Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Spaarndamseweg cycle path closed for 18 months? Riding against traffic instead: ‘Cyclists always take the shortest route’
Cyclists in Haarlem are ignoring official detour routes and riding against traffic following the 1.5-year closure of a bike path on the Spaarndamseweg. Many riders prefer the shorter route over the ci...
Hospi Housing: Help a student find a room
The city of Haarlem is partnering with the platform Hospi Housing to encourage residents to rent out spare rooms to students and young professionals. This initiative aims to address the housing shorta...
V&D hotel plan backed by Haarlem city council despite ban; exception being explored
The Haarlem city government is considering an exception to its hotel ban to allow the conversion of the former V&D building into a hotel. Owners of the historic property at Verwulft requested the chan...
48 municipal notifications for demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 48 permit applications related to demolition and tree removal over the past week. These reports allow residents to stay informed about upcoming environmental and ...
Two cars on fire in Haarlem, police suspect arson
Police in Haarlem are investigating a suspected case of arson after two vehicles were set on fire on the Robert Kochlaan early Wednesday morning. The incident was reported around 5:30 AM, and authorit...
Hundreds to walk through Haarlem at night next weekend (and this is why)
Hundreds of people are expected to walk through the streets of Haarlem during the night of Saturday, June 20, to Sunday, June 21. The event will take place in the early morning hours, creating a uniqu...
Debate at De Pletterij about Werf Conrad, the gift Haarlem refuses to unwrap?
A debate will be held on June 23 at the Pletterij regarding the preservation of Werf Conrad in Haarlem. Participants will discuss whether the municipality is overlooking the site's significant cultura...
Snack-bar-free neighborhood in Haarlem-East potentially off the table: ‘It is really very difficult’
The Haarlem city government may abandon plans for a snack bar-free zone in the new Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood due to implementation difficulties. Outgoing councilor Floor Roduner indicated that ...
Battle over Spaarnwoude funding reignites: Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer take on Amsterdam and Velsen
The municipality of Haarlem is raising concerns over a funding shortage for the Spaarnwoude recreation area, specifically for the years 2028 and 2029. While Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer are pushing for ...
Eight rat nests under living room floor: Pests plague Haarlem neighborhood
Residents in Haarlem's Kleverpark neighborhood are facing a severe rat infestation, with some discovering nests under their floors and experiencing house subsidence due to sewer issues. A dispute has ...
The decline of Spaarnwoude is visible throughout the park, from Nazi graffiti to potholes
The municipality of Haarlem has raised concerns over the physical decline of the Spaarnwoude recreation area, citing a long-term lack of funding. Visible signs of neglect in the park include deteriora...
Amanda's son received a threatening letter after hanging a pride flag. The neighborhood rallied in support: 'We want to let our neighbor know he is welcome here'
After an eleven-year-old boy in Haarlem hung a Pride flag to celebrate Pride Month, his family received an anonymous threatening letter demanding its removal. The local community in the Indische Buurt...
Dutch World Cup matches to be shown in Haarlem pubs even after group stage
Mayor Jos Wienen has announced that Haarlem cafes will be allowed to broadcast the Dutch national team's World Cup matches, including those scheduled on non-regular nightlife evenings if the team adva...
Officer Alwin P. (57) was a tracking device expert and placed one under his secret mistress's car
Alwin P., a 57-year-old police expert in tracking beacons, is on trial for stalking his mistress using professional surveillance equipment. The victim testified in court that P. placed a tracker on he...
'Pride flags being pulled from windows': Haarlem Council wants to step up efforts to help unsafe LGBTQ+ residents
The Haarlem city council is calling for more robust measures to ensure the safety of LGBTI residents following reports of pride flags being torn from windows. Council members emphasize that structural...
Vulnerable elderly brighten up at Oppeppersclub: "Parties? There are too few of those"
The Oppeppersclub in the Haarlem region provides vulnerable elderly individuals with personalized day activities and social events to improve their quality of life. Organizers from care center Kenneme...
More Haarlem residents unable to work for second year in a row, highest number since 2017
The number of Haarlem residents receiving disability benefits has risen for the second year in a row, reaching its highest point since 2017. This increase was identified in recent data released by Sta...
Tallon Griekspoor immediately knocked out on Halle grass
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the first round of the grass-court tournament in Halle, Germany. He lost in three sets to Japan's Sho Shimabukuro, who is ranked 97th in the wor...
Far fewer metros and World Pride: Busy and disruptive summer for public transport
Amsterdam's public transport operator GVB has announced major service disruptions this summer due to extensive maintenance on metro and tram lines from July 4 to August 16. Travel times are expected t...
Wienen refuses to tell FVD which hotel houses Haarlem status holders
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has refused to disclose the specific hotel location where 30 status holders were urgently housed in June to FVD council member Senne Kroon. Wienen stated there is no necessity...
Person rushed to hospital after stabbing in Haarlem park
Emergency services responded to a stabbing at the Staten Bolwerk in Haarlem on Tuesday afternoon. One victim was injured in the incident and rushed to the hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Serious collision on Wagenweg cycle path: victim still suffers from brain injury two years after crash with speeding moped
An 18-year-old man recently appeared in a Haarlem court for a high-speed moped collision that occurred on the Wagenweg two years ago. The victim suffered severe brain damage and a lung contusion, and ...
What to do in Haarlem during National Archaeology Days 2026
The National Archaeology Days will take place in Haarlem from June 19 to 21, 2026, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the city's history through various activities. This three-day event invi...
Memories of a poorly designed Haarlem bus station
During Architecture Day, visitors shared their memories and thoughts about the Haarlem station area at the project bureau for its renewal. The article reflects on the history and design of the Station...
Horse arena in Engelandpark still slated for demolition despite new information: 'Adds little to nothing'
The Haarlem municipality has confirmed that a horse riding arena in Engelandpark will be demolished after nearly forty years of use. Despite new correspondence from the Lems family, Alderman Eva de Ra...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (June 16 - June 22)
Several roadworks are scheduled in Haarlem from June 16 to June 22, leading to partial closures in the city center and surrounding areas. Specific locations affected include Gedempte Oude Gracht and O...
Koninklijke HFC reports planned exodus: all Haarlem region transfers listed
The transfer deadline for the 2026/2027 football season closed on Monday, leading to a high volume of transfer requests from the Haarlem region to the KNVB. Koninklijke HFC is notably reporting a plan...
Season ticket from party funds? Former Forza! leader in court for misuse of public funds
Paul Meijer, former leader of political party Forza! Haarlemmermeer, appeared in court for allegedly spending tens of thousands of euros in government funds on private expenses like rent and car repai...
Gas station along A200 in Haarlem temporarily closed due to leaking fuel tank
The Total gas station along the A200 in Haarlem was temporarily closed on Monday evening due to a fuel leak from an older car. Emergency services cordoned off the site as a safety precaution to manage...
By Dennis moves from the heart of Haarlem to IJmuiden port after 27 years: ‘It is increasingly difficult for business owners to stay in the city center’
After 27 years in Haarlem's Koningstraat, Dennis Weening has moved his flower and interior shop, By Dennis, to the IJmuiden port area. He explained that the move was necessary because it has become in...