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.
Hate getting up early? These are the King's Day hotspots in Haarlem for the rest of the day
Haarlem offers numerous activities throughout King's Day for those who prefer to start their celebrations later in the day. The city features dozens of hotspots and events spread across various locati...
Police investigate nighttime sexual offense in Haarlem city center
Police are investigating a sexual incident that occurred in the Kromme Elleboogsteeg in the center of Haarlem during the night of Saturday to Sunday. Authorities are calling for witnesses who may have...
'There was cursing and lashing out and he was suspended for fifteen matches. A pity he fell off our radar,' says Mart Smeets
Mart Smeets reflects on a basketball game from over fifty years ago between the Haarlem Cardinals and Levi’s/Flamingo’s that escalated into a physical altercation. The incident at the Kennemer Spo...
Care center calls police: Marieke only allowed to visit mother twice a week
Staff at a care center in Nieuw-Vennep called the police after a woman refused to leave her mother’s side following newly restricted visiting hours. The care provider, Cordaan, limited her access to...
Haarlem construction workers have ‘insufficient knowledge’ of rat infestations, says VVD: ‘Major problem’
VVD councilors in Haarlem claim that homeowners receive inadequate information about rat prevention from builders during home renovations. Despite calls from council members Dennis Kornet and Ruben Te...
House fire on Hannie Schaftstraat in Haarlem causes extensive damage
A house fire on Hannie Schaftstraat in Haarlem caused significant damage on Sunday evening. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze shortly after 9:30 PM.
HBC secures big win over local rivals FC Aalsmeer: 'We dominated for the full ninety minutes'
HBC Heemstede secured a dominant 4-0 victory over regional rivals FC Aalsmeer, controlling the match for the entire ninety minutes. Coach Jasper Ketting praised the performance as a clear and well-des...
HBS women fight back twice against title contender Nijmegen
The HBS women's field hockey team showed great resilience by fighting back twice in their match against title contenders Nijmegen. Despite Nijmegen's technical superiority and aim for promotion to the...
DSS thrashes Zaandijk. Haarlem side scores nine. ‘It’s not the prettiest football, but we score a lot of goals’
DSS secured a dominant 9-1 victory over Zaandijk, strengthening their position in the fourth class B title race. The Haarlem-based team's high-scoring performance allowed the players to celebrate thei...
Waarderbrug temporarily closed to car and bicycle traffic
The Waarderbrug in Haarlem is temporarily closed to all road traffic, including pedestrians and cyclists, due to a technical defect that requires a replacement part. While the bridge remains open for ...
'Will talking about it make the violence worse?' Mosque opens doors for discussion on domestic violence and femicide
The Turkish HDV Selimiye Mosque in Haarlem has opened discussions regarding domestic violence and femicide to support women within the community. Senay Copur, the new chairperson of the mosque's women...
Olympia Haarlem looking forward to August: 'We were the only ones to place a bid'
Olympia Haarlem currently holds second place in the Dutch top-tier softball league following recent matches against local rivals Onze Gezellen. The club is also preparing for major events in August af...
Koninklijke HFC defeat without consequences; Haarlem side virtually safe
Koninklijke HFC suffered a 0-1 home defeat against title contenders De Treffers in the Tweede Divisie. Despite the loss, the Haarlem-based club remains virtually safe from relegation due to other resu...
Provincial councillor leaves party and remains absent for months
North Holland provincial representative Maik de Weerdt has been absent from legislative meetings for months since leaving the Volt party to form his own faction in December 2025. Despite missing appro...
Cigarette butt picker Erik keeps the streets of Haarlem clean
Erik, a retiree in Haarlem, voluntarily cleans up cigarette butts to protect the environment and keep local streets and playgrounds clean. While Dutch municipalities call for the tobacco industry to c...
King's Day 2026, roadworks and more news from this week
This week's updates include preparations for King's Day 2026 and news regarding roadworks and the history of Jacobstraat. Additionally, a new market is scheduled to open soon, contributing to the loca...
Haarlem municipality won't pay for restoration of vandalized Houtplein statue: 'We are waiting'
The municipality of Haarlem has declined to fund the repair of the vandalized 'Hirondelle' statue at Houtplein. The restoration costs for the broken artwork must instead be covered by artist Jackie Sl...
Right-back Harrouni fires Olympia Haarlem to near-certain survival with last-minute goal against JVC
Olympia Haarlem defender Noureddine Harrouni scored a last-minute goal to secure a 3-2 victory against JVC. This win almost certainly guarantees the team's stay in the first class with three matches r...
Summary: RKAV Volendam secure safety despite loss to AFC
AFC secured a 0-3 victory over RKAV Volendam in the Dutch second division, with Delano Gouda scoring twice for the Amsterdam side. Despite the defeat, Volendam confirmed their safety in the league for...
After 11 viewings, 9 bids and 8 rejections, Daan (28) lands his dream home in Haarlem: 'Below asking price'
Daan Geuke, a 28-year-old first-time buyer, successfully purchased a home on Houtplein in Haarlem after participating in eleven viewings and making nine bids. Despite a challenging housing market, he ...
Searching for butterflies in Middenduin nature reserve with IVN-Zuid Kennemerland butterfly excursion
IVN Zuid-Kennemerland is organizing a butterfly excursion at the Middenduin nature reserve in Overveen on Sunday, May 3rd. The event will focus on identifying local butterfly species and learning abou...
Ajax can help Telstar get a result at NAC
Ajax faces NAC Breda in an Eredivisie match on Saturday, aiming to keep pace with Feyenoord in the league standings. The match result is also noted for its potential impact on Telstar, as Ajax looks t...
Bison Bowling reunion feels like a trip back in time. Especially for brothers Leo and Rick Claus: 'Once the party got going, our job was done'
Brothers Leo and Rick Claus attended a reunion event titled "De Laatste Ronde!" at Bison Bowling, reflecting on the venue's history and their family's legacy. The event celebrated the heritage of the ...
No trains between Haarlem and Leiden Central due to a collision
Train services between Haarlem and Leiden Centraal are suspended until approximately 7:00 PM on Saturday following a collision. The national railway operator NS announced the disruption, affecting tra...
Now 'an inhuman place', soon a vibrant transport hub for Haarlem and the region
The city of Haarlem is constructing a new public transport hub, Haarlem Spaarnepoort, to improve regional connectivity for the southern Schalkwijk district. In addition to the transport hub, the proje...
Cyclist seriously injured in fall in Haarlem, air ambulance at the scene
An elderly cyclist was seriously injured on Saturday afternoon after falling on the Nieuweweg in Haarlem. The woman was reportedly startled by a passing horse, leading to the dispatch of a trauma heli...
For a quick and honest meal, Jetties is the place to be (7+)
Jetties has been a well-known establishment in Haarlem for over fifteen years, specializing in organic and sustainable food. This article marks the first time the restaurant has been visited and revie...
Major fire in Haarlem apartment complex
A large fire broke out in an apartment complex on Stresemannlaan in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon. Multiple fire department vehicles responded to the scene to combat the blaze.
Haarlem’s Kian Macnack (23) dreams of pain-free jumping after year of setbacks in Ghent to work with father Hein at Oranje again
23-year-old Haarlem volleyball player Kian Macnack is working to recover from a persistent knee injury that sidelined him for much of the 2025-2026 season. After a difficult year following his transfe...
Three grandfathers in and from Haarlem, IJmuiden, Santpoort, Velsen and Leiden: ‘There is a lot of abandonment in this book’
Author Frank Oudman has written a book about his family history, focusing on the lives of three grandfathers. The narrative covers their experiences across several Dutch locations, including Haarlem a...