Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Extra funding for new Velsen City Theater? Most parties oppose and want plan adjusted
Renovation and expansion of the Stadsschouwburg Velsen face further delays due to nitrogen regulations, leading to potential cost increases. Most local political parties oppose allocating extra funds ...
Is there still room for temporary housing at Kennemerboulevard and extra cruise ships in IJmuiden? Opinions differ widely
Debate is ongoing regarding the potential for temporary housing and additional cruise ship capacity on the west side of IJmuiden. Proponents argue that these developments could address the local housi...
Seven parties on six propositions for Hillegom: on housing, traffic, asylum seekers, and more
Seven political parties are competing for 19 municipal council seats in Hillegom's upcoming elections on March 18th. To assist voters, the Haarlems Dagblad presented the parties with six propositions ...
Fireworks shows in Velsen neighborhoods and opening the bus lane during closures? Political parties are not keen
Political parties in the municipality of Velsen are hesitant to ban individual New Year's Eve fireworks because a central display would be too costly and difficult to organize across its many village ...
LIVE Eredivisie | Struggling Ajax visit FC Groningen, who have lost six in a row
Ajax faces FC Groningen in an away match as they compete for second place in the Eredivisie standings. Despite drawing their last four games, Ajax remains in contention, while Groningen attempts to br...
More housing, but also more greenery: How Haarlem parties plan to solve the dilemma
Haarlem faces a significant housing shortage while also being recognized as the most paved municipality in the Netherlands. To address the challenge of building more homes without reducing limited gre...
History repeats itself, women are again being denied knowledge, says science censorship curator Eulàlia Gassó Miracle
Curator Eulàlia Gassó Miracle has organized an exhibition exploring censorship in science and the historical exclusion of women from knowledge. The display features centuries-old books and uses atmo...
Robbers brandished guns in wholesaler and shot at fleeing employee; sole suspect denies charges
Employees at a consumer electronics wholesaler in Haarlemmermeer were assaulted and one was shot during an armed robbery in August 2024. A 4.5-year prison sentence has been demanded for a 43-year-old ...
HFC match-winner at Nieuw Zuid almost played for Quick Boys: ‘For whatever reason it didn’t happen’
Delano Ladan scored the decisive header for Haarlem-based club Koninklijke HFC to secure a 1-0 victory over Quick Boys. The goal was particularly significant as Ladan had previously undergone a trial ...
Heemstede seeks solutions for N201 traffic bottleneck but leaves debate to successors: ‘New city council has its work cut out’
The Heemstede municipal council discussed the ongoing traffic congestion issues on the N201 and Cruquiusweg during its final session of the current term. Members decided to defer any concrete decision...
How the ghost of Óscar García looms over Fred Grim, fueled by Jordi Cruijff's words
Ajax coach Fred Grim aims to maintain pressure on league rivals Feyenoord while dealing with the legacy and influence of youth coach Óscar García. The situation has been intensified by recent public...
Jiya (16) and Elza (18) on their friendship: ‘Our friendship feels like a major plot twist’
Sixteen-year-old Jiya Bakas from Haarlem and eighteen-year-old Elza Sakinskaya from Vogelenzang discuss their unique friendship for a regional feature. They share insights into what makes their bond s...
Philosopher Jacqueline Duurland at Badhuis Leidsebuurt
The Badhuis in the Leidsebuurt will host philosopher Jacqueline Duurland and a singer-songwriter this Sunday afternoon to celebrate International Women's Day. The event offers a cultural program for t...
Ten reports of loud bangs at Harsco processing plant
The North Sea Canal Area Environment Service has received ten reports of loud bangs originating from the Tata Steel site. These incidents are specifically linked to activities at the processor Harsco.
Santpoort-Noord gets ATM back: residents can withdraw cash at Dekamarkt from March 23
Residents of Santpoort-Noord will regain access to a local ATM starting March 23, with a new Geldmaat machine being installed at the Dekamarkt supermarket. This move restores cash withdrawal services ...
Education beckons aspiring teachers: ‘It’s a bit of a puzzle, as I didn’t study English’
A Meet & Greet event featuring 42 schools from the Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, and Amstelland regions saw a high turnout of prospective teachers interested in the profession. The gathering highlighted th...
Rijnland renovates wastewater treatment plant in Haarlem Waarderpolder
The Rijnland District Water Control Board has officially started the renovation and expansion of the wastewater treatment plant in Haarlem's Waarderpolder. The project began on March 5 with the instal...
Stepfather (77) sentenced to five years for abusing stepdaughter: ‘Abused his role as father’
A 77-year-old man has been sentenced by a court in Haarlem to five years in prison for the long-term sexual abuse of his stepdaughter. The court's ruling exceeded the prosecutor's request by one year,...
Jawbone with gold teeth belongs to a person who died after 1920
The Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) has determined that a discovered jaw with golden teeth belonged to an individual who died after 1920. This finding was confirmed by a police spokesperson as pa...
Following call for transparency, most Heemstede parties oppose shortcut at Sportpark HBC
A majority of political parties in Heemstede have declared their opposition to building a road or traffic crossing through Sportpark HBC. This decision follows an open letter from the Sportpark HBC Fo...
"We dance, but it's out of sadness," housing group risks losing their home
The residential group "De Nieuwe Ark," which includes four individuals with intellectual disabilities, faces potential homelessness as their current residence is scheduled for demolition in May. Suppo...
Haarlem most future-proof municipality
Haarlem has been ranked as the most future-proof municipality in the Netherlands according to a study on climate policy among 70 large Dutch cities. The city was recognized for successfully integratin...
Repeat offender back in court for IJmuiden thefts: 'Yes sir, it's quite a list'
A 35-year-old repeat offender appeared before a police judge in Haarlem on Thursday to face charges for a series of property crimes committed in IJmuiden between August and January. The defendant part...
Living in a gym in Betondorp? This former school is now for sale (and no, you don't have to do gymnastics anymore)
A former school building from 1926, known as De Scheepskameel, is currently for sale in the Betondorp neighborhood of Amsterdam. This unique property allows residents to live in a historic space that ...
Tada! Haarlem's first female council members receive portraits in city hall
Mayor Jos Wienen unveiled portraits of Haarlem's first three female council members at the city hall this week. The ceremony honors these prominent historical figures for their significant contributio...
Fred Grim spoke with Jordi Cruijff, but not about the future: 'We do it weekly'
Ajax interim coach Fred Grim stated that his recent meeting with technical director Jordi Cruijff did not involve discussions about his future at the club. Grim expressed no concern regarding his job ...
Heemstede coalition aimed for a future-proof village. What is already noticeable in daily practice?
The 2022 Heemstede coalition agreement set goals to make the village safe, green, and future-proof through updated frameworks and visions. Despite these legislative plans, the tangible effects on the ...
Dutch Tour hero gifts Ryan Kamp ‘Ferrari on two wheels’: ‘Nice to be out of the Belgian world’
Former professional cyclist Laurens ten Dam has established the only Dutch cyclocross team, featuring rider Ryan Kamp. Ten Dam aims to increase the popularity of cyclocross in the Netherlands, challen...
Finally clear why De Linie in Velserbroek has been without streetlights for years
A bureaucratic error has been identified as the cause of long-term street lighting failures at the Linie in Velserbroek. After years of residents' complaints and government agencies shifting responsib...
Mike (35) competes in flower arranging championship: 'I train intensively with fellow florists'
Mike Boerma, a 35-year-old florist from Haarlem, will compete in the Dutch Championship Floral Art in Ede on March 9 and 10. Boerma, who considers flower arranging a form of art, has been training int...