Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Van Kalmthout sixth in Indy 500, victory for Swede Rosenqvist
Dutch driver Rinus 'Veekay' van Kalmthout achieved a career-best sixth-place finish at the Indy 500 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The victory went to Sweden's Felix Rosenqvist following a compet...
Man injured after falling from bench in Haarlem park, trauma helicopter deployed
A man was injured on Sunday morning after falling from a bench in Nelson Mandela Park in Haarlem. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment following the incident, which required the assistance of e...
Have you seen Teun(tje), Suzy or Pippa? These 16 pets are missing in Haarlem
Last week, sixteen pets were reported missing in the city of Haarlem. The list of missing animals includes pets named Teun(tje), Suzy, and Pippa, with residents being asked to keep a lookout for them.
Second fatal accident in less than 24 hours: Residents woken by loud bang: 'They quickly put up white screens around it'
A fatal traffic accident occurred on the Laan der Nederlanden during the night between Saturday and Sunday, marking the second such incident in the area within 24 hours. Local residents reported being...
'Exhausted' Olympia Haarlem face relegation playoffs after humiliating defeat
Olympia Haarlem suffered a crushing 8-1 defeat against Kolping Boys on Saturday. Following this heavy loss, the team is now forced to compete in the relegation play-offs to maintain their position in ...
'That is simply deprivation of liberty', Terrace fans unhappy with Haarlem early morning terrace ban
Terrace enthusiasts in Haarlem are expressing frustration over a municipal policy that prohibits outdoor seating in the city center before 11:00 AM. While many patrons are unaware of the restriction, ...
Doctor Hein (91) connected first Twente resident to dialysis machine
Hein Jordans, a 91-year-old internist, reflects on his medical career which began under the influence of his father in Brabant. He is notably recognized for being the first physician to treat a patien...
The air raid siren sounds: what should you do and what happens at school?
The Dutch air raid siren system serves as a critical warning for various emergencies, prompting specific safety protocols such as those followed by schools to keep children indoors and protected. A ne...
Arts therapy removed as direct youth care in Haarlem. 'Parents and children are the victims'
Creative therapy will no longer be directly accessible as youth help in Haarlem, making it more difficult for children to receive psychological support through activities like art and drama. Critics w...
Carefree Koninklijke HFC brushes aside Spakenburg and looks to the new season with confidence. 'Glad it's over'
Koninklijke HFC concluded their season with a 3-2 victory over Spakenburg. The Haarlem-based team's performance in the final match provides confidence for the upcoming season.
First local tropical day, beach parking lots full
Large crowds are flocking to Dutch beaches like Zandvoort and Scheveningen to enjoy the year's first tropical day. As a result of the summer weather, parking lots in these popular coastal areas have r...
Comer/Dreefzicht resembles Van der Valk but slightly pricier: Nice ambiance, friendly staff, food could be better
The restaurant Comer, formerly known as Dreefzicht, reopened in September after being vacant for five years. While the establishment is noted for its pleasant ambiance and service, recent reviews sugg...
Teacher victim of car fire at school in Hoofddorp
A teacher's car was one of two vehicles destroyed by fire within 24 hours at the Haarlemmermeer Lyceum in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incidents, as both cars involved were blue S...
Haarlem resident (22) dies after collision with truck
A 22-year-old man from Haarlem died on Tuesday morning following a head-on collision between his car and a truck at a roundabout in Beverwijk. Emergency services attended the scene, but the victim suc...
Shot putter Ruben and gymnast Dunja to focus on enjoying the Special Olympics
Nearly 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete in the Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem this June. Local participants Ruben Hussaarts and Dunja Radevic emphasize that while...
From winter coats to T-shirts in two days: How Haarlem's hospitality industry deals with the changing weather
The hospitality industry in Haarlem and its surrounding areas is adjusting to rapid shifts in Dutch weather as temperatures are expected to rise to over 25 degrees Celsius this weekend. Local business...
This is how much you pay for a round on a Haarlem terrace
An investigation into the costs of buying a round of drinks at terraces in Haarlem provides locals with an estimate of what they will spend when socializing. The study looks at typical prices for drin...
Historic Haarlem heritage Conrad Wharf from 1897 to make way for new construction
The Haarlem municipality has decided to proceed with a housing development that requires the demolition of historical remains of the 1897 Conradwerf shipyard, which were recently rediscovered hidden i...
Sixteen years after demolition, construction finally begins on the former Sonneborn factory site
Construction has officially begun on the former Sonneborn factory site in Haarlem-Noord, sixteen years after the original buildings were demolished. The project includes the development of 160 new hom...
Haarlem region municipalities reluctant to offer emergency shelters, pointing to unsuitable sites
Municipalities in the Haarlem region are hesitant to provide emergency shelter for asylum seekers despite a request from Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink. Local authorities indicate they currently h...
Taking a dip? Negative swimming advice for this location in Haarlem
Authorities have issued a negative swimming advice for a specific location in Haarlem due to concerns over water quality and safety. The warning was released by Rijkswaterstaat and regional water boar...
Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld and Sem van Duijn were the top-rated players at Telstar, but will they still be White Lions next season?
Following Telstar's 14th-place finish in the Eredivisie, Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld, and Sem van Duijn emerged as the team's top-rated players according to performance reviews. The club now faces u...
Sky-high costs and unnecessarily long waiting lists in Haarlem youth care, but municipalities fail to intervene. 'Very strange'
Youth in the Haarlem and IJmond regions face significantly longer wait times for mental health services compared to neighboring areas due to restrictive administrative regulations. These rules prevent...
After twenty years, ‘impaled man from Haarlem’ looks back: ‘Enjoy the moment’
Ed Amelung from Haarlem is reflecting on surviving a freak accident twenty years ago where he was impaled by a thick iron bar during a company outing in Loon op Zand. Now 61, Amelung shares his story ...
Fort Island transformed into art fair for the weekend: 34 barracks full of art
Fort Island IJmuiden is hosting the fifth edition of the Art Island art fair this weekend, showcasing 30 galleries across 34 barracks. For the first time, the event features a Haarlem-based gallery, C...
Great weekend for fair-weather drivers, but Haarlem has fewer convertibles than a year ago
The Netherlands expects a sunny and record-breaking warm Pentecost weekend due to a heat dome over Europe. Despite these ideal conditions for fair-weather drivers, Haarlem currently has fewer register...
Pot market turns Haarlem green with stalls full of plants and flowers
The Potjesmarkt plant and flower market returned to Haarlem's Raamvest and Raamsingel on Friday evening. The event filled the area with numerous stalls showcasing a vibrant variety of greenery and blo...
No trains to and from Haarlem due to power outage
A power outage has halted all train traffic to and from Haarlem on Friday afternoon. The Dutch railway operator NS expects the disruption to last until approximately 6:45 PM.
No trains to and from Haarlem due to power outage
Train traffic to, from, and through Haarlem has been suspended due to a power failure on the tracks that began around 3:15 PM. NS expects the disruption to last until at least 5:30 PM while technician...