Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Carefree Koninklijke HFC brushes aside Spakenburg and looks to the new season with confidence. 'Glad it's over'
Koninklijke HFC concluded their season with a 3-2 victory over Spakenburg. The Haarlem-based team's performance in the final match provides confidence for the upcoming season.
First local tropical day, beach parking lots full
Large crowds are flocking to Dutch beaches like Zandvoort and Scheveningen to enjoy the year's first tropical day. As a result of the summer weather, parking lots in these popular coastal areas have r...
Comer/Dreefzicht resembles Van der Valk but slightly pricier: Nice ambiance, friendly staff, food could be better
The restaurant Comer, formerly known as Dreefzicht, reopened in September after being vacant for five years. While the establishment is noted for its pleasant ambiance and service, recent reviews sugg...
Teacher victim of car fire at school in Hoofddorp
A teacher's car was one of two vehicles destroyed by fire within 24 hours at the Haarlemmermeer Lyceum in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incidents, as both cars involved were blue S...
Haarlem resident (22) dies after collision with truck
A 22-year-old man from Haarlem died on Tuesday morning following a head-on collision between his car and a truck at a roundabout in Beverwijk. Emergency services attended the scene, but the victim suc...
Shot putter Ruben and gymnast Dunja to focus on enjoying the Special Olympics
Nearly 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete in the Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem this June. Local participants Ruben Hussaarts and Dunja Radevic emphasize that while...
From winter coats to T-shirts in two days: How Haarlem's hospitality industry deals with the changing weather
The hospitality industry in Haarlem and its surrounding areas is adjusting to rapid shifts in Dutch weather as temperatures are expected to rise to over 25 degrees Celsius this weekend. Local business...
This is how much you pay for a round on a Haarlem terrace
An investigation into the costs of buying a round of drinks at terraces in Haarlem provides locals with an estimate of what they will spend when socializing. The study looks at typical prices for drin...
Historic Haarlem heritage Conrad Wharf from 1897 to make way for new construction
The Haarlem municipality has decided to proceed with a housing development that requires the demolition of historical remains of the 1897 Conradwerf shipyard, which were recently rediscovered hidden i...
Sixteen years after demolition, construction finally begins on the former Sonneborn factory site
Construction has officially begun on the former Sonneborn factory site in Haarlem-Noord, sixteen years after the original buildings were demolished. The project includes the development of 160 new hom...
Haarlem region municipalities reluctant to offer emergency shelters, pointing to unsuitable sites
Municipalities in the Haarlem region are hesitant to provide emergency shelter for asylum seekers despite a request from Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink. Local authorities indicate they currently h...
Taking a dip? Negative swimming advice for this location in Haarlem
Authorities have issued a negative swimming advice for a specific location in Haarlem due to concerns over water quality and safety. The warning was released by Rijkswaterstaat and regional water boar...
Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld and Sem van Duijn were the top-rated players at Telstar, but will they still be White Lions next season?
Following Telstar's 14th-place finish in the Eredivisie, Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld, and Sem van Duijn emerged as the team's top-rated players according to performance reviews. The club now faces u...
Sky-high costs and unnecessarily long waiting lists in Haarlem youth care, but municipalities fail to intervene. 'Very strange'
Youth in the Haarlem and IJmond regions face significantly longer wait times for mental health services compared to neighboring areas due to restrictive administrative regulations. These rules prevent...
After twenty years, ‘impaled man from Haarlem’ looks back: ‘Enjoy the moment’
Ed Amelung from Haarlem is reflecting on surviving a freak accident twenty years ago where he was impaled by a thick iron bar during a company outing in Loon op Zand. Now 61, Amelung shares his story ...
Fort Island transformed into art fair for the weekend: 34 barracks full of art
Fort Island IJmuiden is hosting the fifth edition of the Art Island art fair this weekend, showcasing 30 galleries across 34 barracks. For the first time, the event features a Haarlem-based gallery, C...
Great weekend for fair-weather drivers, but Haarlem has fewer convertibles than a year ago
The Netherlands expects a sunny and record-breaking warm Pentecost weekend due to a heat dome over Europe. Despite these ideal conditions for fair-weather drivers, Haarlem currently has fewer register...
Pot market turns Haarlem green with stalls full of plants and flowers
The Potjesmarkt plant and flower market returned to Haarlem's Raamvest and Raamsingel on Friday evening. The event filled the area with numerous stalls showcasing a vibrant variety of greenery and blo...
No trains to and from Haarlem due to power outage
A power outage has halted all train traffic to and from Haarlem on Friday afternoon. The Dutch railway operator NS expects the disruption to last until approximately 6:45 PM.
No trains to and from Haarlem due to power outage
Train traffic to, from, and through Haarlem has been suspended due to a power failure on the tracks that began around 3:15 PM. NS expects the disruption to last until at least 5:30 PM while technician...
Haarlem literary historian Nop Maas (1949) dies: the life of Gerard Reve in two thousand pages as his life's work
The Haarlem-based literary historian and writer Nop Maas has passed away at the age of 76. He was best known for his monumental three-volume biography of Dutch author Gerard Reve, titled 'Kroniek van ...
Sahera (23) and Betelihem (24) on their friendship: We are the Afghan and Eritrean versions of each other
Sahera Fatah and Betelihem Alazar, two young women living in Haarlem, share the story of their deep friendship for a local feature. Despite their different backgrounds from Afghanistan and Eritrea, th...
Boulangerie Oscar expands beyond Kennemerland: Eighth branch to open at Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Boulangerie Oscar is expanding its presence beyond the Kennemerland region with the opening of its eighth branch near Sloterdijk in Amsterdam. The bakery chain, owned by Stach Schaberg, currently oper...
De Koepel transforms into Ukrainian art laboratory during Promin culture festival this weekend
The Ukrainian culture festival Promin is taking place this weekend at De Koepel in Haarlem. Following its debut in Lisbon, Haarlem is the second city to host the event.
Drinking coffee on a Haarlem terrace takes priority over loading and unloading
A Dutch publication is seeking reader opinions on whether terrace activities in Haarlem should be prioritized over vehicle loading and unloading. This topic serves as the outlet's weekly proposition t...
In addition to orgasm, wage, and pension gaps, there is also an autism gap, according to author Mirjam Groen
Author and journalist Mirjam Groen has released her debut book, "De autismekloof," which explores the differences in how autism is diagnosed and experienced in women compared to men. The work combines...
Grab your sunglasses and shorts: Summer weather expected for Pentecost in Haarlem
Haarlem is expected to experience sunny, summer-like weather during the Pentecost weekend. Residents are advised to prepare for high temperatures by bringing sunglasses and sunscreen.
Number of children in Haarlem in youth care down for the second year in a row
The number of children receiving youth care in Haarlem has decreased for the second year in a row. Statistics show that one in eleven young people in the city utilized youth care services over the pas...
De Houtvaart swimming pool adds extra opening hours for Pentecost as sunny weather warms the water
The De Houtvaart swimming pool in Haarlem will extend its opening hours during the upcoming Pentecost weekend due to a forecast of warmer weather. After a cold start to the season, temperatures exceed...
Holidaymakers unable to access campsite for weeks as owner closes site
Holidaymakers at the Sandevoerde campsite in Zandvoort have been locked out for weeks due to an ongoing conflict with the owner, who plans to replace current mobile homes with luxury chalets. While gu...