Haarlem News in English
Latest Haarlem and Kennemerland region news translated from Dutch to English for the international community.
Lia (82) struggles with loss of precious gold necklace: 'Where can I report it? Everything is digital nowadays and very alienating'
Lia, an 82-year-old woman from Bennebroek, has lost two irreplaceable gold necklaces inherited from her mother and gifted by her husband. She is struggling to find a way to report the loss to potentia...
Self-harvest garden Bloemendaalse Weelde officially launches
Mayor Michel Rog of Bloemendaal officially inaugurated the Bloemendaalse Weelde self-harvest garden on Friday by planting the first lettuce seedling. The new community garden is located on Johan Verhu...
Girl on bike with foot trapped in Haarlem accident freed after half an hour and hospitalized
A young girl was injured on Saturday afternoon in Haarlem after her foot became trapped following a bicycle accident on Korte Verspronckweg. Emergency services freed her after approximately thirty min...
’BijHenC’ in IJmuiden rises above the level of a harbor cafe (8.5)
The restaurant 'BijHenC' in IJmuiden has been awarded a high rating of 8.5, exceeding the expectations typically associated with a standard harbor cafe. The review invokes the atmosphere of a classic ...
Woman assaulted and robbed by four people after opening door in Haarlem home
A woman was assaulted and robbed by four individuals at her home on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem on Friday, March 6. The incident occurred around 2:00 AM after the victim opened her door. Police ...
Definitely no room for caravans at Blekersveld: ‘We had hope for a moment, but are deeply disappointed’
Mobile home residents in Overveen expressed deep disappointment after a council meeting on Thursday finalized the decision to exclude them from living at Blekersveld. The ruling marks a definitive end...
How to deal with someone who isn't doing well? Dancing with Death is a book about an intense friendship with a sad ending
The biographical fiction book 'Dansen met de Dood' by Haarlem author Fook Hali explores the complexities of supporting a friend struggling with suicidal thoughts. It raises difficult questions about w...
Police hunt five suspects after double street robbery with weapons and scooters in Lijnden
Police are searching for five suspects following an armed double street robbery in Lijnden on Friday afternoon. The perpetrators fled on a black motor scooter, and authorities are now appealing to wit...
Line 2 temporarily via Reinaldahuis and Zomervaart to center; Jouw Haarlem and CU sound alarm over misinformation for bus passengers
Bus line 2 in Haarlem will follow an alternative route via Reinaldahuis and Zomervaart until mid-April, bypassing several stops in Parkwijk and Nagtzaamplein. Local political parties Jouw Haarlem and ...
Hansje’s favorites: ‘The very best King’s Day party is here in Oud-West’
Hansje Lathouwers, a 38-year-old resident of Amsterdam, shares her favorite local spots and experiences living on the Ten Katemarkt. She particularly recommends the King's Day celebrations in the Oud-...
GroenLinks and D66 want iconic Schalkwijk snack bar Friet van Piet to disappear
The Haarlem city council is considering redevelopment plans for the Schalkwijk area, which include expanding a Vomar supermarket and constructing 200 new homes. While the project has broad support, po...
Voting at unique locations: Duivenvoorde Castle in Voorschoten, the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem and at midnight in Castricum
During the Dutch municipal elections on March 18, citizens can cast their votes at unique locations across the country, including the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem and Kasteel Duivenvoorde in Voorschot...
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Pickup truck driver (34) under the influence in collision with taxi bus [update]
A 34-year-old man from Velsen was arrested after his pickup truck collided with a taxi bus in IJmuiden on Friday night. He is suspected of driving under the influence and reckless driving.
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Car rams lamppost in Vijfhuizen, driver (24) arrested for driving under the influence [update]
A 24-year-old driver from Badhoevedorp was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing into a lamppost in Vijfhuizen on Friday night. The accident occurred on the Stelling, and the driver ...
Code yellow for the west of the country due to dense fog
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for dense fog across the Netherlands, excluding Limburg, on Saturday morning. The warning covers the western provinces and was expanded to include most of the...
Mystery: why is this large area on the edge of the Jordaan undeveloped?
The article investigates why the Appeltjesmarkt, a large open square located near Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, remains undeveloped despite the high demand for space in the city. Situated between ...
When Cas (25) took a blow to the nose, he immediately thought of his grandfather and former international Joop Odenthal: 'Luckily it wasn't broken'
Cas Odenthal, the grandson of former Haarlem-based international footballer Joop Odenthal, is currently playing professional football in Italy. He is tasked with helping his club, Bari, avoid relegati...
Major power outage in Haarlem right now
A major power outage in Haarlem has affected more than 3,000 households across at least 25 streets. A technician is currently on the way to resolve the issue and restore electricity.
Cry for help: Help us find a home! Residents of the Ark in Bloemendaal to be out on the street on June 1
Six residents of the Ark housing community in Bloemendaal have issued an urgent plea for help finding new housing before they must vacate Villa Pelletier on June 1. The group is required to leave thei...
Housing, parking, youth hangouts and 30 km/h roads: How regional parties view these issues
Ahead of the March 18 municipal elections, party leaders in various regions were surveyed about their positions on local issues. The topics discussed include housing, parking policies, youth facilitie...
Extra funding for new Velsen City Theater? Most parties oppose and want plan adjusted
Renovation and expansion of the Stadsschouwburg Velsen face further delays due to nitrogen regulations, leading to potential cost increases. Most local political parties oppose allocating extra funds ...
Is there still room for temporary housing at Kennemerboulevard and extra cruise ships in IJmuiden? Opinions differ widely
Debate is ongoing regarding the potential for temporary housing and additional cruise ship capacity on the west side of IJmuiden. Proponents argue that these developments could address the local housi...
Seven parties on six propositions for Hillegom: on housing, traffic, asylum seekers, and more
Seven political parties are competing for 19 municipal council seats in Hillegom's upcoming elections on March 18th. To assist voters, the Haarlems Dagblad presented the parties with six propositions ...
Fireworks shows in Velsen neighborhoods and opening the bus lane during closures? Political parties are not keen
Political parties in the municipality of Velsen are hesitant to ban individual New Year's Eve fireworks because a central display would be too costly and difficult to organize across its many village ...
LIVE Eredivisie | Struggling Ajax visit FC Groningen, who have lost six in a row
Ajax faces FC Groningen in an away match as they compete for second place in the Eredivisie standings. Despite drawing their last four games, Ajax remains in contention, while Groningen attempts to br...
More housing, but also more greenery: How Haarlem parties plan to solve the dilemma
Haarlem faces a significant housing shortage while also being recognized as the most paved municipality in the Netherlands. To address the challenge of building more homes without reducing limited gre...
History repeats itself, women are again being denied knowledge, says science censorship curator Eulàlia Gassó Miracle
Curator Eulàlia Gassó Miracle has organized an exhibition exploring censorship in science and the historical exclusion of women from knowledge. The display features centuries-old books and uses atmo...
Robbers brandished guns in wholesaler and shot at fleeing employee; sole suspect denies charges
Employees at a consumer electronics wholesaler in Haarlemmermeer were assaulted and one was shot during an armed robbery in August 2024. A 4.5-year prison sentence has been demanded for a 43-year-old ...
HFC match-winner at Nieuw Zuid almost played for Quick Boys: ‘For whatever reason it didn’t happen’
Delano Ladan scored the decisive header for Haarlem-based club Koninklijke HFC to secure a 1-0 victory over Quick Boys. The goal was particularly significant as Ladan had previously undergone a trial ...
Heemstede seeks solutions for N201 traffic bottleneck but leaves debate to successors: ‘New city council has its work cut out’
The Heemstede municipal council discussed the ongoing traffic congestion issues on the N201 and Cruquiusweg during its final session of the current term. Members decided to defer any concrete decision...