijdingspop. First names announced
The first artists for the upcoming Bevrijdingspop festival have been announced, including DI-RECT, Bankzitters, Sophie Straat, and S10. The event, which features a diverse mix of Dutch musical talent,...
Controversial solar farm near Schiphol to get 230,000 new panels
230,000 new glare-resistant solar panels are being installed at a solar park near Schiphol Airport to replace previous ones that blinded landing pilots. The 14-million-euro replacement project is fund...
'The friendship turned out to be more than just a holiday romance; it was even better back in the Netherlands,' says Kars (26) about Damin (25)
Damin Hajjaji and Kars Zijlstra from Haarlem share the story of their friendship, which began during a holiday and continued to grow after they returned home. The two young men reflect on how their bo...