Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Heavy damage after collision on N208 near Velserbroek, road closed
Two cars collided on the N208 near Velserbroek on Tuesday morning, resulting in significant damage and a road closure. Ambulance personnel arrived at the scene to evaluate the individuals involved in ...
SportDaad misses action in Haarlem parties' sports plans: ‘They stick to generalities’
The Haarlem lobby group SportDaad expressed disappointment with the sports platforms of 17 local political parties, citing a lack of cohesion and concrete actions in their election programs. The group...
Cyclists’ Union wants more 30 km/h streets: ‘Velsen is lagging behind’
Han van Spanje of the Fietsersbond Velsen is urging the municipality of Velsen to accelerate the implementation of 30 km/h zones to match the progress of neighboring areas. He claims that Velsen is cu...
With the time capsule buried, the renovation of Eigenwijze can truly begin: ‘It will soon be your school!’
Construction of the new building for Kindcentrum Eigenwijze has officially started with the burial of a time capsule on Monday morning at the Visserstraat site. Four students participated in the cerem...
Haarlem man sentenced to prison for fake weapon threat and arson: 'A targeted action against the victims'
A 63-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to 360 days in prison for threatening a couple with a replica firearm and committing arson. The incident occurred in March last year on Zwaardstraat, ...
Suspect in Soest explosion also struck in Hoofddorp a week later
A suspect wanted for an explosion in Soest is also believed to be responsible for a dangerous blast in Hoofddorp that occurred a week later. The television program Opsporing Verzocht has released foot...
Pressure on Haarlem housing market eased slightly over the past four years
The pressure on the housing market in Haarlem has slightly decreased over the past four years, making it less overheated for potential buyers. Data released by area developer BPD indicates that while ...
Angelo Delsen, SP leader: ‘If I didn’t know GroenLinks was lying, I would have voted for them’
Mahla (45) from Haarlem screams with joy hearing Khamenei is dead: 'But celebrating feels too early'
Mahla Cacaee, a Haarlem resident who lived for years under Iran's oppressive regime, expressed joy following news that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli and American attac...
Fire in Overveen dunes, road closed
A fire broke out in the dunes along Zeeweg in Overveen on Monday evening, prompting a large response from the fire department. The road was closed to traffic while emergency services worked to extingu...
Passive, sloppy and Mika Godts as Amin Younes: was PEC away really Ajax's worst game this season?
Ajax's scoreless draw against PEC Zwolle has been criticized by fans as one of the team's worst performances of the season. Supporters expressed their frustration with the lackluster play during the m...
Farewell to the warm heart of Overveen: Ineke Janssen leaves as owner of Primera after nineteen years
Ineke Janssen is stepping down as the owner of the Primera store in Overveen after nineteen years of service. The shop has been a central part of the local community, serving as a hub for residents du...
Asian comfort food: Labo Chao brings new flavors to Haarlem
Labo Chao, a new Pan-Asian eatery owned by Xiaodong Yeh, has opened in the former location of Bistrobar Indonesia in Haarlem. The menu features diverse Asian flavors with significant Chinese influence...
No more deer collisions: Zandvoort gets new fence along railway tracks
ProRail plans to install a two-meter-high wildlife fence along the railway track between Zandvoort and Overveen this spring to prevent frequent collisions with deer. The project aims to improve safety...
Man kicked into the water at Oosterdokskade
A man was kicked into the water at the Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon by a group of three suspects who fled the scene. The victim managed to climb out of the water himself and file...
Vanished: Football club Breesaap played at the highest amateur level in the 1960s
The defunct Dutch football club Breesaap, originally founded by employees of the Hoogovens steelworks, is featured in a series about historical sports organizations. During its peak in the 1960s, the ...
Study: Housing and green space are the key issues at the Haarlem polls
A study by Citisens reveals that housing and environmental issues are the primary concerns for voters in Haarlem's upcoming elections. Residents are expected to support political parties based on thei...
Bicycle underpass at Cruquius Bridges opened. Muesli bar as a thank you for patience
A new bicycle underpass at the Cruquius bridges has opened to improve safety for local commuters. To mark the occasion and thank cyclists for their patience during construction, officials handed out m...
Pub quiz for book lovers at Blokker in Heemstede and Cpunt in Hoofddorp
During Book Week, book lovers can participate in themed pub quizzes at two regional locations. The events will take place on March 11 at Bookstore Blokker in Heemstede and the following day at the lib...
Debut album by Culi from Uitgeest released: Every single has a music video.
Pop artist Culi, also known as Philip Kniese from Uitgeest, has released his debut album titled 'WHERE_SHADOWS_DON’T_EXIST_'. The project took two years to complete and includes music videos for eve...
Spaarneveer temporarily out of service
The Spaarne ferry service between Schalkwijk and Haarlem South-West is temporarily suspended due to a broken engine. Operations are expected to resume on Saturday, March 7.
Support for improved accessibility of public locations
Haarlem is introducing a new subsidy starting March 2026 to help local businesses and organizations improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility needs. Funding of up to €...
Daycare substitute suspected of indecently touching children
A 66-year-old substitute teacher at a daycare in Amsterdam is suspected of indecently touching two children. The Public Prosecution Service is also prosecuting the suspect for creating child pornograp...
'The creative process is just as important as the result': everyone can participate in this exhibition at Nieuwe Vide
Artists Jeannette Slütter and Harriet Rose Morley are presenting the exhibition Supporting Acts at the Nieuwe Vide art space, which focuses on the creative process and collaboration. The project invi...
Which party are you voting for in the Haarlem municipal elections?
This article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding the upcoming municipal elections in Haarlem. It lists various political parties, including both established groups and newcomers, to gau...
David Looman (BVNL) wants to reverse Haarlem’s zero-emission zone: ‘In construction, you’re just castrated without a van’
David Looman of the BVNL party is running for a seat in the Haarlem city council with the primary goal of abolishing the city's zero-emission zone. Looman, a construction business owner, argues that t...
A vegan day in Amsterdam! Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner: here's where to go!
In honor of the National Week Without Meat and Dairy, which has run annually since 2018, this article offers a guide to vegan dining in Amsterdam. The initiative aims to encourage individuals to reduc...
Roadwork in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 2 - March 8)
Haarlem will experience several road closures and traffic disruptions due to scheduled roadworks from March 2 to March 8. Key locations affected include the Van Marumstraat and the Langebrug, potentia...
Breeding season begins at PWN: nature areas partially closed and dogs back on leash
PWN has announced the start of the breeding season in the dunes, implementing restrictions to protect local wildlife from disturbance. Visitors are required to keep dogs on a leash and avoid certain c...
Son Mieux plays new album four times in 24 hours upon release
The Hague-based band Son Mieux will perform four special shows within a 24-hour period to celebrate the release of their new album, "24 Hours." The events are scheduled for April 10 and 11 at De Weste...