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.
Vote on the name of the new gymnastics hall
The city of Haarlem is inviting residents to vote for the name of a new multifunctional gymnastics hall being built on Pim Mulierlaan. Residents can choose from a shortlist of five names until January...
Mayor closes house after drugs found
Mayor Jos Wienen has closed a residence in Haarlem for one year after authorities discovered nearly 10 kilograms of soft drugs, weapons, and evidence of trafficking following an anonymous tip. A court...
Police seek witnesses to double stabbing in Amstelveen
Police are investigating a double stabbing that occurred outside a gym in Amstelveen on Sunday evening, which left a 17-year-old seriously injured and an 18-year-old treated at the scene. One 37-year-...
Two injured in stabbing in Amstelveen
Two people were hospitalized following a stabbing incident at the Maalderij in Amstelveen on Monday evening. One suspect was later arrested in Haarlem after fleeing the scene in a car, with police rep...