Haarlem News in English
Latest Haarlem and Kennemerland region news translated from Dutch to English for the international community.
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...
PSV slayer Patrick Brouwer key in Telstar’s relegation battle: ‘Not nervous if we play like this’
Telstar attacking midfielder Patrick Brouwer played a key role in his team's 3-1 victory over league leaders PSV, scoring a goal to help secure vital points. This win is significant for the Velsen-Zui...
Debora and Alyssa face headwinds with Duinwijck but opt for a bold tactic in the golden game: ‘Hit everything over the net as hard as possible’
BC Duinwijck secured their 29th Dutch national badminton title in a thrilling final against their opponents in Den Bosch. The victory was decided in a "golden game" where players Debora Jille and Alys...
Cycling past forgotten stories of the Spaarne City: ‘North used to be the ghetto of Haarlem for us’
Cultural historian Karen Schenk is organizing cycling tours this spring to showcase lesser-known heritage and history in Haarlem. The tours focus on areas outside the city center, beginning with forgo...
The quarterpipe holds no more secrets for Deza: ‘You learn it through trial and error’
Eleven-year-old Deza is mastering new skateboarding techniques, such as dropping in on a quarterpipe, at a skatepark in Haarlem. She describes the learning process as one of trial and error, emphasizi...
78 municipal notices on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 78 permit applications last week, with 76 focused on projects within Haarlem and one in Spaarndam. These applications mainly concern demolition and tree felling a...
Out with the old: Scouting Brigitta welcomes your junk
Scouting Brigitta in Haarlem-Noord is inviting residents to donate their unused household items and clutter. The organization plans to repurpose or sell these donations to support their scouting activ...
Haarlem city council back to male majority, sparking GroenLinks anger: 'The patriarchy pressures women'
The Haarlem city council has returned to a male majority after two female candidates stepped down and yielded their seats to male party colleagues. GroenLinks council member Melissa Oosterbroek critic...
Mice, Amersfoort ballots and purple pencils. Strange situations at polling stations in the Haarlem region
During the municipal elections on March 18, several unusual incidents occurred at polling stations in the Haarlem region. In Haarlem, voters discovered ballots intended for Amersfoort and a purple pen...
Free compost for your garden! This is when you can pick it up in Haarlem
Residents of Haarlem can soon collect two free bags of compost to help kickstart their spring gardening projects. This local initiative is designed to support garden maintenance as the warmer weather ...
Car ends up on its side in ditch after accident in Haarlem, driver hospitalized
A car ended up on its side in a ditch following an accident at the intersection of Wagenweg and Van Limburg Stirumstraat in Haarlem on Wednesday morning. The driver was subsequently transported to the...
Piet Buter (76) from Haarlem was Iran’s national coach: ‘Sanctions caused a shortage of aircraft spare parts’
Piet Buter, a 76-year-old from Haarlem, reflected on his two-year tenure as the head coach of Iran's national football team. He shared his experiences working in the country under international sancti...
Joost Groen (26) runs to raise awareness for people with skin conditions, like himself: ‘You always see people staring’
Joost Groen, a 26-year-old from Haarlem, will participate in the 12-kilometer Zandvoort Circuit Run on March 29 to raise awareness for people living with serious skin diseases. Having lived with a rar...
Caprera Park temporarily closed after dog's death
Wandelpark Caprera in Bloemendaal has been temporarily closed following the death of a dog from Weil's disease, also known as leptospirosis. Local authorities are investigating the popular off-leash a...
Publishing house ‘In de Knipscheer’ to close after fifty years of pioneering: ‘We were always focused on unheard voices’
The Haarlem-based publishing house In de Knipscheer is closing this week after fifty years of operation. Known for promoting diverse and unheard voices, the publisher is ceasing activities following a...
National Padel Championships a good dress rehearsal for Haarlem’s Ole Oosterom (25) ahead of Eredivisie: ‘Want to stay at the highest level’
Haarlem resident Ole Oosterom and teammate Boris Beumer reached the quarterfinals of the Dutch National Padel Championships before losing to the eventual finalists. Representing the Santpoort-based cl...
Court: Zandvoort not allowed to set new noise rules for race track
The court in Haarlem ruled that the municipality of Zandvoort was not authorized to establish new noise regulations for its race circuit in May 2024. Following a lawsuit by local residents and interes...
Elan Wonen declines to join large-scale Belgiëlaan development: 'Our hands are full with other projects'
Housing corporation Elan Wonen has declined to join a large-scale new construction project on Belgiëlaan in Haarlem's Europawijk neighborhood, citing a full schedule of other commitments. The proposa...
Construction of large commercial building in Waarderpolder may soon resume
Contractor Van der Worp has lost a summary judgment lawsuit against project developer Haarlem Business Center regarding a construction project in the Waarderpolder. This legal decision is expected to ...
Victim's lawyer in Ali B case: Client seeks recognition
On the first day of the trial against Dutch performer Ali B, a lawyer for one of the accusers stated that his client is primarily seeking recognition for an alleged assault and rape in Heiloo. The hig...
Six convicted in major case over fatal IJmuiden shooting, €100,000 in damages for victim's family
The Haarlem District Court has convicted six individuals for crimes including manslaughter, drug trafficking, and weapons possession related to the fatal shooting of Eric Sekiza in IJmuiden in Februar...
Nova College students first to use benefits practice tool: ‘Actually quite stupid if you forget it’
Students at Nova College in Haarlem are the first to use a new practice tool designed to help navigate the process of applying for government allowances. During a guest lecture from the Dienst Toeslag...
Police bust illegal gambling den in Waarderpolder: drugs and poker tournament discovered
Police and the Gambling Authority raided an illegal gambling hall in Haarlem's Waarderpolder area following anonymous tips. Two individuals were arrested for organizing an illegal poker tournament, an...
Foundation funds aid for vulnerable toddlers out of pocket after subsidy dispute with Uitgeest: 'We don’t want the children to suffer'
The Peuterspeelzalen Uitgeest Foundation is self-funding extra support for approximately twenty vulnerable toddlers following a subsidy dispute with the Uitgeest municipality. During a legal proceedin...
Explosions in rapid succession: Region shaken by series of ATM bombings
A series of ATM bombings occurred within a 24-hour period in the region around Amsterdam, causing significant damage and public unrest. Police are currently investigating whether these incidents are l...
Money to green the neighborhood together
The municipality of Haarlem is offering €50,000 each for three community-led projects to transform paved areas into green spaces to combat heat and water logging. Residents can submit their plans un...
Bevrijdingspop becomes smaller-scale: lower costs and more focus on freedom
The Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem is transitioning to a smaller-scale format to focus more on themes of freedom and democracy while addressing rising security costs. Organizers plan to experiment...
Swapshare in Schalkwijk: swap your unused toys, books and household items
The fourth Haarlem edition of the Swapshare event will take place in Schalkwijk on Saturday, March 28. This community event allows participants to exchange unused toys, books, and household items.
Chef'Special takes year-long break after guitarist's departure: 'It's heartbreaking'
The Dutch band Chef'Special has announced a one-year hiatus following the departure of guitarist Guido Joseph. The group shared the news on Instagram, expressing that the change is difficult for the r...
Gatekeepers had to keep 'unfavorable people' out at the city gates
In 1711, Haarlem city authorities implemented measures at city gates to prevent 'unfavorable people' from entering and causing public disorder. This decision followed a rise in public drunkenness and ...