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.
Municipality of Haarlem offers subsidies to small cultural institutions
The municipality of Haarlem has introduced a 500,000 euro subsidy fund to support small cultural institutions with investments in their housing and facilities. Eligible organizations can apply for the...
Buses replace trains between Uitgeest and Beverwijk due to engineering works
ProRail will conduct track maintenance near Beverwijk and Heemskerk from May 7 to May 12, suspending train services between Uitgeest and Beverwijk. NS will provide replacement buses to accommodate tra...
Lennert Böhmer wants to be the humanist idealist of CDA Haarlem. 'We must not be an inward-looking club'
Lennert Böhmer, the new group chairman of CDA Haarlem, aims to revitalize the party by making it more outward-looking and dynamic. He is currently involved in negotiations with PRO and D66 to form a ...
Annemarie van Haeringen: "It was certain I would become an illustrator"
Renowned children's book artist and author Annemarie van Haeringen has been featured as an icon of North Holland, highlighting her prolific and award-winning career. Born in Haarlem, she is known for ...
Shorts or umbrella? This is the Haarlem weather forecast for May
Meteorologist Berend van Straaten from weeronline.nl provides the weather outlook for Haarlem for the month of May. The forecast helps residents determine whether to expect warm sunshine or rainy cond...
What next for the rediscovered Conrad Shipyard? City officials reluctant to preserve building despite historical value
The municipal executive of Haarlem is hesitant to preserve the historic 1897 Werf Conrad administrative building, despite recent discoveries showing it is better preserved and more valuable than previ...
Number of over-85s in Haarlem to nearly double — are there enough adapted homes?
The number of households in Haarlem with at least one person aged 85 or older is projected to nearly double from 2,500 to 4,700 by the year 2040. While this aging trend is less severe than in similar ...
ATM will not return; two suspects in Santpoorterstraat bombing quickly released
Two suspects arrested for the ATM explosion robbery at Santpoorterstraat last Tuesday have been released from custody. The destroyed ATM, which was located in an annex of a real estate office, will no...
Ray van den Berg Hair & Hairpieces celebrates 60 years: 'We are more than just a hair salon'
Ray van den Berg Kappers & Haarwerken is celebrating its 60th anniversary on May 5. The family-owned salon, which Ray first helped reopen as a child in 1976, is now managed by him and his wife Laura.
Girl on fatbike hospitalized after collision at Haarlem roundabout
A girl was taken to the hospital on Wednesday evening following a collision between her fatbike and a car in Haarlem. The accident occurred at a roundabout at the intersection of Zuiderzeelaan and Eur...
Café Trouw and coffee bar AX join forces in Koningstraat: 'We’re in the casual dating phase'
Café Trouw and coffee bar AX have launched a partnership on Koningstraat in Haarlem to offer a combined service. AX provides specialty coffee in the morning, while Café Trouw takes over in the after...
Veteran Billy Cobham at the Phil Friday: Still the world's best fusion drummer after half a century
Legendary fusion drummer Billy Cobham is scheduled to perform at the PHIL in Haarlem this Friday. Known for his complex drum setups and a career spanning over half a century, Cobham continues to be ce...
'It's been a good run': Kennemerland Animal Ambulance chair Helma Wienen steps down after 16 years
Helma Wienen is stepping down as the chairperson of the Kennemerland animal ambulance service after serving for 16 years. The 81-year-old will be succeeded by 55-year-old Jacqueline Makbouli.
From getting your first drink to where you can find toilets and more: here is the map for Bevrijdingspop 2026 in Haarlem
A map has been released for the 2026 Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem to help visitors navigate the event grounds. The map highlights the locations of the main stage, children's festival, token sale...
Hike ends early for two Haarlem residents due to wildfire
Two residents of Haarlem were forced to cut their hike on the Veluwe short after being warned of a large wildfire near Vierhouten. The hikers chose to evacuate the forest as a precaution before later ...
Luilak market on May 22
The historic Luilakmarkt, the oldest plant and flower market in the Netherlands, will take place in Haarlem on Friday, May 22nd, featuring over 50 vendors along the Raamvest and Raamsingel. Between 4:...
Verweyhal gets a new future
The Haarlem city council has approved the sale of its share of the Verweyhal national monument to the Raiola heirs to facilitate a full restoration of the historic building. The renovation, set to beg...
Harvesting together brings people together
Jan Willem and his wife Laura participate in a community farm in Haarlem to connect with nature and meet their neighbors. The initiative offers seasonal vegetable harvesting, workshops, and social act...
Thriving neighborhood farm at Nieuweweg 2
Ruben and Sarai have transformed a vacant lot in Haarlem into a thriving community farm where 45 households now harvest their own organic vegetables. The project promotes local biodiversity and social...
Months-long Grote Houtstraat saga continues: new bicycle parking spaces still too big
New bicycle parking spaces on the south side of Haarlem's Grote Houtstraat will be reduced in size by half after they were deemed too large. Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced the change following cr...
Heirs of football agent Mino Raiola buy Verweyhal in Haarlem
The heirs of late football agent Mino Raiola have purchased the monumental Verweyhal building in Haarlem from the local municipality. The city council approved the sale of the historic Grote Markt pro...
Face painting, swing ride and Silent Disco: this is the Bevrijdingspop Children's Festival in Haarlem
The Kinderfestival of Bevrijdingspop will take place in Florapark, Haarlem, on May 5th, featuring activities like face painting, a carousel, and a silent disco. The event offers a festive environment ...
First names for Haarlem Vinyl Festival announced: Bente, Mula B and Chef’Special
The Haarlem Vinyl Festival has announced its first set of artists for its upcoming fourth edition, featuring Bente, Mula B, and Chef’Special. The festival is scheduled to take place from October 2 t...
58 municipal notices on construction, tree felling and traffic in Haarlem last week
The Haarlem municipality processed 58 permit applications last week concerning construction, tree felling, and traffic issues. Of these applications, 56 were specific to Haarlem while two related to t...
'You can create truly unique works of art here': Paul van Marissing (65) leaves Haarlem Graphic Atelier
Paul van Marissing is stepping down from Grafisch Atelier Haarlem after years of preserving traditional printing techniques. Despite the decline of industrial printing, he successfully promoted the un...
Haarlem launches second investigation into sinkhole at Donkere Spaarne
The municipality of Haarlem has launched a second investigation into sinkholes at the Donkere Spaarne quay as final repairs take place this week. While the damage is not severe enough to require movin...
Man rescued from water at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem
A man was rescued from the water at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem during the night of Tuesday to Wednesday. The cause of how he ended up in the water remains unknown.
Haarlem's only motorhome site to close as municipality buys land along Randweg
The municipality of Haarlem has purchased the land occupied by Urban Camperspot Haarlem & Zandvoort, which will result in the closure of the city's only motorhome site at the end of the year. This acq...
Butcher's daughter transforms century-old butcher shop into modern deli: ‘Memories in every crack and behind every tile’
Guusje Broekhof is renovating her family's century-old butcher shop in Haarlem's Kruisstraat to transform it into a modern deli. The project aims to modernize the business to meet current retail deman...
Historic Haarlem tram line still very much alive despite downfall of ChristenUnie
A proposal for a historical tram line at Haarlem's Veerplas remains under consideration despite initiator Frank Visser losing his seat in recent elections. Negotiators from PRO, D66, and CDA are curre...