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.
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.
Whether or not to swim in the Haarlem region: this is the advice
Residents in the Haarlem region are seeking advice on outdoor swimming as temperatures rise. The report addresses concerns about local water quality and potential health risks like skin irritation for...
Pile-up on A9 near Wijkertunnel causes significant delays
A multi-car collision involving ten vehicles occurred on the A9 highway near the Wijkertunnel on Thursday morning. The accident, which took place in the direction of Amstelveen, has resulted in signif...
Haarlem house prices reach record high, most buyers bidding above asking price
House prices in Haarlem have reached a record high, increasing by 4.8% over the past year according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. Most buyers are currently required to bid above the a...
Premier Jetten visits Haarlem residents helping refugees: "This is how it can be done too"
Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited the Stem in de Stad foundation in Haarlem to highlight its successful support for refugees and vulnerable groups. Amidst national protests against asylum seeker cente...
Premier Jetten meets Haarlem homeless at Stem in de Stad: 'I'm trying to fix it, but it's not easy'
Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited the Haarlem aid organization Stem in de Stad on Wednesday to meet with homeless and lonely individuals. During the multi-hour visit, he listened to their concerns and...
Minister Jetten stays away from Loosdrecht for now: ‘They tell me: please leave us alone’
Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated during a press conference in Haarlem that he is intentionally avoiding a visit to Loosdrecht, which has become a focal point for asylum debates. Jetten explained that ...
A9 towards Schiphol and Haarlem closed for two weekends
The A9 motorway between the Holendrecht and Badhoevedorp junctions will be closed for two weekends for maintenance work by Rijkswaterstaat. The project includes repairs to the Schipholbrug, asphalt, a...
Joint check at Haarlem station
On May 19, Haarlem authorities, police, and transport companies NS and Connexxion conducted a joint enforcement operation at Stationsplein. The initiative resulted in 139 fines for various offenses, i...
Nans used to find golf elitist, but not anymore. ‘I used to think: the smaller the ball, the bigger the jerk. But that’s not true’
Nans and her friend Sue have completed their weekly round of golf at the Spaarnwoude golf course near Haarlem. Nans reflects on her shift in perspective, moving past her initial belief that the sport ...
Oversized crane damages gas station roof in Vijfhuizen
A crane that was too high struck the canopy of an Esso gas station in Vijfhuizen, causing parts of the roof construction to come loose. The driver of the crane did not stop and fled the scene after th...
Haarlem designer Hans van Paridon sues The Hague shoe store over Panara brand name
Haarlem-based designer Hans van Paridon has taken a shoe store in The Hague to court over the unauthorized use of his brand name, Panara. Van Paridon, who designed shoe collections under the name for ...
Last week 59 municipal notifications about demolition and tree felling in Haarlem
The municipality of Haarlem processed 59 permit applications last week concerning demolition and tree felling projects. Of these, 58 notifications were specific to Haarlem while one application was su...
Construction of extra cinema screens at De Schuur starts in June; new management: ‘We are looking for provocative productions’
Construction of two additional cinema halls at the cultural center de Schuur in Haarlem is scheduled to begin this June. New directors Marelie van Rongen and Mick Stevens intend to lead the venue with...
Fun day out! Visit this castle near Haarlem during Day of the Castle
During the Pentecost weekend, numerous castles, estates, and ruins in the Haarlem area will open to the public for the "Dag van het Kasteel" event. This national celebration allows visitors to explore...
Class winner Jeroen Bleekemolen enjoys the Green Hell atmosphere: 'Sometimes you think: "shit, a fog bank!" It turns out to be smoke from dozens of barbecues'
Jeroen Bleekemolen won his class at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, finishing over three minutes ahead of the second-place team in a BMW M4 GT4. The Aerdenhout-based racer celebrated a successful return...
Mayor declares early coffee on Haarlem terraces a ‘risk for entrepreneurs’: ‘You risk a fine’
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has warned catering entrepreneurs in the city center that setting up terraces before 11:00 AM risks a fine. While enforcement may sometimes be lenient, the mayor emphasized th...
Multiple injured and arrests after stabbing in Haarlem
Several people were injured during a stabbing incident on Berckheydestraat in Haarlem on Tuesday evening. Local authorities have made multiple arrests following the incident.
Update: missing girl (13) from Haarlem found in good health
A 13-year-old girl from Haarlem has been found safe and in good health after being reported missing yesterday morning. Police conducted an extensive search operation near the Eerste Christelijk Lyceum...
Eggs of decapitated swan hatch in incubator: Injured male swan raises own cygnets and rejected 'adopted' cygnet
Eggs from a swan that was killed in Velserbroek have successfully hatched in an incubator at the Vogelhospitaal in Haarlem. The injured male swan has since taken on a parental role for both his own bi...
Young cyclist injured in collision with van in Haarlem
A young cyclist was injured on Tuesday afternoon following a collision with a delivery van in Haarlem. Emergency services responded to the scene to provide medical assistance to the victim.
Public transport in Haarlem: fewer stops, fewer buses in three years
Public transport in Haarlem has experienced a decline over the past three years, with a reduction in both the number of bus stops and operating buses compared to 2022. This trend highlights a signific...
Pro-refugee protesters felt unsafe without police escort after car drove into march
Protesters marching through Haarlem to support refugees at the Meesterlottelaan asylum center reported feeling unsafe due to a lack of police escort on Saturday. Organizers stated that participants ha...
Triple Threat receives 50,000 euros for football program in Schalkwijk: 'There is faith in youth from neighborhoods like ours'
The youth organization Triple Threat has received a €50,000 donation to support its new football program in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem. Founder Okrah Donkor expressed gratitude for the fundi...
Noordwijk VVD alderman Pim van Strien new chairman of Bevrijdingspop, Bernt Schneiders to step down
Pim van Strien, an alderman from Noordwijk, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Bevrijdingspop festival, succeeding Bernt Schneiders. The organization announced the appointment this week,...
Police search Leidsevaart in Haarlem for missing 13-year-old girl
Police in Haarlem are conducting a search in the Leidsevaart water for a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen in the area. Authorities have cordoned off the Zuider Emmakade and deployed a tracki...
Major search operation near water in Haarlem, nearby school evacuated
Police are conducting an extensive search operation at the Zuider Emmakade in Haarlem for a person who may have fallen into the water. Consequently, the nearby Eerste Christelijke Lyceum school was pa...
Duinwijck goes for third star: National champion strengthens as experienced core remains intact
Reigning national champion Duinwijck has strengthened its squad with two new signings ahead of the badminton Eredivisie season starting in September. The Haarlem-based club remains confident as its ex...
Wienen sees tougher asylum policy: ‘Drawing attention to child deportations has become even more complicated’
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen informed the city council that he will continue to oppose the deportation of well-integrated refugee children living in the municipality. Wienen noted that advocating against ...
Travel back in time: these bunkers near Haarlem to open soon
During the upcoming Bunkerdag event, historic World War II bunkers located near Haarlem and across the Netherlands will open their doors to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore th...