Haarlem News in English
Latest Haarlem and Kennemerland region news translated from Dutch to English for the international community.
Spaarndam gets new fire station, crew chief Maarten: ‘We haven’t had enough space to change for years’
The municipal government has approved the construction of a new fire station in Spaarndam to replace the current cramped and unsafe facility on Ringweg. Crew chief Maarten Derkzen van Angeren stated t...
Hillegom ‘weed pigs’ barred from Haarlem: ‘They eat everything’
Haarlem councilor Robbert Berkhout has decided against using a herd of pigs to control Japanese knotweed, a method previously successful in neighboring Hillegom. The councilor explained that the exper...
Viscafé Ed has the best kibbeling in Haarlem, and so much more (10-)
Viscafé Ed, located at the Grote Markt in Haarlem, has been praised as a high-quality addition to the city's culinary scene. The restaurant is specifically noted for its exceptional kibbeling, as wel...
Paid parking remains controversial in Haarlem, even after victory for GL-PvdA and D66: 'It will be a death blow'
Despite the local election victory of GroenLinks-PvdA and D66 in Haarlem, public opposition to the expansion of paid parking remains strong. A recent poll indicates that over two-thirds of respondents...
Trash next to waste containers in Kloosterstraat causes major nuisance. 'Imagine living there, she said. Well, I do'
Residents near the corner of Kloosterstraat and Cronjéstraat are frustrated by the persistent accumulation of garbage around waste containers. The litter, which often includes food scraps, frequently...
Master swindler or benefactor? The Canadian who promised Zandvoort the world
In 1981, Canadian businessman Michael Hordo arrived in Zandvoort with grand plans to transform the coastal town into a major tourist hub, including proposals for a theme park and international golf ch...
Daantje (24) is the clinical striker, her three sisters Isa (25), Mosa (18) and Febe (18) anchor the defense: thanks to the Molenaar family, Onze Gezellen is unbeatable this season
The Molenaar sisters—Isa, Daantje, Mosa, and Febe—have led the Onze Gezellen women's football team to an undefeated season in the Dutch fourth division. With Daantje as striker and her three siste...
Anti-bullying activist Puk quits Liberaal Blauw after three months over allegations of unprofessional and inappropriate behavior; party denies issues
Anti-bullying activist Puk Lieverst has resigned from the Liberaal Blauw political party after only three months, alleging unprofessional and unwanted behavior by a fellow party member. Party leader F...
Car ends up on grass and hits lamppost along Oudeweg in Haarlem
A car veered off the road and struck a lamppost on the Oudeweg in Haarlem on Friday evening around 6:30 PM. The vehicle ended up on the grass near the intersection with Wim van Eststraat after the col...
De Haarlemse Bakker celebrates 25 years: 'It's a beautiful profession, you make something from nothing'
De Haarlemse Bakker is celebrating its 25th anniversary after being established to ensure bread supply continuity following the bankruptcy of another local bakery. Now run by the Van Esdonk family, th...
'It’s not about people’s limitations, but their strength.' Nikki Manuputty directs 'Under the Trees' with chronic pain
Director Nikki Manuputty is staging the production 'Onder de bomen' at Toneelschuur Producties in Haarlem, focusing on the strengths and unique perspectives of youth with disabilities. Drawing from he...
Person injured in three-car crash on A200 near Haarlem
Three cars were involved in a rear-end collision on the A200 in Haarlem on Friday afternoon. One person was injured in the accident, which occurred on the roadway heading towards Rottepolderplein.
Evert Spaans is right, residents must help the municipality with green space management
An opinion piece and poll invite residents to vote on whether they should assist the municipality with the maintenance of public green spaces, as suggested by Evert Spaans. The initiative encourages c...
Students from all over the world head to Haarlem for Model United Nations
This weekend, the Stedelijk Gymnasium in Haarlem is hosting the Haarlem Model United Nations. The event brings together students from all over the world to participate in the international diplomatic ...
Why the lights are going out at many Haarlem restaurants on Saturday night
On Saturday night, March 28, 2026, numerous restaurants and locations in Haarlem will turn off their lights for one hour as part of a planned event. This is not a power outage, and electricity will be...
Football coach Ted Verdonkschot is doing well: ‘It’s as if they’ve turned on an oxygen tap’
Football trainer Ted Verdonkschot is making a steady recovery less than two months after suffering a heart attack. The 62-year-old Haarlem native has already returned to football activities within the...
Wienen: Haarlem cafes allowed to extend opening hours during World Cup in America
Mayor Wienen has announced that cafes in Haarlem will be permitted to extend their opening hours to broadcast World Cup matches held in America this summer. The mayor clarified that current regulation...
Place fences instead of signs in Korte Houtstraat to enforce cycling ban
A new proposal suggests installing physical fences instead of signs to enforce the bicycle ban in the Korte Houtstraat in Haarlem. The public is invited to share their opinions on this measure as part...
'No-cycling signs don’t work. That’s why we want gates at the end of Korte Houtstraat'
Residents of Korte Houtstraat are requesting physical barriers to enforce a cycling ban that is currently being ignored, creating dangerous conditions in the narrow street. They argue that existing pr...
Essent pulls out of heating network, but Haarlem continues steadily
Energy company Essent has withdrawn from Haarlem's district heating network project, leaving the Haarlem heat company with full responsibility for the initiative. Despite the departure of this major p...
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn to deliver 2026 Arondéus Lecture on freedom: 'What are we furious about today? And what are we doing about it?'
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the 2026 Willem Arondéus Lecture on May 7 at the Grote of St. Bavokerk in Haarlem. Organized by the Provincial Council of North Holland, the annual lecture w...
Triple Threat threatened with expulsion from basketball league over dirty floor; emergency measures taken to prevent it
The basketball club Triple Threat faced potential expulsion from the national top league due to hazardous court conditions at the Spaarnehal caused by a municipal cleaning error. To prevent sanctions ...
Haarlem alderman rejects D66 ‘tile team’ proposal: ‘Shopping streets are not failing’
Haarlem alderman Robbert Berkhout has rejected a proposal from the D66 party to establish a specialized team for proactively repairing loose sidewalk tiles. Berkhout argued that the current maintenanc...
Explosion causes significant damage to home in Haarlem
An explosion caused significant damage to a residence on Jan van der Horststraat in Haarlem on Thursday night. Authorities are investigating the blast, which resulted in substantial property damage.
Free weddings in Haarlem? Not until April 2027
Couples seeking a free wedding ceremony in Haarlem must wait until April 2027 for the next available slot. Recent data from the Haarlem municipality shows that waiting times for these ceremonies in th...
Plan for temporary housing on Huibert Pootstraat. Garages to make way for 63 units.
Stichting Care4Good and HDO Groep have proposed a plan to build 63 temporary housing units on Huibert Pootstraat for individuals with limited access to the housing market, such as young adults and the...
John Oomkes (1952-2026): prominent music journalist with a big heart for his native Haarlem
John Oomkes, a prominent pop journalist and former city council member from Haarlem, has passed away at the age of 74. Recognized as a pioneer in serious music journalism since the mid-1970s, Oomkes w...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (March 27-29)
Haarlem offers various activities for the weekend of March 27-29 to celebrate the beginning of spring. The article provides curated tips and suggestions for events taking place throughout the city dur...
'It has yet to bloom, hence that green rose,' Haarlem's Erica doesn't see merger party Progressive Netherlands as a funeral for her beloved PvdA
Members of the GroenLinks and PvdA parties gathered in Halfweg for the unveiling of their new merged party name, Progressief Nederland (PRO). Haarlem resident Erica expressed optimism about the merger...
Tom and Ron close flower shop after 42 years: 'We were like a little village in the city'
Ron Bouma and Tom Brands are closing their flower shop in Haarlem after 42 years of operation in the Kleverpark neighborhood. The business, Tom en Ron Bloemen en planten, became a community staple by ...