Haarlem News in English
Haarlem news in English — local headlines from Haarlem and the wider Kennemerland region (Heemstede, Velsen, Beverwijk, Zandvoort, IJmuiden), translated daily for expats and English-speaking residents.
Nature area burns down in Bennebroek
A fire broke out in a natural area in Bennebroek around 6:45 PM. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, limiting the damage and preventing it from spreading further.
Do social media save lives? Ramón (50) from Haarlem finds kidney donor online
Ramón, a 50-year-old man from Haarlem suffering from severe kidney failure, has successfully found a potential kidney donor through a viral social media appeal. He is currently awaiting medical confi...
Large fire in Heemstede, apartments evacuated
A large fire broke out this morning at a residence on Wasserij-Annalaan in Heemstede. Surrounding apartments have been evacuated as a precaution, and residents have been advised to keep doors and wind...
Photographer Erwin's tips for the best solar eclipse photos: Don't use digital zoom
Photographer Erwin Winkelman shares tips for capturing the solar eclipse occurring on August 12 using a smartphone. The phenomenon is expected to be clearly visible from Haarlem and throughout the Net...
Commemoration of the end of World War II at Lovely Indies
On August 15, 2026, a commemoration will be held at the Lieflijk Indië residential group in Haarlem to mark the end of the Second World War in the former Dutch East Indies. The event honors victims o...
Formula 1 accessibility: the easiest way to get to Zandvoort
The final edition of the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix is scheduled to take place in Zandvoort from August 21 to 23. Visitors are advised to plan their travel arrangements in advance, as driving...
Not every child can go on vacation: Stuif-Stuif gives them that holiday feeling anyway
The children's festival Stuif-Stuif in Haarlem provides various recreational activities for children who cannot go on holiday during the summer break. The event aims to offer an inclusive experience t...
Number of fast-food outlets in the Netherlands has doubled, Haarlem now has 220
The number of fast-food establishments in the Netherlands has doubled since 2007, according to data from Statistics Netherlands. Specifically, the city of Haarlem now hosts 220 such outlets, which ali...
Traffic trial: Haarlem's Pijlslaan one-way for three months
The city of Haarlem has initiated a three-month traffic trial on the Pijlslaan, implementing one-way traffic to increase safety for cyclists and pedestrians. While residents report quieter streets, so...
Mayor closes house following drug discovery
On July 15, 2026, the mayor of Haarlem ordered the closure of a residence on Clothildestraat for one year following a police raid that uncovered drugs, weapons, and drug-trafficking equipment. The res...
North Holland transfer blog: former AZ player Hoedemakers returns to Dutch pitches
This transfer blog tracks the summer player movements for professional football clubs in the Noord-Holland region, including Ajax, AZ, Telstar, and FC Volendam. The update highlights recent arrivals a...
38 reports of demolition, tree felling, and traffic in Haarlem last week
Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 38 permit applications related to demolition, tree felling, and traffic. Residents are encouraged to review the list of specific projects occurring wit...
Look up! On these dates you can spot a meteor shower over Haarlem
The Perseids meteor shower will be visible over Haarlem until Wednesday, August 13. Residents are encouraged to look up to catch a glimpse of the falling stars.
Veerplas visitors in Haarlem on high alert after assaults
Visitors to the Veerplas in Haarlem are on high alert following two unprovoked assaults that took place last Thursday. Police are currently investigating the incidents, which left two victims with ser...
Holidaymakers see flames 'up to six meters high' next to campsite during dune fire
A wildfire broke out in the dunes near Camping de Lakens in Overveen, forcing a brief evacuation of parts of the campsite. Emergency services and staff managed to bring the fire under control quickly,...
Ten thousand people used beach bus pilot to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort
Since June 20, nearly ten thousand people have utilized a free beach bus service connecting a P+R facility in Vijfhuizen to the beaches of Bloemendaal and Zandvoort. The provincial trial aims to reduc...
Woman may have recruited her son to plant explosive in Haarlem
A 41-year-old woman is standing trial for allegedly recruiting her minor son to plant an explosive at a residence in Haarlem, an attack that was thwarted by authorities in February. The suspect, who w...
Join the conversation about trees in Haarlem
The municipality of Haarlem has released a draft 'Programma Bomen' aimed at protecting, managing, and expanding the city's tree population to improve local living conditions. Residents are invited to ...
Slap on the wrist: Bloemendaal must enforce regulations at Vogelenzang campsite
The Bloemendaal appeals committee has advised the municipality to enforce zoning laws against the construction of 350 chalets at the former Vogelenzang campsite. The committee found that the project, ...
Watching the sun set in Haarlem: these are the beautiful photos you shared
Following the popularity of the song 'Zwoele zomernachten', residents of Haarlem shared beautiful photographs capturing the sunset in their city. The feature celebrates local scenery and encourages pe...
What to do if stung by an Asian hornet? An allergist explains
The Asian hornet is spreading across the Netherlands, causing concern due to its painful stings and potential health risks. An allergologist from Spaarne Gasthuis in Haarlem advises using ice and anti...
Large wildfire near Overveen dunes, part of campsite evacuated
A large brush fire broke out in the dunes near Overveen, prompting emergency services to respond and partially evacuate a nearby campsite as a precaution. Firefighters are currently working to control...
Lizzy (21) from Haarlem severely assaulted out of nowhere at Veerplas
On July 30, a 21-year-old woman and a 66-year-old man were separately assaulted by the same unidentified man at the Veerplas in Haarlem. The police are currently investigating the attacks and seeking ...
58-year-old Marc from Haarlem missing for over two weeks
Police are searching for 58-year-old Marc from Haarlem, who has been missing since July 15. He was last seen in the Parkwijk neighborhood, though his debit card was used in Zandvoort on July 20, and a...
American rock star pays tribute to resistance hero Truus Menger
American guitarist Tom Morello has released a song titled 'Date Night' which pays tribute to the late Haarlem resistance hero Truus Menger. The song recounts Menger's wartime actions against German oc...
Linden tree misery in Haarlem continues: over 2,700 people sign petition
A conflict in Haarlem regarding the placement of linden trees in the Zijlstraat continues as over 2,700 people signed a petition to keep them. While a property owner argues the trees block the view of...
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (August 3 - August 10)
Multiple road construction projects are taking place across Haarlem from August 3 to August 10. These works, affecting areas such as the Gedempte Oude Gracht and Wilsonplein, will result in partial cl...
Welcome to the jungle: Jessie has over 300 houseplants in 50 square meters
Jessie, a resident of Haarlem, has transformed her 50-square-meter apartment into an indoor jungle filled with over 300 houseplants. Her extensive collection began with a single cutting years ago and ...
Have you seen Iep, Ziggy or Merlot? These 12 pets are missing in Haarlem
Twelve pets were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Owners are asking the public for assistance in locating animals such as Iep, Ziggy, and Merlot.
Rollator car wash to combat summer lull: nursing home creates extra activities
Care home De Heemhaven in Heemstede is organizing a special 'summer week' with activities like a rollator car wash to help residents combat loneliness during the summer holiday period. As many family ...
About Haarlem News in English
Haarlem news in English, sourced from Dutch local publishers including Haarlems Dagblad and NH Nieuws and translated for the international community. Coverage spans Haarlem city and the wider Kennemerland region — Heemstede, Bloememdaal, Velsen, Beverwijk, Zandvoort and IJmuiden — including municipal politics, housing and rental market developments, traffic and roadworks on the A9 and A22, school and university news, festivals at Grote Markt and Patronaat, restaurant and shop openings, crime reports and emergency incidents. Updated throughout the day so internationals living in Haarlem and the Kennemerland region can follow local news without needing to read Dutch.