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.
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (April 20 - April 27)
Haarlem will experience several road closures and maintenance projects from April 20 to April 27, affecting areas such as Kinderhuissingel and Parklaan. Drivers are advised to account for these disrup...
Driver crashes into parked vehicles in Haarlem, causing significant damage
A motorist collided with two parked cars on Prinsen Bolwerk in Haarlem around midnight between Sunday and Monday. The accident resulted in significant damage to the vehicles involved.
Major renovation of Verweyhal may start this year: 'We will do everything we can'
Renovation of the dilapidated Verweyhal in Haarlem may begin as early as this year, according to Councilor Eva de Raadt. During a city council meeting on Thursday, officials expressed a commitment to ...
Snuffelmug thrift store staff rescue Yvonne's wet vacuum cleaner
Staff at the Snuffelmug thrift store helped a woman named Yvonne recover her water vacuum cleaner after she accidentally donated it. The employees managed to locate and return the essential item, whic...
Stationary flower parade packs Haarlem city center
The Bloemencorso parade floats arrived in Haarlem on Saturday night following a journey through the Bollenstreek region. The stationary floats remained on display throughout Sunday, drawing large crow...
Two arrests after assault at Haarlem fair
Two individuals were arrested on Sunday following an alleged assault at a fair in the center of Haarlem. The incident reportedly involved the use of a metal ratchet during the altercation.
For their new exhibition 'Relics', Darwin, Sinke & Van Tongeren turned dinosaur fossils into artworks: 'I've learned I'm not a welder'
The new exhibition 'Relics' at the Art Zoo Museum in Amsterdam features dinosaur fossils transformed into artworks by Haarlem-based artists Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongeren. The artists used speciali...
HBC plays attractive football against the league leaders but is also a toothless tiger
HBC football club displayed attractive play during their away match against league leader Purmersteijn, but ultimately lacked the offensive power to secure a victory. Trainer Jasper Ketting's side was...
Coach Barry Tjeertes slams his own team: ‘We let it slip in the first half. We didn't show up’
Olympia Haarlem suffered a defeat against Sporting Martinus after a poor first half left them trailing 3-0 on Sunday. Manager Barry Tjeertes criticized his team's performance, noting that they were un...
From rare defeat to convincing win: HBS bounces back with goal fest against Phoenix
The HBS field hockey team secured a convincing 5-2 victory against Phoenix, bouncing back from a rare previous defeat. Coach Sake Hermans highlighted the collective team effort, noting that five diffe...
ZV Haerlem sharp from the start in derby against VZV, but rivals claim victory
The women's water polo team ZV Haerlem was narrowly defeated 9-10 by local rivals VZV during a derby match on Saturday. Although the Haarlem-based team started strongly at their home pool, De Planeet,...
Koninklijke HFC shows too little in Rijnsburg to claim more than a defeat
Koninklijke HFC suffered a defeat in their away match against Rijnsburg, returning home without any points. The Haarlem-based team acknowledged that their performance was insufficient to merit a bette...
Frederikze's fairytale confirms Kinheim's role as developer and inspires others
Eighteen-year-old pitcher Tijn Frederikze has signed with the New York Yankees organization, transitioning from the Dutch baseball club Kinheim. Coach Milan Lammerts attributed the player's success to...
Haarlem overturns second-half deficit to win derby against Cas: 'There is always a healthy rivalry between us'
Haarlem staged a second-half comeback to win the North Holland derby against Cas with a final score of 31-22. After trailing 14-22 at one point, the home team secured the victory, which further height...
Tonight on TV: This well-known Haarlemmer cycles through India with his childhood friend
Haarlem resident Joshua Nolet features in the new television program The Bicycle Race, airing tonight. The show follows Nolet and a childhood friend as they embark on a cycling journey through India.
Climate activists protest against 'dark side' of Haarlem Flower Parade
Extinction Rebellion is conducting peaceful protests during the Haarlem Flower Parade to raise awareness about the use of pesticides in flower cultivation. Activists organized a "bee march" and gagged...
Banned in Haarlem but happening anyway: Reserving sidewalk spots for King's Day. Residents warn: 'We’re standing here ourselves'
Residents in Haarlem are increasingly reserving sidewalk spaces for King's Day flea markets ahead of time, despite official city prohibitions. On the Raamvest, locals have begun using handmade signs t...
Car rams lamppost in Haarlem
A driver struck a lamp post on the Zijlweg in Haarlem during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The road was temporarily closed while crews cleared glass shards from the asphalt.
Million spectators line the route for Bollenstreek Flower Parade
Approximately one million people gathered on Saturday to watch the Bollenstreek Flower Parade as it traveled from Noordwijk to Haarlem. The procession featured fifteen floral floats and dozens of othe...
Watch live: Flower parade travels through North Holland
The annual Flower Parade is currently traveling through North Holland with fifteen floral floats heading toward Haarlem. Thousands of spectators have gathered to witness the event, which is being broa...
The international dance career of Kirsten de Vos (27) from Haarlem: choreography for Zara Larsson and Tinashe, and dancer in Becky G music video
Haarlem-born dancer and choreographer Kirsten de Vos has achieved international success, recently appearing in a music video for American pop star Becky G. The 27-year-old artist's portfolio also incl...
Cyclist Arjan joins touring club: 'The nice thing is that friendships are formed'
Cyclist Arjan Hooiveld has joined a touring club, noting that the activity fosters new friendships. He often rides through the Kennemerduinen, a scenic area located between Haarlem and the beach.
One year prison sentence for stabbing in heart of Haarlem: 'Very concerning'
A 24-year-old man was sentenced by a Haarlem court to sixteen months in prison, with four months suspended, for an attempted aggravated assault in April 2023. The defendant stabbed an acquaintance in ...
Innovative float makes debut at 79th Bollenstreek Flower Parade
The 79th edition of the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek features a revolutionary new mechanical float designed to move on all sides. Built by a dedicated team of volunteers, the innovative display includes ...
Local soaps, scrap leather bags and skateboards from friends: Haarlems Eigen spotlights local makers
A new pop-up concept store called Haarlems Eigen is set to open on April 18 at Spekstraat 5 in Haarlem. Founded by 26-year-old Luca van Beek, the shop aims to showcase local makers and their products ...
Readers rally behind ‘too long’ skûtsje Feije: ‘The Night Watch was also once shortened. Was that a good idea?’
The Haarlem municipal harbor service has ordered the traditional skûtsje Feije to leave its mooring at Nieuwe Gracht for exceeding the 15-meter length limit by 50 centimeters. This decision has spark...
Haarlem cheerleader Sascha (29) goes all out one last time in America: 'You're absolutely exhausted'
Sascha Mengerink, a 29-year-old cheerleader from Haarlem, is set to compete in the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando for the second and final time. This tournament marks the end of her profe...
Six-year prison sentence demanded for sexual abuse of three stepdaughters: ‘Intimacy feels like a threat to me. The impact is permanent’
A 53-year-old man from Haarlemmermeer appeared in a Haarlem court on Thursday facing charges for the long-term sexual abuse of his three minor stepdaughters. Prosecutors have demanded a six-year priso...
Flower parade under fire over pesticides: calls for organic flowers
The Flower Parade in the Bollenstreek is facing increasing pressure to switch to organic flowers due to environmental and health concerns regarding pesticide use. The municipality of Haarlem has signi...
History of Haarlemmermeer and blood diseases best research projects of 2026. ‘I looked at blood and wanted to investigate further’
High school students from Herbert Vissers College and Daaf Geluk were awarded regional prizes for their research projects on topics including the history of Haarlemmermeer and blood diseases. The cere...