Haarlem News in English
Latest Haarlem and Kennemerland region news translated from Dutch to English for the international community.
'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 ...
Haarlem band Eskalatie breathes new life into ska music
Eskalatie, a 12-member band from Haarlem, is reviving Dutch-language ska music by blending high-energy performances with social commentary. The group recently won the Rob Acda Award and has upcoming p...
GL-PvdA and D66 to further explore new Haarlem coalition with CDA; other parties sidelined for now
GL-PvdA and D66 are set to explore a new local coalition in Haarlem with the CDA, excluding other parties for the time being. Following initial discussions led by Diana van Loenen, the three parties w...
Lawyer also seeks acquittal for Ali B in Ten Damme rape case
Lawyer Bart Swier has requested an acquittal for Ali B regarding the alleged rape of singer Ellen ten Damme. The defense argued that a statement from Ten Damme's former partner should not be used as c...
Driver changes statement about Kloosterstraat accident: ‘I just told a bullshit story’
A 44-year-old driver admitted to providing a false initial statement regarding a collision on Haarlem's Kloosterstraat that occurred on August 19, 2024. The suspect allegedly hit a cyclist while speed...
Underage fake police officer from Haarlem arrested thanks to alert intended victim
A 17-year-old from Haarlem was arrested on Wednesday for impersonating a police officer after an intended victim in Spanbroek alerted authorities. The victim recognized the scam during a phone call an...
Open House Day in Haarlem: 120 homes open for viewing
This Saturday, prospective homebuyers can visit 120 houses in Haarlem without an appointment during the national Open House Day. According to the listing site Funda, an additional 170 properties are a...
Major power outage in Haarlem at the moment
A significant power outage in Haarlem has left more than 3,000 households and 25 streets without electricity. The disruption has lasted for nearly thirty minutes and is currently ongoing.
Scouting Brigitta Explorers raise money for summer camp with flea market
Scouting Brigitta is hosting its annual flea market on Saturday, March 28. The event aims to raise funds to support the group's upcoming summer camp.
Haarlem houseboat resident's bid for Spaarne mooring rejected
The highest administrative court in the Netherlands has issued a final ruling against a Haarlem houseboat resident seeking a different mooring on the Spaarne river. The court determined it lacks the l...
Flea market returns to Haarlem's Botermarkt every Wednesday
The flea market has returned to the Botermarkt in Haarlem following its winter break. Visitors can browse the various stalls every Wednesday from 9 AM until approximately 3 PM.
Final municipal election results
The final results for the 2026 municipal elections in Haarlem show that the GROENLINKS / PvdA coalition secured the most votes, winning 11 seats. D66 followed with 8 seats, while the VVD took 4 seats,...
Spaarnwoude climbing wall gets new routes as current ones don't 'flow well': 'Perfect intro to outdoor climbing, but 5a minimum required'
Bjørn Vogelaar and Jim Wessels from Haarlem have been hired to create new routes and update existing ones at the Spaarnwoude climbing wall in Velsen-Zuid. The project aims to improve the climbing exp...
Caprera park reopens, deceased dog did not have Weil's disease
Caprera hiking park in Bloemendaal has reopened after a two-day closure sparked by fears that a dog had died from Weil’s disease. Further investigation confirmed the dog did not have the bacterial i...
Burglar caught red-handed and arrested after home burglary in Bloemendaal
A 45-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested last night after being caught red-handed during a home burglary on Iepenlaan in Bloemendaal. The resident discovered the intruder, who then fled the scene b...
Haarlem burglar caught red-handed after Bloemendaal home burglary
A 45-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested on Thursday after being caught red-handed during a burglary at a residence in Bloemendaal. The homeowner discovered the intruder inside the property before ...
Things turn out differently for Mitchel Michaelis: Goalkeeper cannot resist Katwijk's call. 'Discussed it at length with my wife'
Goalkeeper Mitchel Michaelis is set to transfer from the Haarlem-based club Koninklijke HFC to VV Katwijk this summer. The Volendam resident decided to make the move after being convinced by Katwijk's...
How to turn your garden into a year-round outdoor space
The article explores how residents in Haarlem and across the Netherlands can transform compact gardens into year-round outdoor living spaces. It highlights that while Dutch weather is unpredictable, s...
Canoe polo at De Trekvogels is the largest competitive branch. 'The smaller the boat, the greater the happiness'
The canoe polo department at the Trekvogels club in Haarlem has grown to be its largest competitive section. Members recently gathered at their Jan Gijzenkade clubhouse to socialize after training in ...
Judge rejects opposition to Ramplaankwartier transformer station
An administrative court in Haarlem has rejected a resident's legal challenge against a new transformer station in the Ramplaankwartier neighborhood. The ruling permits grid operator Liander to move fo...
Paintbrush in one hand, mimosa in the other: you’ll want to try this new concept in Haarlem
A new 'paint, sip & brunch' event is launching at Locael in Haarlem, combining a social brunch with a creative painting workshop. Participants can enjoy a meal and drinks before picking up a paintbrus...
Renovating neglected Haarlem playgrounds will cost between 3 and 7 million euros
Renovating Haarlem's 16 dilapidated playgrounds is estimated to cost between three and seven million euros. The Haarlem City Council aims to take over maintenance responsibilities to improve the facil...
Triple Threat forced to let Lions go and is now in the waiting room
The Haarlem basketball team Triple Threat suffered a defeat against the Lions from Landsmeer despite a strong performance during one phase of the match. The loss places the team in a waiting position ...
'When he skips, I know he feels good': Haarlem's first skipping zone opens on the Dreef.
Haarlem has launched its first "skipping zone" on the Dreef, an initiative by Justine Kluen to promote skipping as a simple way to improve mental health. The zone was officially inaugurated alongside ...
The Van den Nouwland greengrocer family from Haarlem: 12 siblings hope to reach a combined 1,000 years on April 1
Twelve siblings from the Van den Nouwland family in Haarlem are set to reach a collective age of 1,000 years on April 1st. The family is well-known locally for their long-standing vegetable business o...
Father sues De ZorgSpecialist for damages: 'Our son lost his home and care without warning'
A father is seeking legal compensation from care provider De ZorgSpecialist after his son was abruptly evicted from an assisted living facility. The young man, who has a disability, reportedly lost hi...
Haarlem bars to stay open longer during World Cup?
The VVD party in Haarlem has proposed extending pub opening hours during the upcoming FIFA World Cup to accommodate late-night match broadcasts. Councillor Alexander Bruch argues that the move would s...
Double performance by Kennemer Toneel Groep at De Luifel in Heemstede. ‘Sharp humor, uncomfortable recognition and moving moments’
The Kennemer Toneel Groep will perform the play 'Het regent in mei!' at Theater de Luifel in Heemstede this coming Sunday. The production features both afternoon and evening performances and is noted ...
Our opening hours during Easter and Pentecost
The City of Haarlem has announced adjusted opening hours for the 2026 spring public holidays, with municipal offices closed on dates such as Easter Monday, King's Day, and Pentecost. While offices are...