Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Speeding on IJmuiderstraatweg, cut-through traffic on Velserduinplein, confusing intersection at Orionweg: road safety in Velsen has a long way to go
A recent serious car accident in Velserbroek has drawn attention to broader traffic safety concerns throughout the municipality of Velsen. Residents and local reports highlight several hazardous locat...
This macabre Haarlem masterpiece hung in Jeffrey Epstein's home: "He didn't understand the message"
Recently released documents reveal that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein commissioned a large-scale replica of Cornelis van Haarlem’s 1591 masterpiece, "Massacre of the Innocents," to hang abo...
Search for creator of thrift store paintings: "Incredibly beautiful"
Art enthusiast Erwin Kanik is seeking the identity of a mysterious painter signed "De Boer" after discovering thirty colorful artworks at a thrift store in Heemstede. He has appealed to the public via...
Zandvoort once again the setting for Ticking Clock challenge: registration opens today
Circuit Zandvoort will host the "Tikkende Klok-challenge" on September 6, a fundraising event where participants run or walk laps to support research into the hereditary heart muscle disease PLN. Regi...
Car drives off bridge into water, driver hospitalized
A driver was hospitalized after crashing through a bridge railing on the N200 near Halfweg and landing in the water around 4:00 AM. The driver managed to escape the vehicle and swim to shore, where a ...
No injuries in major fire involving five cars next to Uithoorn apartment building
Five parked cars were destroyed in a fire near an apartment building in Uithoorn early Sunday morning. No injuries were reported, and emergency services confirmed that residents were not in danger dur...
At Franzen, Mara Grimm deeply regrets not ordering the côte de boeuf (8)
Chef Jesse Franzen has opened a new "casual chic" restaurant called Franzen in Amsterdam’s Oud-Zuid neighborhood, specializing in classic French cuisine and high-quality grilled meats. Reviewer Mara...
Major police operation at holiday park in Vijfhuizen: three arrests
Police arrested three suspects and seized drugs, cash, and ammunition during a raid on five homes at a holiday park in Vijfhuizen on February 8. The operation was part of a long-term investigation int...
Free digital security training
Small and medium-sized business owners in Haarlem are invited to a free "Digital First Responder" training on March 3, 2026, to improve their cybersecurity preparedness. The session at the 3D Makers Z...
Relief in Zandvoort: iconic clock restored and ticking again
The iconic station clock on Sophiaweg in Zandvoort has been replaced and is functioning again after a public poll showed that 80% of residents wanted to save the landmark from removal. The municipalit...
After a century, Gudde family quits herring trade: 'Rejected six times for a larger stall'
After four generations and nearly a century in the trade, the Gudde family is closing their Amsterdam herring stall as 69-year-old Lucien Gudde retires. The business will not be passed down to his son...
Name of new gymnastics hall announced: Turnhuis Haarlem
The new gymnastics hall in Haarlem-Noord has been officially named "Turnhuis Haarlem" following a public vote where the name received nearly 40 percent of the ballots. The facility is scheduled for co...
De Jong out in Rotterdam despite strong performance
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong was eliminated in the first round of the ATP tournament in Rotterdam after a narrow defeat to fifth-seeded Karen Khachanov. Despite winning the opening set and putti...
New gymnastics hall named Turnhuis Haarlem
The new gymnastics hall in Haarlem-Noord has been officially named "Turnhuis Haarlem" following a public voting process among residents and athletes. Revealed by Sports Councilor Eva de Raadt and gymn...
Friends from Nieuw-Vennep embark on notorious Scandinavian road trip: "It will be -30 degrees"
Four friends from Nieuw-Vennep are participating in the Carbage Run, a five-day winter road trip through Scandinavia in a 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The team is traveling from Sweden to Finland in extrem...
De Olyphant cooks according to Italian principles – the chef comes from Zoldering
De Olyphant is a new bistro in Amsterdam’s Weesperzijde neighborhood, opened by the team behind Pizza Project and featuring chef Maarten van Westrop from the Michelin-starred Zoldering. The restaura...
Haarlem home hit again: Another explosion at previous arson target
An explosion occurred early this morning at a residence on Archipelstraat in Haarlem-Noord, damaging the front door but causing no injuries. This incident is the fourth attack on the property, followi...
Two boys (11 and 14) and girl (12) arrested for assault and threats with imitation firearm
Three minors aged 11, 12, and 14 were arrested in Uithoorn for allegedly assaulting a girl and threatening her with an imitation firearm following a long-standing conflict. The suspects reportedly for...
Houtfestival takes a one-year break to consider its future
The Houtfestival in Haarlem has been cancelled for 2024 after the local municipality offered only a partial subsidy of €48,000 instead of the requested €80,000. Organizers will use this one-year h...
IJmond youth violence trial: Attempted manslaughter suspect in court today
An 18-year-old man from IJmuiden is appearing in court today on charges of attempted manslaughter following a wave of severe youth violence that recently destabilized the IJmond region. The violence, ...
Ukrainian supermarket workers surprised by photo in Haarlem picture book
A supermarket owner in Haarlem-Noord honored his Ukrainian employees by featuring their group photo on the back cover of a new historical picture book about the city. The staff, who arrived as refugee...
Person injured in Haarlem house fire
A person was injured and hospitalized following a house fire on Kleverparkweg in Haarlem around 1:00 PM today. The fire, which was quickly brought under control, reportedly started during maintenance ...
Once a German defense line, now a sanctuary for all kinds of animals
Remnants of the WWII Atlantikwall defense line in Zuid-Kennemerland National Park have become vital habitats for local wildlife, such as bunkers serving as bat hibernacula and water-filled tank ditche...
End of the road for Haarlem nature garden? "Ten years of work gone"
Board members of a permaculture garden in Haarlem fear their decade of ecological work will be destroyed by municipal plans to raise the site's ground level with a meter of sand. While the city argues...
More attention from boys than from the press: Lidy (92) skated at the Olympics
Lidy Stoppelman, now 92, was the first Dutch figure skater to compete in the Winter Olympics during the 1952 Games in Oslo. Despite receiving little media attention or official support from the Dutch ...
Two injured in car-bus collision near Schiphol: intersection temporarily closed
A car driver was seriously injured and a bus passenger sustained minor injuries following a collision between their vehicles near Schiphol Airport on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services responded to...
North Holland municipalities fined for investigating Muslim residents
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined ten municipalities a total of €250,000 for conducting secret investigations into the religious and political backgrounds of their Muslim residents. Thes...
Fines for nuisance at Roerdompplein
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has imposed a conditional €1,000 fine on 12 youths following nearly two years of persistent nuisance, vandalism, and intimidation at Roerdompplein. Under this administrative...
A9 finally open again after accident
The A9 highway towards Amstelveen has reopened following a closure caused by a morning collision between a truck and a car. One driver was hospitalized with injuries, and the road remained shut until ...
Spaarndammer shot neighbor in leg out of pure despair: Terrorized for years
A man in Spaarndam shot his neighbor in the leg following years of severe harassment and threats that local authorities reportedly failed to address despite over 100 complaints. During a community mee...