Haarlem News in English
Latest Haarlem and Kennemerland region news translated from Dutch to English for the international community.
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...
Hey you! indebuurt Haarlem is looking for a freelance editor
Indebuurt Haarlem is immediately seeking a freelance editor to join its team. The role involves creating content to make the local platform more engaging and practical for the residents of Haarlem.
Amsterdam seeks vote heroes (and you get paid for it)
The City of Amsterdam is recruiting paid volunteers to help manage polling stations for the upcoming municipal and district elections on March 18, 2026. These workers are essential for overseeing the ...
Chinese New Year celebrated with lion dance in Haarlem
Students from Shaolin Centrum Haarlem will perform a traditional lion dance this Saturday to celebrate the Chinese New Year and bless the start of the "Year of the Fire Horse." The performance highlig...
Community service for 19-year-old Haarlem man who shot at passers-by with BB gun
A 19-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service and a 60-day suspended prison sentence for shooting at passersby with a gel blaster from his home. The court also fo...
Dutchman takes train to Prague with 100,000 euros to buy expensive cars, but journey ends early
A 31-year-old Dutch man was intercepted by German authorities near Dresden while traveling by train from Amsterdam to Prague with over 100,000 euros in cash. Although he claimed the money was intended...
Three men arrested for attempted supermarket robbery in Bennebroek
Police arrested three men today for their involvement in a failed armed robbery at a supermarket in Bennebroek last October. The suspects, aged 17, 18, and 22, allegedly threatened staff with weapons ...
Armed robbery at supermarket in Bennebroek: three suspects arrested, roles being investigated
Police arrested three suspects following an armed robbery at a supermarket in Bennebroek. The individuals, aged 17, 18, and 22, are from Rotterdam, Katwijk, and Leidschendam, and their specific roles ...
Jetten completes cabinet team after Van Berkel’s departure
Upcoming Prime Minister Rob Jetten has finalized his cabinet team by appointing Utrecht alderman Eelco Eerenberg as the new State Secretary of Finance. Eerenberg replaces Nathalie van Berkel and is th...
Not a garden gnome, but a dune gnome: Family writes book about Pierewied
The Van der Heijden family from Zandvoort has self-published a children's book about "Pierewied," a fictional gnome they invented during their walks through the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The boo...
New bike parking rules for Haarlem city center
The city of Haarlem has introduced stricter bicycle parking regulations in its city center to manage congestion in busy areas. Cyclists are now required to park their bikes only in designated racks or...
Bicycle parking in the city center
The city of Haarlem is implementing stricter bicycle parking regulations in the city center to keep sidewalks clear and accessible for pedestrians. New parking bans will take effect in areas like Grot...
Renovation of Akendam auditorium
The Akendam cemetery auditorium will undergo a major renovation from March 2 to mid-September 2026 to improve accessibility and modernize facilities while preserving the building's original design. Du...
Police warn of fake officer after attempted scam in Zandvoort
Police in Zandvoort have issued a warning after a man impersonating a police officer attempted to scam a senior resident on Dr. Jac. P. Thijsseweg yesterday evening. The suspect falsely claimed the wo...
Jewelry store targeted in overnight burglary in Deventer, two 18-year-olds from Amsterdam arrested
Two 18-year-old men from Amsterdam were arrested following a burglary at a Lucardi jewelry store in Deventer early Tuesday morning. The suspects caused significant damage to the shop on Lange Bisschop...
Information sessions on living with brain injury in Haarlem, Amsterdam, Krommenie and Obdam
The organization Hersenz is hosting a series of information sessions focused on coping with brain injuries and their long-term consequences. These meetings are scheduled to take place in several Dutch...
Not Laren, but this municipality is now the most expensive in the Netherlands
Blaricum has replaced Laren as the most expensive municipality for homebuyers in the Netherlands, with average house prices exceeding €1.1 million. According to data from the CBS and Kadaster, Bloem...
Climate activist Trees frustrated by delay in trial against PVV member who hit her
The trial of PVV politician Ronald van Tiggelen for hitting climate activist Trees Lammers with his car during a March 2023 protest in Haarlem has been postponed. The court moved the case to a three-j...
Honoring Haarlem's top athletes
On February 16, 2026, the city of Haarlem honored its top athletes at a sports gala where rower Roos de Jong and karateka Sebastiaan van Teeffelen were named sportswoman and sportsman of the year. The...
Speeding on IJmuiderstraatweg, cut-through traffic on Velserduinplein, confusing intersection at Orionweg: road safety in Velsen has a long way to go
A recent serious car accident in Velserbroek has drawn attention to broader traffic safety concerns throughout the municipality of Velsen. Residents and local reports highlight several hazardous locat...
This macabre Haarlem masterpiece hung in Jeffrey Epstein's home: "He didn't understand the message"
Recently released documents reveal that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein commissioned a large-scale replica of Cornelis van Haarlem’s 1591 masterpiece, "Massacre of the Innocents," to hang abo...
Search for creator of thrift store paintings: "Incredibly beautiful"
Art enthusiast Erwin Kanik is seeking the identity of a mysterious painter signed "De Boer" after discovering thirty colorful artworks at a thrift store in Heemstede. He has appealed to the public via...
Zandvoort once again the setting for Ticking Clock challenge: registration opens today
Circuit Zandvoort will host the "Tikkende Klok-challenge" on September 6, a fundraising event where participants run or walk laps to support research into the hereditary heart muscle disease PLN. Regi...
Car drives off bridge into water, driver hospitalized
A driver was hospitalized after crashing through a bridge railing on the N200 near Halfweg and landing in the water around 4:00 AM. The driver managed to escape the vehicle and swim to shore, where a ...
No injuries in major fire involving five cars next to Uithoorn apartment building
Five parked cars were destroyed in a fire near an apartment building in Uithoorn early Sunday morning. No injuries were reported, and emergency services confirmed that residents were not in danger dur...
At Franzen, Mara Grimm deeply regrets not ordering the côte de boeuf (8)
Chef Jesse Franzen has opened a new "casual chic" restaurant called Franzen in Amsterdam’s Oud-Zuid neighborhood, specializing in classic French cuisine and high-quality grilled meats. Reviewer Mara...
Major police operation at holiday park in Vijfhuizen: three arrests
Police arrested three suspects and seized drugs, cash, and ammunition during a raid on five homes at a holiday park in Vijfhuizen on February 8. The operation was part of a long-term investigation int...
Free digital security training
Small and medium-sized business owners in Haarlem are invited to a free "Digital First Responder" training on March 3, 2026, to improve their cybersecurity preparedness. The session at the 3D Makers Z...
Relief in Zandvoort: iconic clock restored and ticking again
The iconic station clock on Sophiaweg in Zandvoort has been replaced and is functioning again after a public poll showed that 80% of residents wanted to save the landmark from removal. The municipalit...
After a century, Gudde family quits herring trade: 'Rejected six times for a larger stall'
After four generations and nearly a century in the trade, the Gudde family is closing their Amsterdam herring stall as 69-year-old Lucien Gudde retires. The business will not be passed down to his son...