Haarlem News in English
Latest Haarlem and Kennemerland region news translated from Dutch to English for the international community.
Forty hours of community service for two Haarlem residents after assault: 'I have a military background, I defend myself if attacked'
Two 35-year-old men from Haarlem have been sentenced to 40 hours of community service for the serious assault of a fellow resident. The incident involved a victim driving a BMW convertible, and the co...
Local residents lose battle over new Domus Plus shelter in Haarlem; Council of State greenlights construction
The Dutch Council of State has approved the construction of a 24-hour shelter for homeless and addicted individuals in Haarlem, dismissing objections from local residents. The Domus Plus facility will...
54 municipal notices in Haarlem last week including construction
The municipality of Haarlem processed 54 permit applications related to construction and other local projects over the past week. Residents are encouraged to review the list to stay informed about dev...
Part of Kinderhuissingel closed for four months for railway bridge maintenance in central Haarlem
Maintenance on railway bridges in the center of Haarlem will cause traffic disruptions for four months starting April 13. A section of the Kinderhuissingel will be closed to vehicles in both direction...
Javier Rameix is the new classical music programmer at Phil: 'I consider art and society as an ecosystem'
Javier Rameix has been appointed as the new classical music programmer at the Phil concert hall in Haarlem. He is launching his tenure with the '48 Hours of Spanish Classics' festival, which explores ...
Spaarne Gasthuis takes precautions after Chipsoft hack, patient care continues
Spaarne Gasthuis has implemented precautionary security measures, including disabling digital connections with other hospitals, following a ransomware attack on healthcare software provider ChipSoft. ...
New location for Spiral artwork in Schalkwijk after forty years
The artwork 'Spiraal' by Lucien den Arend has been moved from its 40-year location on Europaweg in Schalkwijk to a temporary site between Amerikaweg and Amerikavaart. The relocation is due to an exten...
Pioniers coach fears chaos over new time limit: ‘What if a close game comes down to the last pitch? It has nothing to do with the game. Terrible’
Coaches from baseball teams Kinheim and Hoofddorp Pioniers have expressed concerns over new rule changes, including a controversial time limit, as they prepare for the upcoming Dutch Hoofdklasse seaso...
Haarlem North is number one fireworks hotspot: nearly 50% of citywide nuisance
Haarlem-Noord has been identified as the primary hotspot for firework nuisance in Haarlem during the recent New Year's Eve celebrations. Data released by the municipality reveals that nearly half of t...
City center becomes one big dance stage during Haarlem Dance Days: ‘Here they can experiment and connect with the audience’
The Dansdagen Haarlem festival will transform the city center into a dance stage from April 10 to 12. This three-day event brings together dance enthusiasts and professionals across various venues in ...
Community service for Velsen man after domestic violence. Judge: 'You just have to keep your hands off women'
A 41-year-old man from Velsen was sentenced by a court in Haarlem to 60 hours of community service for assaulting and threatening his partner in Beverwijk. Half of the sentence is suspended, and the j...
"They were gone within two minutes," shopkeeper frustrated after burglary
Two masked burglars stole approximately fifty smartphones and several tablets from a second-hand shop on Generaal Cronj) straat in Haarlem early Tuesday morning. The suspects broke into the store usin...
Trees Kolen finds meaning in volunteering at De Groene Gekko: ‘I prefer being at the front of the shop, by the baby toys’
Trees Kolen, a 67-year-old from Beverwijk, volunteers weekly at the second-hand toy store De Groene Gekko in Haarlem's Koningstraat. She finds deep meaning in her work there, noting that the shop prov...
Haarlem residents slightly better at waste separation, but city council still threatens new measures
Haarlem residents improved their waste separation rate to 50 percent in 2024, up from 49 percent the previous year. Despite this progress, the city government considers the improvement insufficient an...
Street robbery on Twickel: victim robbed by woman in red jacket and checkered skirt
A street robbery took place on Twickel in Haarlem on Saturday, April 4, where a victim was pushed and robbed by a woman wearing a red jacket and a plaid skirt. After the incident, the female suspect f...
Serious accident between car and fatbike in Haarlem, victim seriously injured
A serious collision occurred between a car and a fatbike at the intersection of Schoonzichtlaan and Zijlweg in Haarlem on Tuesday morning. The rider of the fatbike sustained serious injuries and was r...
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (March 7 - April 13)
Haarlem will experience various roadworks and partial closures in several areas, including Van Marumstraat and Parklaan, from March 7 to April 13. These projects affect both the city center and surrou...
Burglary at second-hand shop in Haarlem
Police are searching for two young suspects following a burglary at a second-hand shop on Generaal Cronjestraat in Haarlem early Tuesday morning. The suspects smashed a store window around 4:20 AM and...
Burglary at Used Products store in Haarlem
A burglary occurred at the Used Products store on Generaal Cronjestraat in Haarlem on Tuesday morning. The incident took place at the retail location during the early hours of the day.
Woman fined 320 euros for bringing coral and feathers on plane: ‘How?!’ she fumes in court
A woman was fined 320 euros after appearing in court for bringing coral and feathers home as souvenirs on a flight. The case highlights the strict legal consequences for transporting protected natural...
Crowdfunding for TommyTomato to continue feeding 30,000 children, company flooded with positive reactions
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to save the Haarlem-based school lunch delivery service TommyTomato from bankruptcy. The initiative aims to raise 35,000 euros to ensure the company can conti...
Painful to feel that Groningen dominated us
Telstar suffered a 0-2 home defeat against FC Groningen, with coach Anthony Correia admitting the visitors were superior throughout the match. The loss follows a significant 3-1 victory for Telstar ov...
Hundreds of children search for the golden egg near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station: 'By the end of the day you don't hear them anymore, except when it's about Easter eggs'
Hundreds of children and their families gathered at the Playground near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station last weekend to participate in an Easter egg hunt. The event featured three hundred hidden eggs and ...
Bryan Wilderom secures vital late win for DSOV against ZSGOWMS after impressive solo past three men. 'Opted for risk'
DSOV secured a crucial 2-1 victory against fellow relegation candidate ZSGOWMS to keep their hopes of staying in the second class alive. The match was decided in the 84th minute by Bryan Wilderom, who...
Pa's Furniture Show in the Slaughterhouse: As if time stood still
Pa's Meubelshow, an alternative artistic spring festival, returned to Haarlem this past weekend at the Slachthuis venue. The event recreated the atmosphere of its early-2000s origins, attracting many ...
Disappeared: De Sterren Boys, one of the distant predecessors of Olympia Haarlem
This article examines De Sterren Boys, a defunct sports club that was a predecessor to the current Olympia Haarlem. Part of a series on disappeared sports organizations, it highlights the club's 28-ye...
King's Day is coming to Haarlem! Don't miss a thing with this tip
King's Day celebrations are approaching in Haarlem, with various local events planned for the holiday. The article recommends using the 'indebuurt' app to stay informed about the festivities and ensur...
'Double' victory for Haarlem's Christiaan Bosselaar at tough Heuvelloop. 'Let the shoe do the work'
Christiaan Bosselaar, a 43-year-old from Haarlem, won the 15-kilometer race at the 39th Lions Heuvelloop. The event drew a record-breaking 800 participants and Bosselaar noted that despite the difficu...
Hesje Andersson exhibits her 'Swimming ABC' at Kunst aan de Kolk gallery. 'For me, swimming is social, floating and inspiring'
Haarlem-based artist Hesje Andersson is debuting her "swimmers' ABC" exhibition at Kunst aan de Kolk in Spaarndam this Saturday. The interactive display features artworks representing swimming-related...
Cheaper electric cars in demand due to high oil prices
Sales of second-hand electric cars in Noord-Holland have tripled in a year as high oil prices drive consumers toward more affordable transportation. Dealerships report a significant increase in demand...