Haarlem News in English
Latest Haarlem and Kennemerland region news translated from Dutch to English for the international community.
Sylvia and Chantal from Heemstede rescue waterbirds from death
Residents Sylvia and Chantal have launched a crowdfunding campaign to install duck ladders in Heemstede to help young waterfowl escape steep ditches. The initiative aims to prevent chicks from drownin...
The parents of twins Lotte and Tim Houben (17) initially wanted to keep the two apart: ‘At first I wasn’t allowed to play basketball because Tim was already doing it’
Seventeen-year-old twins Lotte and Tim Houben from Haarlem discuss their close bond and the experience of growing up together. Their parents initially encouraged them to pursue separate interests, suc...
31st edition of Lastige Lijven Toertocht: skating laps for charity at Haarlem Ice Rink
The 31st edition of the annual Lastige Lijven Toertocht charity ice skating event will take place this Sunday at the Haarlem ice rink. Between 100 and 200 skaters are expected to participate to raise ...
Bobsleigh adventure temporarily over: back to being a lawyer and hitting the pub with friends
After years of intensive focus on bobsleighing and athletics, a Dutch athlete is returning to a career as a lawyer. The individual reflects on the adjustment to daily life and social activities after ...
New acquisition for Zandvoort Museum: Formula 1 scale model added to collection
Artist Hans Peters has donated a Formula 1 scale model to the Zandvoorts Museum. The model is now featured in the permanent exhibition 'The Life of Memories,' which highlights the motorsport history o...
Bij45 hosts musical party for Hartekamp Groep
Entrepreneur Janwillem Talen and the Seaside Big Band are organizing a musical celebration for approximately 50 clients of the Hartekamp Groep. The event is scheduled for Wednesday evening and aims to...
'That exciting oil slick is getting bigger,' says Telstar coach Correia about the Eredivisie's final phase
Telstar coach Anthony Correia has highlighted the importance of the upcoming match against NAC Breda as the team battles to avoid relegation from the Eredivisie. Currently in 17th place and trailing N...
Riley (20) from IJmuiden breaks through with his rap group POSLO: 'In April we have our own festival'
Twenty-year-old Riley Nack Martin from IJmuiden is achieving success with his rap group POSLO after winning the Rob Acda Award and performing at Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem. The group is expanding its i...
Over four months in prison after violent shoplifting at Haarlem Albert Heijn, duo filled sports bag with nearly forty packs of coffee
A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to over four months in prison for a violent shoplifting incident at an Albert Heijn in Haarlem. In January 2024, the man and an accomplice stole nearly forty packs...
Inspiring afternoon at 't Mosterdzaadje: singer Nien Besselink and pianist Sjoerd Brouwer
Singer Nien Besselink and pianist Sjoerd Brouwer will perform at 't Mosterdzaadje on March 7. The concert features a collection of moving and humorous songs exploring various aspects of life.
Drinking water company PWN ordered to provide customer data to tax collector; Cocensus wins court case for sewage tax
The Dutch drinking water company PWN has been ordered by a court to provide customer data to tax collector Cocensus. This information is deemed necessary for the accurate assessment and collection of ...
Build homes on the asylum seeker center site in Santpoort-Zuid
The article presents a weekly proposition asking for reader opinions on building housing on the current asylum seekers' center site in Santpoort-Zuid. It invites the public to share their views on the...
'Family association' Onze Gezellen has been a symbol of sportsmanship in Haarlem-Noord for a century: 'We want to be the club where everyone is welcome and can play sports in their own way'
The multi-sport club Onze Gezellen is celebrating a century of promoting sportsmanship and inclusivity in Haarlem-Noord. Known as OG, the association offers five disciplines including baseball, footba...
Do it before it's too late: indebuurt is giving away cool prizes and time is running out
The Dutch local news platform indebuurt is celebrating its tenth anniversary by hosting a prize giveaway for its readers. This is the final opportunity for users to participate and enter for a chance ...
Will Telstar keep pace or fall away? NAC clash 'super important', knows loanee Gerald Alders
Telstar player Gerald Alders is available for the crucial upcoming match against NAC after a red card and penalty issued against him were overturned by VAR during a game against Feyenoord. The fixture...
Body found in Amstel identified as missing Sophia (37)
The body of 37-year-old Sophia from The Hague was discovered in the Amstel river near the Halvemaansbrug in central Amsterdam on Wednesday. She had been missing since last Friday after being last seen...
19-year-old from Haarlem acquitted of train robbery, sentenced for threats and verbal abuse
A 19-year-old man from Haarlem has been acquitted of involvement in a violent robbery that occurred on a train between Nijmegen and Amsterdam last summer. The court ruled there was insufficient eviden...
Climate coalition warns again: ‘Climate policy is barely getting off the ground’
One month before the elections, the Haarlem Climate Coalition has issued strong criticism regarding the city's climate policy. The group claims that the implementation of environmental initiatives is ...
Santpoort-Zuid asylum center site to become neighborhood park; recreational walking path possible
The municipality has announced that the site of a future asylum seekers' center at De Elta sports park will eventually be transformed into a neighborhood park. The long-term plan includes the potentia...
Municipal elections on March 18: what the SP wants
On Wednesday, March 18, residents of Haarlem will go to the polls to elect a new municipal council. Reporter Nynke La Porte is providing an overview of the different political parties and their plans,...
Municipal elections on March 18: what the Action Party wants
On March 18, residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal elections to select a new city council. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the candidates and their plans, focusing on the Act...
Haarlem parties clash over housing shortage: build, build, build, but for whom exactly?
On Wednesday evening, political parties in Haarlem gathered at the Pletterij debate center to discuss the city's housing shortage and construction goals. The debate focused on identifying where new ho...
LIVE Eredivisie | Basement battle in Velsen-Zuid: Telstar must win to keep pace with 16th-placed NAC
Telstar hosts NAC Breda in a crucial Eredivisie match in Velsen-Zuid as both teams battle to avoid relegation. Currently sitting in 17th place, Telstar needs a victory to close the four-point gap with...
Housing group soon without a home, splitting up is not an option: May is getting very close
The De Nieuwe Ark residential group in Haarlem is urgently seeking a new home because their current building is scheduled for demolition on May 31. The group, which includes residents with disabilitie...
More 18-year-olds in Haarlem bought a car in 2025 than in 2010
In 2025, more 18-year-olds in Haarlem purchased cars compared to 2010, with all transactions involving second-hand vehicles. Data from RDC indicates that Peugeot was the most popular brand among these...
A child is made in an instant, but parenting requires no degree: ‘If you ask me, parents are just winging it’
The theater performance 'Ouderpardon' will be staged at de Schuur in Haarlem on February 27 and 28. The production explores the complexities of parenting and the fact that no formal qualifications are...
Scapino is back on Lange Nieuw: 'There were many leaks; downstairs was completely underwater'
The Scapino store on Lange Nieuwstraat in IJmuiden has reopened following a two-month closure for renovations and repairs. Branch manager Bonito van Joolingen noted that the building required signific...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (February 27 - March 1)
Haarlem offers various activities for the weekend of February 27 to March 1, including theater visits and dancing. The tips also highlight an opportunity to find unique collectibles for enthusiasts du...
Sjaak Balkenende says goodbye to his Bruna store in Zandvoort: ‘Customer friendliness has always been my driving force’
After nearly 30 years, Sjaak Balkenende is retiring from his Bruna bookstore in Zandvoort. He was recently honored with a golden appreciation pin for his long-standing entrepreneurship and commitment ...
Yad Vashem posthumously honors heroic Haarlem family; Jewish relatives survived the war
The Ligtenstein family from Haarlem has been posthumously honored with the Yad Vashem 'Righteous Among the Nations' recognition for helping Jewish relatives survive World War II. The award was present...