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.
High-mileage Henk Brugge knows what to expect as Telstar coach next season: 'The surprise is gone'
Henk Brugge has been appointed as the new head coach of the football club Telstar, describing the role as a dream come true. Despite living in Emmeloord and facing a long commute, the 48-year-old trai...
Haarlem 'food rescuers' save 67,000 kilos of food from waste annually
The Haarlem Food Future foundation rescues approximately 67,000 kilograms of surplus food from local supermarkets every year to prevent waste and support families in need. Volunteers collect and distr...
Haarlem seniors share wartime childhood stories in documentary
A new documentary titled 'Haarlem in Oorlogstijd' captures the childhood memories of nonagenarians in Haarlem who lived through World War II. Created by filmmaker Sander van Weert to educate local you...
Happy faces as beloved Hirondelle artwork returns after brutal vandalism: ‘Haarlem residents can enjoy it again’
The 'Hirondelle' sculpture has been returned to its original location on Houtplein in Haarlem just over a month after being severely vandalized. Artist Jackie Sleper and the Stichting Beeldengalerij H...
21-year-old from Beverwijk suspected of causing death by negligence in fatal accident, police investigation ongoing
A 21-year-old man from Beverwijk is suspected of involuntary manslaughter following a fatal car accident on the Laan der Nederlanden. The crash resulted in the death of a 42-year-old woman, and a poli...
434 listed buildings sold in Haarlem: sales price 62 percent higher than standard homes
According to data from the NVM brokers' association, 434 monument properties were recently sold in Haarlem. These historic homes are priced 62 percent higher on average compared to standard residentia...
New Haarlem Spaarnepoort bus station to reduce car space on Schipholweg, info market soon
The Schipholweg in Haarlem is undergoing a major transformation involving the construction of the new Haarlem Spaarnepoort public transport hub and surrounding housing developments. These changes will...
Greening of Meerwijk progresses: neighborhood around Jan Ligthartstraat completed
The municipality of Haarlem has completed the greening and redesign of the Jan Ligthartstraat neighborhood in Meerwijk. This project is part of a broader effort to improve the local environment, as an...
Saenredamstraat residents sacrifice parking spaces for meeting spots: 'Experiment for livability'
Residents of Saenredamstraat in Haarlem-Noord are voluntarily removing seven parking spaces to make room for trees, bicycle racks, and picnic tables. This community-led initiative serves as an experim...
Fire department raises wildfire risk due to extreme heat
Authorities have raised the wildfire risk to the highest level across Noord-Holland and several other Dutch provinces due to extreme heat and dry conditions. Fire departments and nature managers are o...
Scouting Group De Vliegende Pijl (100) sheds its dusty image: 'Parents want their children to play outside again instead of behind a screen all day'
The Haarlem-based scouting group De Vliegende Pijl is celebrating its 100th anniversary while experiencing a surge in membership. Organizers attribute this growth to parents' increasing desire for the...
A warm hidden gem in Schalkwijk: ‘Everyone from the neighborhood steps inside’
The Open Koffie Huis in Haarlem's Schalkwijk neighborhood serves as a welcoming community hub where local residents can gather and connect. Located on Frieslandstraat next to a thrift store, the venue...
Sûr Atelier nominated for Appeltje van Oranje: Haarlem initiative aims to challenge fast fashion and break the cycle of poverty
Sûr Atelier, a clothing studio based in Haarlem, has been nominated for the Appeltje van Oranje award for its efforts to break the cycle of poverty. The initiative has operated for over ten years, pr...
House door heavily damaged in Haarlem explosion
An explosion at a residence on Vondelweg in Haarlem caused heavy damage to a front door during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Local authorities are investigating the incident following the blas...
'A crying shame to just demolish this': Call to at least carefully dismantle the old Werf Conrad office
A historical administration building of Werf Conrad in Haarlem, previously thought demolished but discovered hidden behind modern facades, is now facing potential destruction. Heritage architect Camie...
'I'm no child hater': Local residents shocked after playground controversy at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg
Residents living near Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg have expressed shock at the social media backlash and hateful messages following the enforcement of rules at a local playground. While they support the me...
Major power outage ongoing in Cruquius and Haarlem
A large-scale power outage is currently affecting thousands of households in Haarlem and Cruquius. More than 25 streets are reported to be without electricity as a result of the disruption.
Injured in scooter collision, driver arrested
A person was hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision between two scooters on the Zeeweg in Overveen. The driver of the other scooter was arrested for driving under the influence, and ...
Joshua Jansen (39) confident in playoffs after DSS misses out on title: 'Already beat Spirit twice'
DSS player Joshua Jansen remains confident about the upcoming promotion playoffs despite the team missing out on the league title to WSV'30. Following a narrow victory against KGB, the Haarlem-based c...
'Where do we go now?' Copernicus Observatory to leave current Overveen site due to PWN water company redevelopment
The Copernicus Observatory in Overveen is being forced to relocate due to redevelopment plans by the water company PWN. The foundation managing the popular site faces the challenge of finding a new lo...
Cold seawater and summer temperatures at Zandvoort beach: "Only danger is the jellyfish"
Large crowds visited the beach in Zandvoort to enjoy warm summer weather despite the sea water temperature being only 13 degrees Celsius. The rescue brigade warned visitors against staying in the wate...
Zandvoort beach crowded, municipality urges visitors to take bikes or public transport
The municipality of Zandvoort is advising beachgoers to use public transport or bicycles as parking lots have reached full capacity. Significant traffic congestion has been reported on the N200 betwee...
Onze Gezellen fails to surprise title favorites Olympia Haarlem again: 'I wasn't hitting my spots anymore'
Olympia Haarlem secured two dominant victories over Onze Gezellen on Saturday afternoon, strengthening their position as title favorites. The defending champions relied on exceptional pitching and str...
Rood-Wit safe after big win over Union. ‘I found the joy in hockey again here’
Rood-Wit secured their place in the overgangsklasse after a decisive 4-1 victory against Union in their final match of the season. Top scorer Bodine Boelaars, who expressed her happiness at the Aerden...
How French chivalric culture came to Holland after the death of a Haarlem count
The article discusses the historical legend of the 1304 Battle of Manpad, which is now recognized as a 16th-century fictional creation. The myth describes how men from Haarlem, led by Witte van Haamst...
Justin Kunst heads VSV to safety against SCPB’22 and retires: ‘It’s been a good run’
Justin Kunst scored a decisive header to lead VSV to a 2-1 victory over SCPB’22, securing the team's safety in the second class. The striker confirmed his retirement after the match, having previous...
How the Ripperda barracks turned into a small Bosnian village in the 1990s: Ramina found safety there and gave birth to her daughter Emina
Over thirty years ago, the Ripperdakazerne in Haarlem served as a shelter for hundreds of Bosnian refugees, including the family of Emina Tuka who was born there. The article recounts how the barracks...
HBC wins period title and plays Wednesday for return to Third Division
HBC secured the third period title and a spot in the promotion play-offs following a 1-1 draw against JOS/Watergraafsmeer. Coach Jasper Ketting’s team will now compete for a place in the third divis...
Fierce resistance to Kleine Houtweg redevelopment. 'Greenest part of Haarlem even greener? Total nonsense!'
A large majority of residents in Haarlem are opposing the planned renovation of the Kleine Houtweg, according to a survey by Haarlems Dagblad. Critics argue that merging bicycle and car lanes to incre...
Residents of house shot at in IJmuiden want to go home: 'We are not part of this conflict'
Residents of a home in IJmuiden that was recently shot at are challenging a closure order in a Haarlem court to seek an immediate return to their residence. The father of the family testified that the...