Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Police now believe shooting that killed two Syrian boys was random
Police and prosecutors believe the fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark on New Year's Day was likely a random act of violence. A 25-year-old suspect remains in custod...
Young Haarlem intellectuals were already discussing cremation, vegetarianism, and prostitution rules around 1850
Around 1850, young intellectuals in Haarlem engaged in discussions regarding progressive social issues like cremation and vegetarianism following the 1848 constitutional reform. This period marked a s...
Ajax reports profit for first half of season thanks to transfers
Amsterdam football club Ajax reported a net profit of 16.4 million euros for the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by outgoing player transfers. This performance marks a significant...
Cruz had to get used to playing on a half-pitch: ‘The ref said I had to be more aggressive’
Nine-year-old Cruz recently played a practice match with his team, VSV Boys under 10-1, and discussed adjusting to playing on a half-sized football pitch. During the game, the referee encouraged the y...
N520 near Schiphol closed all night due to accident
The N520 road near Schiphol was closed for approximately ten hours following a car accident on Thursday evening where a vehicle struck a tree. The road between Nieuw-Vennep and Badhoevedorp remained s...
U-turn for Haarlem Paid Parking: group to stay active despite empty coffers
The parking advocacy group Haarlem Betaald Parkeren (HBP) will continue to exist despite initial reports suggesting it might disband due to financial difficulties. Initiator Edwin Vermaire clarified t...
Car completely burnt out in Hoofddorp, police investigating
A car was completely destroyed by fire on Monday night at Steenenbaak in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson as a possible cause.
Attention Twilight fans: five-film marathon coming to Haarlem
Kinepolis Haarlem will host a marathon featuring all five films from the Twilight saga on Saturday, March 7th. Fans can watch the entire series back-to-back on the big screen during this special event...
Driver arrested after crashing into lamppost in Heemskerk
On Monday evening, a driver was arrested after crashing into a lamppost on Mozartstraat in Heemskerk. One passenger sustained injuries in the collision and was transported to the hospital for treatmen...
Struggling Kenter Youth Care seems to stabilize after €3.2 million municipal injection
Kenter Jeugdhulp, a specialized youth care provider in the Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond regions, is showing signs of financial stability after receiving a 3.2 million euro emergency injection from loc...
Ukrainian Olga has been delivering aid to her homeland for 26 years: ‘80 percent is destroyed’
Olga Dekker has been coordinating the collection and transport of aid from the Netherlands to Ukraine for 26 years. Her current efforts focus on providing essential medical supplies to hospitals opera...
Shopkeepers Mike (39) and Mirwais (50) buck the trend for entrepreneurship: 'The will to succeed is greater than the fear of failure'
Despite historically low economic growth, entrepreneurs Mike van Leeuwen and Mirwais Farid are launching new business ventures. They are driven by a strong determination to succeed that outweighs the ...
Boxing, karate, hapkido, kickboxing and kung fu: First Martial Arts Event in Spaarnehal attracts seventy children to learn five combat sports
Around seventy children participated in the first Martial Arts Event at the Spaarnehal in Haarlem to explore five different combat sports, including boxing and karate. The event, organized by Sportsup...
Haarlem politicians reject 'democracy-undermining' AI voting guide: 'Voters, do not use it!'
Political parties in Haarlem are warning citizens against using Keus.nl, an AI-generated voting guide, due to inaccuracies and fabricated party positions. Local politicians claim the tool undermines d...
Driver charged with attempted manslaughter of police and military police during wild chase: ‘A miracle no one was killed’
A 54-year-old man is accused of attempted manslaughter against eight law enforcement officers during a dangerous car chase in Halfweg and Alkmaar on November 18. Prosecutors stated that it was a mirac...
Suspicious package found at home in Hoofddorp
A suspicious package was discovered at a residential property in Hoofddorp, leading to a police cordon and an investigation by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD). Emergency services are on ...
Telstar open training attracts many fans: I always watch the matches at home, so it's great to see the players in person
Dutch football club Telstar held an open training session on Monday afternoon, attracting a large crowd of fans following their recent match against Feyenoord. Many supporters took advantage of their ...
Heemstede Art Fair closes for good. 'Tried everything to breathe new life into the event'
The Heemsteedse Kunstbeurs art fair is permanently shutting down after efforts to revitalize the event were unsuccessful. The multi-day cultural festival had been a regular fixture in Heemstede betwee...
BeamThis! showcases enormous variety of video art: from short films to abstract projections
The BeamThis! exhibition highlights a vast variety of video art, featuring everything from small films to abstract projections. While all participating artists utilize moving images, the showcase emph...
Pedestrian injured in collision with car in Haarlem
A pedestrian was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a car in Haarlem on Monday afternoon. The extent of the victim's injuries is currently unknown.
Man from Zeeland accused of biting ex-partner's buttock and leg in Haarlem, DNA found on her trousers
A 33-year-old man from Terneuzen is accused of repeatedly abusing his partner in Haarlem between October and November of last year. The allegations include physical assault and biting the victim, whos...
YONEX Dutch Junior International starts Wednesday: top youth in action, free entry
The 45th edition of the YONEX Dutch Junior International badminton tournament begins this Wednesday at the DEGIRO-hal in Haarlem. Over 300 young athletes from more than 30 countries will compete in th...
Dumping a thick layer of sand on permaculture garden near Korte Verspronckweg? 'Absurd plan. That means the end'
The board of Permacultuurcentrum Haarlem is protesting a proposal to dump a thick layer of sand on their garden located near Korte Verspronckweg. Board members have described the plan as absurd, stati...
One-way traffic in Van Speijkstraat Zandvoort during summer rush
Van Speijkstraat in Zandvoort will implement temporary one-way traffic from June 20 to August 30 to manage summer crowds. During this period, vehicles will only be permitted to travel from Stationsple...
Man shot near car in Zaandam, three suspects flee in black car
A man was threatened and shot at on Bristolroodstraat in Zaandam on Thursday afternoon, though no injuries were reported. Three suspects fled the scene in a black vehicle and remain at large. Local po...
Amsterdam man (39) arrested after threat with possible firearm in Velsen-Noord
A 39-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested following a threat involving a possible firearm in Velsen-Noord. Police are currently investigating the incident and have called for witnesses to come for...
Glimmer of hope for dilapidated clock tower: ‘Maybe it can become a psychiatry memorial’
Heritage enthusiasts Frank Verveld and Bert Oosterop met with Alderman Thessa van der Windt to discuss the preservation of the dilapidated Meerenberg II clock tower in Bloemendaal. There is renewed ho...
Rocco de Vos transfers from Schoten to Overbos
Trainer Rocco de Vos is set to leave VV Schoten to join SV Overbos starting next season. De Vos, who is from Haarlem, aims to lead his new club in the fourth division.
Haarlem municipality puzzled: Professor Eijkmanlaan is safer, but residents don't feel that way
A study by the municipality of Haarlem found that traffic safety on the redesigned Professor Eijkmanlaan has improved with lower speeds and reduced volume. Despite these findings, local residents rema...
Steven Jonker (D66) calls for attention to middle-income Haarlem residents: ‘But we don’t want a lurch to the right’
Steven Jonker, the D66 lead candidate for Haarlem, is campaigning for the upcoming local elections with a focus on supporting middle-income residents. He aims to improve city governance while maintain...