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.
Theater performance about Tata Steel at Verwey Museum Haarlem
The Verwey Museum Haarlem is hosting a new theater performance titled 'Onder de rook van de Hoogovens – een avond aan de toog' about Tata Steel. This production follows the previous photo exhibition...
Deceased person found in parking lot at Nieuw-Vennep station
A deceased person was discovered in a parking lot near the Nieuw-Vennep train station on Monday evening. Police are currently investigating the cause of death and the identity of the individual. The a...
Dimitry van den Berg (50), designated D66 Heemstede alderman, is a father, artist, and politician in one: 'I am action-oriented, so great things will surely happen'
Dimitry van den Berg, a 50-year-old council member from Haarlem, has been nominated as the new candidate alderman for D66 in Heemstede. If coalition negotiations are successful, he will succeed Anneke...
Autistic man from Hillegom suspected of assaulting traffic controller and police in Haarlem. ’I just want to work again’, he says after 3.5 months in custody
A 38-year-old man from Hillegom is accused of assaulting a traffic controller and two police officers in Haarlem on December 14. The suspect, who has autism, has remained in pre-trial detention for th...
Czech Republic replaces Japan at Haarlem Baseball Week; former winner unable to field representative team
The Czech Republic will replace Japan in the upcoming Honkbalweek Haarlem baseball tournament. Japan withdrew from the competition because the country was unable to field a representative team to send...
Triple Threat remains under strict supervision until end of season due to dirty floor
The Dutch Basketball Federation (NBB) has placed the Triple Threat basketball club under strict supervision until the end of the season due to a dirty playing surface. While visible improvements have ...
Record Store Day 2026: these artists are performing for free among the record bins in Haarlem
Record Store Day will take place on April 18, 2026, featuring live music performances and exclusive releases in record stores throughout Haarlem. Highlights of the event include a free single giveaway...
From respectable Haarlem citizen to creator of cruel Biblical scenes: how Cornelis Cornelisz captured his city and era on canvas
Cornelis Cornelisz was a prominent painter and member of the elite in 17th-century Haarlem, having married into a wealthy family with significant political and commercial influence. The article explor...
The Tile Taxi is running again
Spaarnelanden's 'Tegeltaxi' service will provide free collection of removed garden tiles in Haarlem from March to October 2026. This initiative aims to increase urban greenery to improve biodiversity ...
18-year-old from Heemstede who shot man in shoulder after King’s Day won’t return to juvenile detention
An 18-year-old from Heemstede has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for shooting a person in the shoulder in Haarlem following King's Day celebrations. The court decided he does not nee...
Final day of Ali B trial continues after witness hearings
The witness testimony phase in the appeal hearing of the sexual offense case against Ali B has concluded. The court session is temporarily suspended and is scheduled to resume at 1:30 PM today.
Haarlem Model United Nations shows playing diplomat can lead to dilemmas: ‘Hard to represent a country you disagree with’
Students participating in the Haarlem Model United Nations (HMUN) face ethical dilemmas when tasked with representing countries whose policies they personally disagree with. The event highlights the c...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 30 - April 6)
Haarlem is scheduled to undergo several roadwork projects and partial street closures from March 30 to April 6. Key areas affected include Van Marumstraat and Parklaan, requiring motorists to plan for...
Making sandwiches for the animal ambulance: Bonhoeffer College raises 200 euros
Students from Bonhoeffer College in Castricum raised 200 euros by selling sandwiches to support Dierenambulance Kennemerland. The funds will be used to assist the animal ambulance service in its rescu...
Many cyclists dismount and walk through Korte Houtstraat: 'I don't feel like an argument every time'
The Korte Houtstraat has officially implemented a cycling ban following requests from residents for physical barriers, which the municipality rejected to ensure emergency vehicle access. Many cyclists...
Court: Mayor was allowed to fine Haarlem business for oversized terrace
A judge has ruled that Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen was authorized to impose a penalty on restaurant Markd for maintaining an oversized terrace on Damstraat. The court confirmed that the mayor acted withi...
Number of suspects in Haarlem drops for second year in a row
The number of crime suspects in Haarlem has decreased for the second consecutive year, with 1,160 residents identified as suspects in 2023. These figures were recently released by the Central Bureau o...
Police expect driver to set an example, but pull 50-year-old in special bus off the road: ‘Exceptional’
A 50-year-old driver from Haarlem had his license confiscated on Sunday after being caught speeding in a special transport vehicle. The driver was traveling 57 kilometers per hour over the speed limit...
Lively swapping at the Swapshare in Schalkwijk. ‘Great when someone else is happy with something you no longer use’
The Schalkwijk shopping center hosted a "Swapshare" event where visitors could trade items they no longer used for something new. The initiative encouraged community sharing and provided a lively atmo...
Triple Threat ends regular season with win in Zwolle
The Haarlem-based basketball team Triple Threat concluded their regular season with a 75-92 victory over Zwolle on Sunday evening. This win marks the end of the regular season for the squad as they pr...
Rood-Wit falls one goal short of epic comeback. Hockey players score three times in final quarter
The Rood-Wit women's hockey team narrowly missed completing an epic comeback against league leaders Klein Zwitserland after falling behind 4-0. Despite scoring three goals in the final quarter, the te...
St Matthew Passion in Haarlem: Jesus' passion story fills sold-out Phil again
The St Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach continues its long-standing tradition in Haarlem, where it has been performed by COV Haarlem since 1929. This year’s Good Friday performance at the Ph...
Pick your own tulips, 'just' on the Grote Markt
On Sunday, visitors to the city center of Haarlem were invited to pick their own tulips at the Grote Markt. Despite the cold northwest wind, the event provided a way for people to bring a touch of spr...
First Haarlem sing-along: charity sing-along party at Café Studio
Rotaryclub KennemerLaat is organizing Haarlem's first sing-a-long event on April 12th at Café Studio on the Grote Markt. The charity event aims to bring 200 participants together to sing for a good c...
Bavo bell moved about three meters: Not forward or backward, but up and then back down
Historical photographs reveal that the clock on the tower of the Grote Kerk in Haarlem was once positioned approximately three meters higher than it is today. The article explores this unusual vertica...
The sad side of spring: dozens of orphaned chicks brought to bird hospital
The Bird Hospital in Haarlem is experiencing an influx of orphaned ducklings whose mothers have frequently been killed by traffic or other animals. Staff are raising the ducklings with minimal human c...
Spaarnestad women learn title is secured before final match, but win anyway: ‘Showing we are rightful champions’
The first women's team of the Haarlem volleyball club Spaarnestad has secured the championship in the first division. Although the title was mathematically confirmed before their final match, the team...
Water boards to say no more often as climate forces their hand: 'We are no longer the handymen who will just fix everything'
The Rijnland Regional Water Authority has announced it will be more selective and say "no" more frequently due to the pressures of rapid climate change. Dijkgraaf Rogier van der Sande stated that the ...
At the Veeking Theater, the audience is close to the action: Recognition at the play ’Papa’
The Veeking Theater's latest production, 'Papa,' explores challenging themes while incorporating humor to create a relatable experience for its audience. The play continues the theater's tradition of ...
Ten goals scored as dust settles on RCH-VEW derby: 'Maybe this finally brings some peace'
A high-scoring local football derby between RCH and VEW ended in a 5-5 draw on Saturday. The match at the RCH sports complex was praised for its intensity, with both teams earning a single point after...