Haarlem News in English
Latest Haarlem and Kennemerland region news translated from Dutch to English for the international community.
Teenagers arrested for house explosion in Haarlem
Two teenagers from Maassluis have been arrested in connection with an explosion that occurred at a residence in Haarlem on November 12, 2023. A third minor suspect had already been detained on the nig...
Rock trio Sjako! remains as idiosyncratic as ever on new album: 'Improvising is a form of communication for us'
The Haarlem-based rock band Sjako! has released a new double album titled 'Senior Citizens' after forty-five years, featuring a mix of understated songs and long improvisations. The band will perform ...
Last chance for Zaandam man (22) given suspended sentence for reckless drive through Hoofddorp ending in crash
A 22-year-old man from Zaandam received a suspended prison sentence from a Haarlem police judge for a series of offenses, including a reckless driving incident in Hoofddorp. The defendant admitted to ...
Vanished: Kinheim merged in the late sixties after all
This article profiles Kinheim, a sports club from Haarlem that was re-established in 1920 and later merged in the late 1960s. It is the 22nd installment in a series focused on documenting defunct spor...
With tears in his eyes, Ferry Kock (1940-2026) said goodbye to EDO: ‘That club is deep in my heart’
Ferry Kock, a legendary figure at the Haarlem-based football club EDO, passed away on February 15. He played nearly 300 matches for the first team and later served as a successful coach for the club h...
Maarten Paes is tenth Ajax goalkeeper in five years: how did the revolving door in goal come about?
Maarten Paes has become the tenth goalkeeper to play for Ajax in the last five years, highlighting a period of significant instability for the position at the club. The Dutch team has struggled to dev...
Three years in prison and mandatory treatment for Haarlem man for abuse and child pornography
A 32-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to three years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for several sexual offenses against eight minors. The court ruled that he manipulated vic...
Furious creator pulls AI voting guide offline after backlash in Haarlem and Leiden: ‘Step on a Lego brick’
Mark Keus has taken his AI-generated voting guide, Keus.nl, offline following backlash and threats. The decision came after city councils in Haarlem and Leiden expressed serious concerns about the too...
Police now believe shooting that killed two Syrian boys was random
Police and prosecutors believe the fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark on New Year's Day was likely a random act of violence. A 25-year-old suspect remains in custod...
Young Haarlem intellectuals were already discussing cremation, vegetarianism, and prostitution rules around 1850
Around 1850, young intellectuals in Haarlem engaged in discussions regarding progressive social issues like cremation and vegetarianism following the 1848 constitutional reform. This period marked a s...
Ajax reports profit for first half of season thanks to transfers
Amsterdam football club Ajax reported a net profit of 16.4 million euros for the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by outgoing player transfers. This performance marks a significant...
Cruz had to get used to playing on a half-pitch: ‘The ref said I had to be more aggressive’
Nine-year-old Cruz recently played a practice match with his team, VSV Boys under 10-1, and discussed adjusting to playing on a half-sized football pitch. During the game, the referee encouraged the y...
N520 near Schiphol closed all night due to accident
The N520 road near Schiphol was closed for approximately ten hours following a car accident on Thursday evening where a vehicle struck a tree. The road between Nieuw-Vennep and Badhoevedorp remained s...
U-turn for Haarlem Paid Parking: group to stay active despite empty coffers
The parking advocacy group Haarlem Betaald Parkeren (HBP) will continue to exist despite initial reports suggesting it might disband due to financial difficulties. Initiator Edwin Vermaire clarified t...
Car completely burnt out in Hoofddorp, police investigating
A car was completely destroyed by fire on Monday night at Steenenbaak in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson as a possible cause.
Attention Twilight fans: five-film marathon coming to Haarlem
Kinepolis Haarlem will host a marathon featuring all five films from the Twilight saga on Saturday, March 7th. Fans can watch the entire series back-to-back on the big screen during this special event...
Driver arrested after crashing into lamppost in Heemskerk
On Monday evening, a driver was arrested after crashing into a lamppost on Mozartstraat in Heemskerk. One passenger sustained injuries in the collision and was transported to the hospital for treatmen...
Struggling Kenter Youth Care seems to stabilize after €3.2 million municipal injection
Kenter Jeugdhulp, a specialized youth care provider in the Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond regions, is showing signs of financial stability after receiving a 3.2 million euro emergency injection from loc...
Ukrainian Olga has been delivering aid to her homeland for 26 years: ‘80 percent is destroyed’
Olga Dekker has been coordinating the collection and transport of aid from the Netherlands to Ukraine for 26 years. Her current efforts focus on providing essential medical supplies to hospitals opera...
Shopkeepers Mike (39) and Mirwais (50) buck the trend for entrepreneurship: 'The will to succeed is greater than the fear of failure'
Despite historically low economic growth, entrepreneurs Mike van Leeuwen and Mirwais Farid are launching new business ventures. They are driven by a strong determination to succeed that outweighs the ...
Boxing, karate, hapkido, kickboxing and kung fu: First Martial Arts Event in Spaarnehal attracts seventy children to learn five combat sports
Around seventy children participated in the first Martial Arts Event at the Spaarnehal in Haarlem to explore five different combat sports, including boxing and karate. The event, organized by Sportsup...
Haarlem politicians reject 'democracy-undermining' AI voting guide: 'Voters, do not use it!'
Political parties in Haarlem are warning citizens against using Keus.nl, an AI-generated voting guide, due to inaccuracies and fabricated party positions. Local politicians claim the tool undermines d...
Driver charged with attempted manslaughter of police and military police during wild chase: ‘A miracle no one was killed’
A 54-year-old man is accused of attempted manslaughter against eight law enforcement officers during a dangerous car chase in Halfweg and Alkmaar on November 18. Prosecutors stated that it was a mirac...
Suspicious package found at home in Hoofddorp
A suspicious package was discovered at a residential property in Hoofddorp, leading to a police cordon and an investigation by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD). Emergency services are on ...
Telstar open training attracts many fans: I always watch the matches at home, so it's great to see the players in person
Dutch football club Telstar held an open training session on Monday afternoon, attracting a large crowd of fans following their recent match against Feyenoord. Many supporters took advantage of their ...
Heemstede Art Fair closes for good. 'Tried everything to breathe new life into the event'
The Heemsteedse Kunstbeurs art fair is permanently shutting down after efforts to revitalize the event were unsuccessful. The multi-day cultural festival had been a regular fixture in Heemstede betwee...
BeamThis! showcases enormous variety of video art: from short films to abstract projections
The BeamThis! exhibition highlights a vast variety of video art, featuring everything from small films to abstract projections. While all participating artists utilize moving images, the showcase emph...
Pedestrian injured in collision with car in Haarlem
A pedestrian was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a car in Haarlem on Monday afternoon. The extent of the victim's injuries is currently unknown.
Man from Zeeland accused of biting ex-partner's buttock and leg in Haarlem, DNA found on her trousers
A 33-year-old man from Terneuzen is accused of repeatedly abusing his partner in Haarlem between October and November of last year. The allegations include physical assault and biting the victim, whos...
YONEX Dutch Junior International starts Wednesday: top youth in action, free entry
The 45th edition of the YONEX Dutch Junior International badminton tournament begins this Wednesday at the DEGIRO-hal in Haarlem. Over 300 young athletes from more than 30 countries will compete in th...