Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Bike tour with cultural historian Karen past the heritage gems in Haarlem's suburbs: ‘They have stories just as interesting as the city center’
Cultural historian Karen Schenk is organizing bicycle tours this spring to explore historical heritage sites in the suburbs of Haarlem. These tours aim to demonstrate that areas outside the city cente...
Learn to identify trees during free bud walk in the Haarlemmerhout, the oldest city forest in the Netherlands
IVN Zuid-Kennemerland is organizing a free tree identification walk on March 8th in the Haarlemmerhout, the oldest urban forest in the Netherlands. Participants will learn to recognize trees without t...
Schipholpoort makes way for Spaarnepoort
Vacant office buildings at the intersection of Schipholweg and Europaweg in Haarlem are being rapidly demolished. This clearing of the site marks the transition from the old Schipholpoort area to the ...
Zandvoort theater renovation spirals out of control: €600,000 extra costs and noise problems
Theater De Krocht in Zandvoort reopened in mid-February following a major renovation that exceeded its budget by 600,000 euros. The local municipality has also expressed concerns regarding the buildin...
Dick Schreuder and Ajax seem a perfect match, but is he really on Jordi Cruyff's radar?
NEC coach Dick Schreuder is being strongly linked to a potential managerial role at Ajax. The article explores whether technical director Jordi Cruijff is seriously considering Schreuder and if he wou...
Interior Afternoon Haarlem on March 6: Discover Interior Styles from 1875-1945
On Friday, March 6, four experts will host an interior design afternoon at the Rosenstock-Huessy House in Haarlem. The event will explore the historical interior styles of local residential homes dati...
Paul Meijer of BVNL files police report against PvdA’s Kim Denie over ‘theft from municipal coffers’ claim
BVNL council member Paul Meijer has filed a legal complaint against PvdA's Kim Denie over social media comments regarding a court-ordered €40,000 repayment to his former party. While Meijer claims t...
Fedde and Vigo collect paper for their scout group. 'We are also selling jackets for our new clubhouse'
Brothers Vigo and Fedde collect old paper in Santpoort using a go-kart to raise money for their scouting group, St. Radboud. In addition to the paper collection, they are also selling vests to fund th...
Haarlem heads to the polls! Take the voting aid for the municipal elections here
Residents of Haarlem will go to the polls on Wednesday, March 18, to elect a new city council. A StemWijzer voting aid is available to help voters determine which political party aligns with their vie...
From shelf stacker to fresh produce manager: Peter from Haarlem marks 50 years at Albert Heijn. 'Back then there was only white and brown bread'
Peter van Agteren from Haarlem is celebrating 50 years of employment at the Albert Heijn supermarket chain, where he began as a shelf stocker in 1975. Now serving as a fresh manager, he reflects on ho...
Haarlem Bird Hospital hosts free nature activities for children Wednesday afternoon
The Vogelhospitaal in Haarlem is hosting a free nature activity for children called the 'Creepy Crawly Expedition' on Sunday, March 1st. From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, participants can explore the garden to...
Skating in shorts at Boerderij Zorgvrij in Spaarnwoude: ‘And on the first warm day we also have an ice cream’
Residents in Spaarnwoude and Santpoort celebrated the first warm day of the year with outdoor activities like skating and cycling. The arrival of spring weather encouraged locals to visit Boerderij Zo...
Police chase from Amsterdam ends in Haarlem
Police initiated a high-speed pursuit of a Mercedes on Wednesday evening starting in Amsterdam. The chase continued along the N200 highway and concluded in Haarlem.
Municipal scanning car hits lamppost in Haarlem
A scan car belonging to the Haarlem and Zandvoort municipality crashed into a lamppost on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at the corner of Julianastraat and Stolbergstraat in Haarlem.
Griekspoor beats Bublik to reach Dubai quarter-finals
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor advanced to the quarterfinals of the Dubai tennis tournament after defeating world number 10 Alexander Bublik on Wednesday. The victory secures Griekspoor a place...
Accident on A9 towards Uitgeest causes major delays, one person injured
An accident involving two cars on the A9 motorway towards Uitgeest led to a complete road closure and significant traffic delays on Wednesday evening. One person was injured in the collision, which al...
Dine for less at these Haarlem restaurants during Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week is returning to Haarlem, offering diners the opportunity to eat at participating restaurants for a discounted price over nearly a month and a half. The event allows visitors to explore...
Working? No way, they're enjoying the sun: First spring warmth draws Haarlem residents outdoors
The first spring warmth of the season brought residents of Haarlem outdoors to enjoy a sunny Wednesday. Many people traded their winter coats for light jackets and took to their bicycles or opened the...
Doors of Velserbroek residential complex wide open for a month: 'Strangers recently entered a neighbor's home again'
The doors of the De Hofstede residential complex in Velserbroek have remained open for nearly a month due to a malfunctioning entry system. Residents have expressed concern for their safety after unau...
Renewed unrest at Gierstraat-Breestraat corner. Felled trees and new hospitality permit application raise eyebrows
Tensions have resurfaced at the corner of Gierstraat and Breestraat in Haarlem after the property owner cut down several trees and submitted a new catering permit application. The local city council h...
Coastal towns want mandatory insurance after cutter runs aground, Fisherman's Union supportive
Coastal municipalities in North Holland are advocating for mandatory liability insurance for vessels under 300 tons following the costly stranding of an uninsured cutter near Zandvoort. The Dutch Fish...
Who knows where missing Sophia (37) from The Hague is?
The family and police are searching for 37-year-old Sophia (Yiqun) Wang, who disappeared after leaving Amsterdam's Amstelstation around midnight on Friday, February 20. Originally from The Hague, auth...
Francesco (91) and Agnieta (95) rest in Tilburg, but their missionary work continues in the Moluccas
Two elderly sisters in Tilburg, Francesco and Agnieta, recently reviewed the impact of their long-term missionary work in the Moluccas through photographs taken by Ton Toemen. The article reflects on ...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (February 27 to March 1)
This article provides recommendations for activities and events taking place in Amsterdam during the weekend of February 27 to March 1. As the days grow longer, the city offers various engaging option...
Scented candle causes fire in Hoofddorp apartment complex: 'Bed was on fire'
A fire broke out in a Hoofddorp apartment complex this morning after a scented candle set a bed on fire while a teenage resident was briefly away. Emergency services evacuated the building and rescued...
Ajax punished for fireworks against FC Groningen: F-side empty during next home match
Ajax has been penalized with a closure of the F-Side stand for their upcoming match against Sparta on March 14 following a fireworks incident during a game against FC Groningen. The club accepted the ...
Roads in Velsen and IJmuiden closed for major asphalt maintenance
The municipality of Velsen will begin major asphalt maintenance on several regional roads starting in mid-March. Construction is scheduled to occur overnight between 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM, which may res...
Area ban for shot troublemaker in Spaarndam, 68-year-old shooter remanded for three months
A 68-year-old man from Spaarndam remains in pretrial detention for three months after shooting his neighbor in the legs in February. He faces charges of attempted manslaughter, aggravated assault, and...
Why more and more children are not going to school and how we are tackling it
The number of children not attending school rose to 821 during the last academic year. Authorities have investigated the causes for this increase and are now implementing measures to address the issue...
Help for seniors with moving
The City of Haarlem has reintroduced a moving expense allowance of €1,250 for seniors aged 65 and older who transition from multi-story rental homes to more accessible housing. This initiative, part...