Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Municipalities build asylum seeker centers in protected landscapes: only as a last resort
Several municipalities in North Holland are seeking or have received permission to build temporary asylum seeker centers on protected provincial land due to a lack of space within urban borders. The p...
Sisters Heather (29) and Silver (26) from Haarlem play at the World Cup for ecstatic fans: 'We had to get used to the noise'
Haarlem sisters Heather and Silver Siegers are competing in the Cricket World Cup in England, experiencing significantly larger and louder crowds than in the Dutch domestic league. The athletes noted ...
Why does a Haarlem city councilor earn more than twice as much as those in Velsen or Bloemendaal?
As new municipal councils begin their terms in the Netherlands, questions have arisen regarding the time commitment and financial compensation for local officials. The article investigates the signifi...
Haarlem residents cool runners with water pistols and hoses during scorching Grachtenloop: ‘Normally I drink wine, now I’m soaking them’
Residents of Haarlem used water pistols, hoses, and showerheads to cool down 5,000 participants during a record-breaking hot edition of the Grachtenloop running event. Organizers set up extra drinking...
Temperatures in some Haarlem streets vary by as much as 5 degrees. Greenery is the solution, but ‘you can’t just plant trees everywhere’
Haarlem, currently the most paved city in the Netherlands, faces temperature differences of up to 5 degrees between streets due to varying levels of greenery. The city is exploring ways to combat heat...
Body found in parked car in Haarlem, police investigating
Police are investigating after a deceased person was found in a parked car on the Rijksstraatweg in Haarlem-Noord. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the discovery and the circ...
Greening of Haarlem homes declines: fewer new insulation, heat pumps and solar panels
The adoption of sustainable home improvements in Haarlem has significantly declined, with solar panel installations reaching their lowest levels since 2017. Additionally, the number of subsidized heat...
Sleutelbloem Day concludes ‘On a Journey’ theme: ‘This day is so fun we don’t even miss our phones’
Students at the Sleutelbloem school celebrated Sleutelbloemdag to conclude their year-long theme, "On a Journey." The event featured various activities that left participants enthusiastic and grateful...
New offshore vessel Windcat Haarlem offers crew cinema, gym and racing sims
Shipping company Windcat has launched the Windcat Haarlem, the third vessel in its series of six Commissioning Service Operations Vessels. The offshore ship is equipped with premium crew amenities, in...
Birthday and Father's Day: A good day for Richard Kemper to talk about death
Dutch columnist Richard Kemper reflects on the irony of celebrating a birthday, noting that each year signifies being closer to death. Writing on a day that coincides with Father's Day, he shares his ...
Wikipedia's birthday: 3 interesting Wiki facts about Haarlem
On June 19, 2026, the Dutch version of Wikipedia celebrates its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the article explores the digital encyclopedia's coverage of Haarlem and highlights interesting f...
Telstar shops in the second division again: Noach Shenkman (19) signs from AFC
Telstar has secured its first reinforcement for the 2026-2027 season by signing 19-year-old midfielder Noach Shenkman from AFC Amsterdam. Shenkman signed a contract that runs until mid-2028, which inc...
Wienen reveals Haarlem refugee housing locations, PRO prefers secrecy: ‘They are already traumatized’
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has announced that the specific hotel location for thirty status holders coming from Ter Apel will be made public. PRO council member Palwasha Hamzad opposed this disclosure, ...
Haarlem prioritizes healthcare and education workers for rental housing
The city of Haarlem is extending and expanding a program that prioritizes healthcare, education, and childcare workers for rental housing. This decision follows a successful pilot project aimed at hel...
As Curaçao video analyst, Jim Smit sees Dick Advocaat keeping up with the times: 'All well and good, but results are what matter'
Jim Smit, a video analyst from Haarlem, provides insights into the Curaçao national team's mentality under coach Dick Advocaat after a heavy 7-1 defeat against Germany. The team remains determined to...
Haarlem has a new city executive
Haarlem's city council officially appointed and swore in six new aldermen on June 18, 2026, to form the city's new executive board. Representing PRO Haarlem, D66, and CDA, the members will implement t...
Haarlem commemorates and celebrates Keti Koti
Haarlem will commemorate and celebrate Keti Koti on July 1st to mark the abolition of slavery in former Dutch colonies. The city is hosting various events, including city walks, lectures, and performa...
Lane for free 'beach bus', one fewer lane for cars on the road to Zandvoort
Starting this weekend through August 30, a trial will reserve one lane of the N200 Zeeweg exclusively for a free "beach bus" to Zandvoort and Bloemendaal on weekends. Car traffic will be restricted to...
Devon Koswal leaves Telstar to continue career in Norway
Dutch defender Devon Koswal has transferred from Telstar to the Norwegian club Sandefjord Fotball after three seasons. The 22-year-old has signed a contract with the Eliteserien team that runs until 2...
Spaarnwoude recreation area can become much more attractive with minor adjustments
A proposal suggests that the Spaarnwoude recreation area could become significantly more attractive with minor adjustments. The article invites readers to share their opinions and participate in a pol...
Heemstede speeds up housing for status holders like Haarlem; temporary site on Kerklaan until housing is available
Heemstede will temporarily house approximately twenty permit holders in a former police station on Kerklaan before they move into permanent local housing. This approach mirrors a strategy used in Haar...
'Berry Bantam' confident: "Netherlands will beat Sweden 3-1"
Residents of Bantamstraat in Haarlem are preparing to watch the Dutch national team's World Cup match against Sweden in a communal tent. Local figure Berry expresses confidence in a Dutch victory, pre...
Albert Einstein’s handwriting on Damstraat wall opposite Pieter Teyler’s House: ‘The day I spent with you in Haarlem is one of the most beautiful of my life’
A quote by Albert Einstein from a letter to physicist Hendrik Antoon Lorentz is set to be displayed in Einstein's original handwriting on a wall in Haarlem's Damstraat. The display will be located opp...
Peacocks will not return to Bloemendaal Deer Park: They are too far to follow their instinct home
Three peacocks that escaped from Hertenkamp Bloemendaal are currently roaming free in Haarlem. Manager Olga van der Mark considers the birds lost because they have strayed too far to follow their inst...
Noord-Holland and Zandvoort want quick clarity on circuit authority
The municipality of Zandvoort and the province of Noord-Holland are seeking clarity on which government body is responsible for enforcement requests at the Zandvoort circuit. The confusion follows a r...
Seven unique gardens to be admired during Groei & Bloei Zuid-Kennemerland Open Garden Day
Seven garden owners in the Zuid-Kennemerland region will open their private gardens to the public on Sunday, June 21. The event is organized by the local chapter of Groei & Bloei, allowing visitors to...
Haarlem hotel sector horrified by 'V&D hotel': 'The market is currently worrying'
The Haarlem hotel sector has sent an urgent letter to the city council expressing strong opposition to the development of a large hotel in the former V&D building at Verwulft. Existing hotel owners wa...
Hillegom and Noordwijk demand clear communication on Bloemendaal asylum center plan
The municipalities of Hillegom and Noordwijk are demanding transparent communication from Bloemendaal regarding its plan to house up to 120 asylum seekers at the Tiltenberg site. Although the location...
Haarlem to ban petrol mopeds from city center starting 2028
Haarlem will ban petrol-powered mopeds from its city center starting January 1, 2028, to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution. The municipality is offering low-income residents up to 1,200 e...
New Haarlem board of aldermen installed. ‘A dog’s job? Total nonsense’
A new board of six aldermen from the PRO, D66, and CDA parties has been officially installed in Haarlem following a majority council vote. During the debate on the coalition agreement, opposition lead...