Haarlem News in English
Latest Haarlem and Kennemerland region news translated from Dutch to English for the international community.
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,...
Diederik Slob gives lecture with tips for a more animal-friendly garden in Zuidervermaning Westzaan
Biologist and garden enthusiast Diederik Slob will give a lecture on March 12 at the Zuidervermaning in Westzaan. The presentation, which begins at 8:15 PM, will offer practical tips on making gardens...
Fake pharmacist from Haarlem arrested for stealing heavy painkillers
A woman from Haarlem was arrested for posing as a pharmacy worker to steal oxycodone from elderly residents by claiming their medication was contaminated. The suspect carried out the scam at least six...
Registration opens for ten-week pregnancy course from GGD Zaanstreek-Waterland region
GGD Zaanstreek-Waterland has opened registration for a 10-week pregnancy course titled 'Relaxed pregnancy and prepared childbirth' for residents in the Zaanstreek and Edam-Volendam regions. The progra...
Role swap at ChristenUnie: Yvonne Buit becomes Provincial Council member and Michel Klein duo-committee member
Michel Klein is stepping down as the leader of the ChristenUnie faction in the North Holland Provincial Council after eleven years. He will swap roles with Yvonne Buit, who currently serves as a duo-c...
These are the top amateur football scorers from the Haarlem region
This article provides an overview of the leading goalscorers in amateur football within the Haarlem region. It highlights the top-performing players currently active in local regional competitions.
Anderlecht was not a success, but Cedric Hatenboer is now the Andrea Pirlo of Sportpark Schoonenberg
Cedric Hatenboer has found success at Telstar after a previously unsuccessful transfer to the Belgian club Anderlecht. The midfielder is currently thriving at Sportpark Schoonenberg as the team contin...
Province applies suspended noise standards for Schoteroog wind turbines
The province of North Holland will apply current national noise standards for the two planned wind turbines at Schoteroog in Haarlem. This regulatory decision was confirmed by a provincial spokesperso...
Police responded with sirens only once since Meesterlottelaan asylum center opened: 'It's going incredibly positively there'
Since the asylum seekers' center on Meesterlottelaan opened in Haarlem, police have only responded with urgency to one fight. Out of seven total reports of safety concerns, three were actually caused ...
Majority of political parties support conditions for viable Herenboerderij Heemstede. ‘Vague promises in election manifestos get us nowhere’
A majority of political parties in Heemstede have signaled their support for the conditions necessary to sustain the local Herenboerderij farm. This development comes after the farm's cooperative aske...
North Holland allocates 600,000 euros for bus stop accessibility; Haarlem and Velsen to apply for subsidies
The province of North Holland has allocated 600,000 euros to improve the accessibility of bus stops for individuals with disabilities. Municipalities including Haarlem and Velsen plan to apply for the...
Haarlem entrepreneur to court over threatened fine for Markd terrace: ‘It’s crucial and the calling card of your business’
Entrepreneur Xiadong Yeh has taken legal action to challenge a penalty imposed for an oversized terrace at her restaurant, Markd, in Haarlem. She is seeking clarity from an administrative court regard...
Can Frank and Wendy finally leave Doha? Flight tickets are in
A couple from Haarlem, Wendy and Frank Hoorn, have successfully secured plane tickets to New Zealand after being stranded in Doha for over a week due to regional conflict and airspace closures. The pa...
Teens assault peers in Beverwijk and Heemskerk, footage shared on Snapchat
Police in the IJmond region have arrested five minors for physical abuse and violence against their peers in Beverwijk and Heemskerk. The incidents took place at President Kennedyplein and Debora Bake...
Haarlem’s first female councilor was a feminist icon: ‘Dignified, but diligent’
Mayor Jos Wienen recently unveiled portraits of several female city council members at Haarlem's town hall to honor their historical contributions. The collection includes a tribute to the city's firs...
Jordi Cruijff wants Ajax to challenge for the title immediately: "I am more about the short term"
Jordi Cruijff has been officially appointed as the technical director of Ajax, signing a contract until 2028 and emphasizing his goal to immediately compete for the league title. During his presentati...
No polling cards delivered to 250 addresses in Haarlemmermeer, residents to receive new ones
Approximately 250 residents in the Haarlemmermeer region, including those in Badhoevedorp, Lijnden, and Zwanenburg, did not receive their voting passes due to a delivery error. PostNL has issued an ap...
Fake weapon found on train in Haarlem, two arrests
Two individuals were arrested on Sunday evening after a fake weapon was discovered on a train heading towards Haarlem station. The Dutch Railways received a report of a suspicious situation involving ...
ZERO23 opens fourth location on Lorentzplein: ‘The village feel remains in the big city’
Bram Crans and Melvin Schol have opened the fourth branch of their Personal Health studio, ZERO23, at Lorentzplein in Haarlem. The new location officially opened this past Saturday following a long-te...
Haarlem VVD and CDA lead candidates at odds over street maintenance: ‘The city will no longer be a nice place to live’
Party leaders Eva de Raadt (CDA) and Nienke Klazinga (VVD) engaged in a debate organized by Haarlems Dagblad ahead of the upcoming local elections. The candidates discussed their conflicting visions f...
Anticipation for the Smartlappen Festival: 'we're going to make it a great party again!'
The Smartlappenfestival is scheduled to begin on April 11, with organizers reporting that tickets for the event sold out rapidly. Event organizer Ron van Eerden expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming f...
New Ajax coach still haunted in Spain by four words from Van Gaal: ‘You have no rhythm!’
Óscar García has been appointed as the first Spanish head coach of Ajax, making him the first Spaniard to lead the club. The 52-year-old reflects on the influence of his former mentors, Johan Cruijf...
The Canal Diggers statue officially unveiled at the small lock: ‘Here they are visible and it was about time too’
The "De Kanaalgravers" statue was officially unveiled at its new, more prominent location near the Small Lock in IJmuiden on Sunday. The relocation from Pontplein follows years of public requests to g...
Community service for Haarlem man caught with dog after ignoring ban: 'I call all my dogs Jango'
A 39-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to 60 hours of community service for violating a court-ordered ban on keeping dogs. The defendant admitted guilt during his trial, expressing his love...
Fourth Haarlem Blues Night
The fourth edition of the Haarlem Blues Night will take place on Friday, March 20, at the Patronaat concert hall. This mini-festival features authentic blues music performed by various international a...
Swimming lessons for one euro in Amsterdam: What you need to know if you have a Stadspas
Starting in September, Amsterdam residents with a Stadspas can attend swimming lessons for only one euro per session. The initiative by the municipality aims to improve water safety in the canal-fille...