Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Darryl ‘Insayno’ was Haarlem’s city poet for two days until comments on slavery and the Holocaust surfaced: ‘My plans for Haarlem will remain in the vault forever’
Rapper Darryl Danchelo Osenga, known as Insayno, reflects on his brief two-day tenure as Haarlem's city poet in 2020, which ended due to controversy over past lyrics comparing slavery to the Holocaust...
Almost Outside Reading Day in Haarlem! 5 must-reads according to popular BookTokker Marwa
Buitenleesdag (Outdoor Reading Day) takes place on Sunday, June 28, encouraging residents of Haarlem to read in local parks and on sunny terraces. The event features book recommendations from popular ...
Suddenly, an alarm goes off just before Thijs Römer's performance
Dutch actor Thijs Römer has returned to the theater with a performance detailing his time in prison, marking a carefully managed comeback following his legal controversies. A reporter attending the s...
Haarlem commemorates and celebrates Keti Koti in the city
Haarlem will host several activities, including lectures, city walks, and workshops, on Saturday, July 1st, to commemorate and celebrate the abolition of slavery. These events mark the annual Keti Kot...
New alderman knows what it's like to pinch every penny: this is Araya Sumter
Araya Sumter has been appointed as a new alderman in Amsterdam, overseeing social justice, poverty relief, and diversity initiatives. Drawing from her personal history of financial hardship and her ca...
Have your say on Haarlem station square
From June 29 to July 3, residents and travelers are invited to provide input on the renovation of the Haarlem station area during the Week of the Station Area. The event includes activities like playi...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (June 22 - June 29)
Roadworks will cause partial closures and traffic delays in several parts of Haarlem, including the Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest, from June 22 to June 29. Travelers should plan for potential disr...
Haarlem residents pay less for energy than in comparable municipalities
Residents of Haarlem spend an average of €2,879 per year on electricity, gas, and fuel, which is lower than in most comparable municipalities. Despite these lower costs, a small percentage of househ...
Boat fire in Mooie Nel near Spaarndam quickly under control
Firefighters responded to a boat fire in the Mooie Nel near Spaarndam on Sunday evening around 7:20 PM. The blaze was quickly brought under control following the arrival of emergency services.
Renovated Slaughterhouse finally officially opens: 'A construction site suits us, but a bit of life is nicer'
The renovated Slachthuis in Haarlem has officially opened, transforming the historic former slaughterhouse into a mixed-use facility. The site now hosts sports activities, hospitality venues, and offi...
Haarlem to launch new city festival on July 12: FIER Haarlem, inspired by the historic Siege of Haarlem
Haarlem will launch a new city festival called FIER Haarlem on July 12. The event is inspired by the historical Siege of Haarlem.
Hospitality has been a fixture at the site of Paviljoen Het Witte Huis for over a century, but not every establishment lasted as long
The hospitality site at Zeeweg 3 in Overveen has a history dating back to 1915, when it first began serving visitors from a simple wooden building. After more than a century of continuous operation th...
Two bouquets of flowers under windshield wipers in memory. Man who died in car on Rijksstraatweg reportedly lived in the vehicle
Flowers were placed on a car in Haarlem in memory of a man who died inside the vehicle last Friday near Marsmanplein. Local residents reported that the man had been living in his Peugeot 107 at the ti...
‘Little Local’ grant scheme for small-scale projects
The 'Little Local' subsidy scheme is now open for applications from individuals with small-scale projects that benefit their neighborhood or region. This initiative aims to support community-driven id...
Lost deer roams train tracks and highway for hours
A stray deer roamed through Haarlem for several hours on Sunday, appearing on the A200 highway and near the Spaarnwoude train station. Police attempted to capture the animal but eventually allowed it ...
Have you seen Macho, Flip or Biscuit? These eight pets are missing in Haarlem
Eight pets, including animals named Macho, Flip, and Biscuit, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to help locate the missing animals listed by the comm...
New residents visit Schalkwijk Center housing project
On Saturday, future residents visited the Schalkwijk Centrum construction site in Haarlem during 'Dag van de Bouw' to view their future homes. Visitors were able to explore the building where they are...
Attention travelers: Public transport in Haarlem may be disrupted by strike
Public transport workers in Haarlem plan to strike during the early morning of Wednesday, June 24. The industrial action is expected to bring train and bus services to a standstill, leading to potenti...
Confidently cycling through Haarlem: Every Schalkwijk resident should be able to do it, says Buurts: 'Cycling expands your world'
The organization Buurts is launching cycling lessons at Californiëplein in Haarlem to help adults who never learned to ride a bike as children. The initiative aims to increase residents' independence...
Long-standing family feud escalates in Boerhaavewijk, but brothers avoid prison for attempted manslaughter
Two brothers, aged 25 and 33, were convicted of attempted manslaughter following a violent family conflict in Haarlem's Boerhaavewijk neighborhood. The court found that they drove a car into a nephew ...
Great atmosphere at Haarlem's Café Studio after 2-0 win over Sweden
Fans at Café Studio in Haarlem celebrated a 2-0 victory for the Netherlands against Sweden. The atmosphere at the Grote Markt was festive as supporters gathered to watch the national team's success.
'No, it is fundamentally unfair that a Zandvoort councillor is paid less than in Haarlem': Belinda Göransson has been a councillor for 20 years
Belinda Göransson, a long-serving council member, argues that it is unfair for representatives in smaller municipalities to receive lower pay than their counterparts in larger cities like Haarlem. Sh...
Risk of unrest in Zandvoort: municipality declares emergency decree
The municipality of Zandvoort has implemented an emergency ordinance until Monday to manage high visitor volumes and prevent potential disturbances. This measure grants authorities additional powers t...
After Bolstoren, developer wants to quickly move forward with three apartment complexes: 'That tank is a nod to the parking discussions'
A developer is moving forward with plans to build three apartment complexes at the Bolsterrein site in Haarlem following the completion of the Bolstoren. To humorously address local parking concerns, ...
'Are you going to the mayor?' ask PRO councilor Kim’s children weekly: 'I rely heavily on my family to manage everything'
Kim van Goethem, a council member in Haarlemmermeer, discusses the challenge of balancing her political work with a job at the municipality of Haarlem and a family of two young children. She credits t...
Briny mussels and melt-in-the-mouth Spanish ham: that typical tapas vibe at Bilboa (8)
Bilboa is a new tapas restaurant located at the Oude Groenmarkt in Haarlem that focuses on authentic Spanish flavors and traditional dishes. The establishment offers a wide selection of menu items, in...
In love with the concept of trudging through mud and hundreds of obstacles for two days. Bram (24) takes on grueling Ultron Viking for ALS Foundation: 'This is the purest form of life I know'
Bram van Amersfoort will participate in the grueling two-day Ultron Viking obstacle run in the Spaarnwoude recreation area on September 26 and 27. The 24-year-old aims to cover over 100 kilometers and...
Craving a greasy snack? 7 fry shops in Haarlem city center
This article highlights seven recommended fries shops located in the city center of Haarlem. It provides suggestions for shoppers or individuals looking for a snack after a night out in the city.
Councilor Bas de Ruig reviews documents during dinner: ‘Sometimes there is little time between work and council’
Bas de Ruig, the 32-year-old floor leader for D66 in the municipality of Velsen, discusses the challenges of balancing his political duties with a 32-hour work week. He currently serves in the local c...
Councilor Moussa Aynan wished he had spent more time with his newborns: ‘I wasn’t well prepared’
Haarlem council member Moussa Aynan reflects on the difficulty of balancing his twenty-year political career with the birth and upbringing of his three children. He notes that he was not well prepared...