Haarlem News in English
Latest Haarlem and Kennemerland region news translated from Dutch to English for the international community.
New in Haarlem: Gewoon Samen Home Neighborhood
The city of Haarlem is launching the 'Gewoon Samen Thuisbuurt' initiative to help residents live independently at home for as long as possible through community support and tailored housing. The proje...
Haarlem striker Tijmen Wildeboer (24) still lacks a 'soft G' after years at TOP Oss: 'I need to score more goals'
Tijmen Wildeboer, a 24-year-old striker from Haarlem playing for TOP Oss, expressed regret that his team will not face Telstar this season, missing the chance to play in front of local family and frie...
Council of State overturns proposal to limit Schiphol flights
The Dutch Council of State has annulled a government proposal to reduce the number of flights at Schiphol Airport, ruling that the plan was insufficiently justified. The court stated it was not convin...
77 municipal reports on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 77 permit applications regarding demolition and tree felling. Out of these applications, 74 were specifically for projects in Haarlem and two were for ...
Witness chases burglar in Beinsdorp, police arrest him after collision with police car
A 56-year-old man from Zwaanshoek was arrested following a residential burglary in Beinsdorp. The suspect was apprehended after a pursuit that ended on a dead-end road and involved a collision with a ...
Learning to run with body and mind with Martin and Esther: ‘Out of your head, into your body, no pressure and anything goes’
Running coach Martin Dekker and NLP coach Esther Buis-Van Rijn are launching a 10-week training course for beginners. The program focuses on injury prevention through improved technique and emphasizes...
Heemstede party leaders enter arena like gladiators for election debate highlighting party differences
Six party leaders in Heemstede participated in a lively election debate at the town hall on Monday evening to highlight their political differences. Although many party programs share similarities, th...
At age 12, I became father to a chestnut tree
As a 12-year-old playing in a garden in Spaarndam, the author discovered and planted a chestnut seed found in the mud. This event led the author to humorously describe themselves as becoming the fathe...
The Grote Markt turns into a giant tulip picking garden (and you can pick them)
On Sunday, March 29, the event 'Haarlem in Bloei' will transform the Grote Markt in Haarlem into a massive tulip picking garden. Visitors are invited to pick flowers and enjoy the spring atmosphere in...
After ‘How Much is the Fish?’ comes carnival hit ‘Hoempa tetete’: stadium announcer Robert Sant creates a unique atmosphere at Telstar
Robert Sant, the stadium speaker and DJ at Telstar's Buko Stadion, has been praised for creating a unique matchday atmosphere through his eclectic music selection. His playlists, which include both te...
HD poll: GL-PvdA and D66 neck and neck for the win, VVD, Jouw Haarlem and FVD battle for third place
A poll conducted by Haarlems Dagblad shows GroenLinks-PvdA leading with 15.7% of the vote in Haarlem, followed closely by D66 at 14.6%. Based on a survey of 553 residents, the results indicate a tight...
Will you soon have to pay for parking outside Haarlem city center?
Haarlem plans to introduce paid parking in seven additional neighborhoods by 2030 to reduce car usage and increase urban green space. The proposal has become a central issue in the upcoming municipal ...
New report: cycling in Haarlem gets a 6+
A study by the Fietsersbond indicates that cycling in Haarlem is less pleasant than in similar municipalities, receiving a rating of just over six. Although spring is encouraging more residents to cyc...
Fire in vacant house during renovation in Haarlem
A fire broke out on Tuesday evening in a vacant house undergoing renovations on Nachtegaalstraat in Haarlem. Local residents alerted the fire department after witnessing smoke and hearing several loud...
Fire in vacant house in Haarlem
A fire broke out in a vacant house undergoing renovation on Nachtegaalstraat in Haarlem after construction materials reportedly caught fire. The fire department successfully extinguished the blaze, an...
Will the Rijksmuseum’s iconic girl in blue be reunited with her parents? ‘They must belong together’
New Ajax coach still believes in second place: ‘This club must look up and not down’
Óscar García has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax, succeeding the dismissed Fred Grim. The 52-year-old Spaniard expressed confidence in his ability to improve the team's performance and ...
Tineke Abma shows the beauty of old age at Museum of the Mind: ‘Aging is not an end point, it offers unique opportunities’
A new exhibition curated by Professor Tineke Abma at the Museum van de Geest offers a positive perspective on aging, challenging the common narrative of physical decline. The showcase explores how soc...
indebuurt is looking for Haarlemmers who moved abroad
The local news platform indebuurt is searching for former Haarlem residents who have moved abroad to share their stories of adventure. They are calling for people who left the city for a new life in a...
Significantly higher sentences demanded for motorcycle gang members over Heemskerk stabbing after TikTok feud; most seriously injured victim still unable to work
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded eight-year prison sentences for two German motorcycle gang members involved in a 2021 stabbing in Heemskerk. The attack, triggered by a TikTok dispute, resu...
A'DAM Tower celebrates 10th anniversary with a week of festivities (tickets cost 10 euros)
The A’dam Toren in Amsterdam-Noord is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a five-day mini-festival from May 13 to May 17. The event will span the entire tower from the basement to the roof, with t...
Beverwijk celebrates market's origins with exhibition on 1276 privilege
Museum Kennemerland will open the exhibition "Markt en Macht" on Sunday, March 22, to celebrate 750 years of market rights in Beverwijk. The display focuses on the historical trade privilege granted t...
No second parking referendum in Haarlem, judge rules: 'Vote is not well-founded'
A judge has ruled that a second parking referendum will not take place in Haarlem for now, rejecting a request from Edwin Vermaire of Haarlem Betaald Parkeren. The court in Amsterdam determined that t...
Pierre opens season with free ice cream at shops in Haarlem and Hillegom
Chocolaterie Pierre will mark the start of the 2026 ice cream season by giving away free ice cream for two hours on Wednesday, March 11. The promotion will take place at the company's shop locations i...
'And when will the asylum seekers' center open in Santpoort-Zuid?' Handful of residents view latest design
A small group of residents visited the town hall to review the final designs for a planned asylum seekers center in Santpoort-Zuid. During the viewing, attendees inquired about the facility's schedule...
PVV running for first time in Haarlemmermeer, lead candidate Daniël de Moel: 'We have our own PVV voice'
The PVV party is contesting municipal elections in Haarlemmermeer for the first time, with Daniël de Moel serving as the lead candidate. The local campaign emphasizes a distinct regional approach whi...
Telstar-PSV match potentially moved forward; PSV could become champions in Velsen-Zuid
The football match between Telstar and PSV on Sunday, March 22, may be moved to an earlier start time of 4:45 PM. PSV has the opportunity to secure the league championship during this game in Velsen-Z...
Municipal elections are on March 18; this is what D66 wants
On Wednesday, March 18, residents of Haarlem will head to the polls to elect a new city council. This report outlines the candidates and platform for the political party D66 as part of a series on the...
New development Nieuw-Vennep West: 4,580 homes, schools, sports and green spaces on the way
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer, the Dutch government, and regional partners have finalized plans to build 4,580 homes in Nieuw-Vennep West. The development project, which includes schools and spor...
Is there a future for Circus Hakim now that new development leaves no room for the theater? 'I want to keep telling the story'
Circus Hakim, a theater run by Hakim Tra0dia in Haarlem, faces an uncertain future due to large-scale redevelopment plans at its current location. After twelve years at the former Lieven de Keyschool,...