Haarlem News in English
Latest Haarlem and Kennemerland region news translated from Dutch to English for the international community.
US now also eases environmental rules on mercury emissions
The Trump administration is relaxing environmental regulations concerning the emission of mercury and other hazardous air pollutants. According to the EPA, the policy change is intended to help older ...
Birds is a great exhibition, but the wunderkammer presentation takes some getting used to
The Mauritshuis in The Hague has opened "Birds," a new exhibition curated by historian Simon Schama that explores the complex relationship between humans and nature. The display features diverse works...
Huge success of Olympic short trackers yet to spark amateur surge
Despite the significant success of Dutch short track skaters at the Winter Olympics, ice rinks in the Netherlands report only a marginal increase in amateur participation. While young skaters are insp...
Caroline van der Plas steps down as BBB leader, Henk Vermeer to succeed her
Caroline van der Plas is stepping down as the leader of the BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) and will be succeeded by Member of Parliament Henk Vermeer. While Vermeer takes over the party leadership, Van der ...
Large quantity of fireworks in garbage bags dumped at recreation park near Abcoude
A large quantity of fireworks was discovered discarded in garbage bags at the Hogedijk recreation park between Abcoude and Amsterdam on Friday morning. The items were found along the Abcouderstraatweg...
Amsterdam man who threatened Douwe Bob after Jewish football event unrest arrested again
A 38-year-old Amsterdam man suspected of threatening singer Douwe Bob has been rearrested for violating the conditions of his release. The suspect, who had been free for several months, was originally...
Help with lost and found items
The City of Haarlem provides services for lost and found items through its public hall at Zijlvest and the iLost website. Official documents and keys should be handed in at the public hall, while othe...
Council approves final design for Groene Singel
The Haarlem City Council has approved the final design for the redevelopment of the Gedempte Oostersingelgracht into a new neighborhood park called "Groene Singel." The project will add over 4,000 m²...
This is how we make Haarlem natural gas-free
The city of Haarlem has established its Heat Program 2026–2030, which outlines a step-by-step plan to become entirely natural gas-free by 2040. Starting in late 2026, the municipality will collabora...
Fred Grim sees shaken squad after losing Zinchenko, who already said goodbye at Ajax: ‘He feels guilty’
Ajax will be without players Ko Itakura and Oleksandr Zinchenko for their upcoming match against NEC following a serious knee injury sustained by Zinchenko during his debut. Coach Fred Grim noted that...
Haarlem City Council approves Green Singel design
The Haarlem city council has approved the final design for the redevelopment of the Gedempte Oostersingelgracht, also known as the Groene Singel. The project will add over 4,000 square meters of green...
Trunk alert: more baby elephants here than you can handle
The "Olifantjes Verzameldag" (Elephant Collector's Day) is an event dedicated to enthusiasts who collect elephant figurines and statues. The gathering provides a space for those with a passion for the...
This North Holland station is a pleasant place to be (and this one isn't)
A recent survey by ProRail and NS identifies Overveen as the most pleasant railway station in North Holland, while Wormerveer received the lowest satisfaction score due to a lack of facilities and rec...
Traffic fines in Haarlem generate more revenue for state treasury than in 2024
Traffic offenders in Haarlem generated more than 8.3 million euros for the state treasury last year. According to figures from the fine collection agency CJIB, this total represents the revenue collec...
These men have been building their own miniature train world for fifty years
The NZH model railway hobby club in Haarlem is celebrating its 50th anniversary with public open days scheduled for May 30 and 31. The club has spent decades building an intricate miniature world in a...
Final phase of roadworks begins on Doctor C.A. Gerkestraat in Zandvoort
The final phase of renovation work on Doctor C.A. Gerkestraat in Zandvoort began on Wednesday. This stage of the project involves renewing the asphalt, laying a new foundation, and applying road marki...
Higher prison sentences on appeal for high-profile Cruquius mistaken identity kidnapping
An appeals court has increased the prison sentences to nearly five years for six men involved in the 2021 "mistaken kidnapping" of a 56-year-old man in Cruquius. The victim was held captive and mistre...
Should Zandvoort circuit make way for housing?
The Zandvoort municipal council is debating the possibility of using the local racing circuit for long-term housing development over the next 30 to 40 years. While some political parties support explo...
Ricky’s wife was run over by a garbage truck: ‘I wrote the driver: if you want my forgiveness, I forgive you’
Cindy Charles, a 69-year-old American woman, was killed in October 2024 after being struck by a garbage truck driving against traffic in Amsterdam. The driver appeared in court on Thursday, where the ...
When Lil’ Kleine sees hooded men with weapons at his door, he makes a run for it: ‘I was covered in blood’
Dutch rapper Lil’ Kleine was targeted in a violent robbery at his home along an Amsterdam canal by armed men in hoodies. According to recently released footage, the artist fought back against the as...
Dozens of flights at Schiphol cancelled as a precaution due to winter weather
Airlines have preemptively cancelled approximately 100 flights at Schiphol Airport due to expected winter weather conditions. These cancellations primarily affect European destinations and were made a...
After Henny’s (58) unexpected death, Willem opens her dream shop: ‘In that world she felt safe’
Following the unexpected death of 58-year-old Henny Christophersen, her husband Willem is opening a dollhouse shop in Lochem to honor her memory. Henny, who owned 40 dollhouses, found solace in the mi...
Security cameras to tackle persistent youth nuisance in Hoofddorp shopping area
The Haarlemmermeer municipality will install surveillance cameras at the Vier Meren shopping center in Hoofddorp next month to combat persistent youth nuisance, including theft, brawls, and a recent s...
Train stations under the microscope: how passengers rate the stations in Haarlem
Nearly 84,000 travelers participated in a survey over the past year to rate 393 Dutch train stations on their quality and facilities. The resulting ranking highlights passenger satisfaction levels acr...
KNVB fines Telstar for fireworks: club accepts punishment
The KNVB has fined Telstar 7,500 euros for a fireworks incident that occurred during a home match against Excelsior on November 1. The football club from Velsen-Zuid has accepted the penalty.
Cyclists and pedestrians happy: new bridge over Leidsevaart in Bloemendaal opens
Alderman Thessa van der Windt officially opened a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Leidsevaart in Vogelenzang on Wednesday, replacing the unsafe Stationsbrug that was removed 18 months ago. ...
Police arrest driver under the influence after hit-and-runs in Zwaanshoek
A 36-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested in Zwaanshoek after causing multiple collisions while driving under the influence. Police responded to reports of the suspect hitting several vehicles at hi...
Haarlem man arrested after reckless drive under the influence
A 36-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested after driving at high speeds and colliding with several parked vehicles in a Zwaanshoek residential neighborhood around 1:00 AM. Despite the damage, the dri...
74 municipal reports on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed a total of 74 permit applications last week concerning demolition projects and tree felling. These reports provide details on various upcoming changes and develop...
Who will you vote for in the municipal elections? Fill in your local voting aid here
Citizens in the Netherlands can now use the StemWijzer voting aid to prepare for the upcoming municipal elections on March 18. The tool helps voters determine which political party best aligns with th...