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.
No trains to and from Haarlem due to power outage
A power outage has halted all train traffic to and from Haarlem on Friday afternoon. The Dutch railway operator NS expects the disruption to last until approximately 6:45 PM.
No trains to and from Haarlem due to power outage
Train traffic to, from, and through Haarlem has been suspended due to a power failure on the tracks that began around 3:15 PM. NS expects the disruption to last until at least 5:30 PM while technician...
Haarlem literary historian Nop Maas (1949) dies: the life of Gerard Reve in two thousand pages as his life's work
The Haarlem-based literary historian and writer Nop Maas has passed away at the age of 76. He was best known for his monumental three-volume biography of Dutch author Gerard Reve, titled 'Kroniek van ...
Sahera (23) and Betelihem (24) on their friendship: We are the Afghan and Eritrean versions of each other
Sahera Fatah and Betelihem Alazar, two young women living in Haarlem, share the story of their deep friendship for a local feature. Despite their different backgrounds from Afghanistan and Eritrea, th...
Boulangerie Oscar expands beyond Kennemerland: Eighth branch to open at Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Boulangerie Oscar is expanding its presence beyond the Kennemerland region with the opening of its eighth branch near Sloterdijk in Amsterdam. The bakery chain, owned by Stach Schaberg, currently oper...
De Koepel transforms into Ukrainian art laboratory during Promin culture festival this weekend
The Ukrainian culture festival Promin is taking place this weekend at De Koepel in Haarlem. Following its debut in Lisbon, Haarlem is the second city to host the event.
Drinking coffee on a Haarlem terrace takes priority over loading and unloading
A Dutch publication is seeking reader opinions on whether terrace activities in Haarlem should be prioritized over vehicle loading and unloading. This topic serves as the outlet's weekly proposition t...
In addition to orgasm, wage, and pension gaps, there is also an autism gap, according to author Mirjam Groen
Author and journalist Mirjam Groen has released her debut book, "De autismekloof," which explores the differences in how autism is diagnosed and experienced in women compared to men. The work combines...
Grab your sunglasses and shorts: Summer weather expected for Pentecost in Haarlem
Haarlem is expected to experience sunny, summer-like weather during the Pentecost weekend. Residents are advised to prepare for high temperatures by bringing sunglasses and sunscreen.
Number of children in Haarlem in youth care down for the second year in a row
The number of children receiving youth care in Haarlem has decreased for the second year in a row. Statistics show that one in eleven young people in the city utilized youth care services over the pas...
De Houtvaart swimming pool adds extra opening hours for Pentecost as sunny weather warms the water
The De Houtvaart swimming pool in Haarlem will extend its opening hours during the upcoming Pentecost weekend due to a forecast of warmer weather. After a cold start to the season, temperatures exceed...
Holidaymakers unable to access campsite for weeks as owner closes site
Holidaymakers at the Sandevoerde campsite in Zandvoort have been locked out for weeks due to an ongoing conflict with the owner, who plans to replace current mobile homes with luxury chalets. While gu...
Haarlem-native Aaron Bouwman returns to Ajax starting lineup with a victory
Haarlem native Aaron Bouwman returned to the Ajax starting lineup for a 2-0 victory against FC Groningen. The 18-year-old defender has maintained a strong record this season, with the Amsterdam club w...
Walking Football Telstar: Twelve men, one 91-year-old dribbling veteran at left wing. 'If training is cancelled, Piet panics'
Piet van Rijsbergen, a 91-year-old veteran, remains an active member of Telstar's Walking Football team as a left-winger. He continues to showcase his dribbling skills during weekly training sessions,...
Hope during 100th city walk of Ukrainian refugees: 'I want to go back, but my house must still be standing'
Ukrainian refugees in Haarlem celebrated Vyshyvanka Day during their 100th organized city walk on May 21. While the event featured traditional costumes and festive spirits, many participants expressed...
Haarlem burglar felt regret and returned stolen phone: 'I was looking for food and a place to sleep'
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem returned a stolen mobile phone and bank cards to a local supermarket after feeling regretful about a burglary he committed on February 5. He claimed he broke into the Sc...
Getting a quick mobility scooter check-up at the weekly market: 'The rack for my walker rattles a bit'
Mechanic Wallace offers on-site maintenance and minor repairs for mobility scooters at a weekly market. His services include fixing headlights, replacing mirrors, and ensuring that attachments like wa...
100 species recorded in an hour on Biodiversity Day
Former city ecologist Dik Vonk aims to identify one hundred different species within a single hour this Friday to celebrate Biodiversity Day. The event is designed to highlight local nature and raise ...
New residential area on Korte Verspronckweg in Haarlem
A new residential area featuring 200 homes will be developed on the Korte Verspronckweg in Haarlem. Half of the project is dedicated to social housing, with an additional focus on enhancing greenery a...
Vandalized art from Heemskerk and Haarlem being restored in IJmuiden: ‘This is so senseless and pointless. Who does something like that?’
Polyester specialist Michel Menger is currently restoring two vandalized artworks at his workshop in IJmuiden. The damaged pieces, originating from Heemskerk and Haarlem's Houtplein, are being profess...
Anne-Bo and Sûr Atelier in the race for an Appeltje van Oranje. Haarlem initiatives in the top five so far.
Two Haarlem-based initiatives, Stichting Anne-Bo and Sûr Atelier, have been nominated as top-fifty contenders for the Appeltje van Oranje award. Both organizations are currently positioned among the ...
'Affection' is the magic word for the renovation of Fort North of Spaarndam
The Fort benoorden Spaarndam has remained abandoned for years despite several failed attempts to find a new purpose for the site. Recent developments suggest a potential renovation and repurposing pla...
'We're going to give the children a fun summer again': Natalie and Anne-Marie save KidsVakantiecocktail
Natalie Van der Kolk and Anne-Marie Sjardin have secured the necessary funding to print and distribute flyers for the KidsVakantieCocktail program. These flyers will be shared in schools to ensure chi...
Information market on Schipholweg projects
An information market will be held on May 28, 2026, to discuss various urban development projects around Schipholweg in Haarlem. Key topics include the new Haarlem Spaarnepoort public transport hub, h...
New developments for the Korte Verspronckweg
The Haarlem city council has approved plans to transform the Korte Verspronckweg into a car-light residential neighborhood featuring approximately 200 homes, with 50% dedicated to social housing. The ...
Subsidy for reuse plans
The city of Haarlem is offering subsidies for initiatives that focus on repairing, sharing, or reusing materials to reduce CO2 emissions. Residents and non-profits can receive up to €5,000 in fundin...
Anneke Suerink (84) honored after 27 years at Haarlem Regional Animal Ambulance: ’I hope to keep going for a long time’
Anneke Suerink, 84, was recently honored for her 27 years of service as a volunteer at the Regional Animal Ambulance in Haarlem. Suerink continues to work at the dispatch center on Willem Pijperstraat...
Players will work harder for this 'softie': Danielle Kliwon has faith in new Telstar coach
Danielle Kliwon expressed confidence in Telstar's new head coach, Henk Brugge, noting that his approachable management style motivates players to work harder. The article also touches on Brugge's tran...
Major projects coming to Schipholweg Haarlem, info market at Olympia
The municipality of Haarlem is hosting an information market on Thursday, May 28, to discuss upcoming construction projects near the Schipholweg. Residents can visit Sportvereniging Olympia between 4:...
Drinks and boat-watching: 9 waterfront terraces in Haarlem
The article highlights nine waterfront terraces in Haarlem where visitors can enjoy drinks and watch boats. These locations are recommended as ideal spots for social gatherings during sunny weather.