Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Car damaged by fire in Haarlem, packs of matches found
A car was destroyed by fire on the Boterplein in Haarlem during the night of Thursday to Friday. Police are investigating the incident as a possible case of arson after discovering boxes of matches at...
Jeroen Bleekemolen (44) thought the Nürburgring 24 Hours was too dangerous, but will take on Max Verstappen in the Green Hell this weekend anyway
Dutch racing driver Jeroen Bleekemolen will compete in this weekend's 24 Hours of Nürburgring alongside fellow Dutchman Max Verstappen, despite previous safety concerns. The veteran endurance racer f...
Vandalized statue on Houtplein in Haarlem to be restored: "We won't be defeated"
The 'Hirondelle' sculpture on Houtplein in Haarlem is being repaired after it was intentionally vandalized in mid-April. Stichting de Beeldengalerij and artist Jackie Sleper have launched a crowdfundi...
Jodi G and the Wayfaring Strangers celebrate American folk; 'Not technically complex music, very accessible'
Jodi G and the Wayfaring Strangers will perform a program of accessible American Appalachian folk songs at De Pletterij on Friday, May 15. Singer Jodi Gilbert describes the music as everyday songs abo...
Haarlem Baseball Week forced to reschedule again after Dominican Republic withdrawal
The Dominican Republic national baseball team has withdrawn from the Haarlem Baseball Week shortly before the tournament's start due to financial reasons. This late cancellation forces organizers to a...
Construction ban on luxury chalets? Province and municipality face off in court
The province of North Holland and the municipality of Bloemendaal are heading to court on May 29 to resolve a dispute over the construction of 350 luxury chalets at MarinaParken. While the province de...
Three boys arrested in Haarlem for attempted fatbike theft thanks to police dogs
Three boys were arrested in Haarlem on Wednesday night after being caught red-handed attempting to steal a fatbike. Following a brief chase, the suspects hid in a nearby park but were quickly located ...
Haarlem men (31 and 33) acquitted of sexual assault and rape due to insufficient evidence
Two men from Haarlem, aged 31 and 33, have been acquitted of charges related to the rape and sexual assault of a woman. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to secure a conviction agai...
Telstar fans watch crucial match on big screen at Buko Stadium
Telstar will face FC Volendam this Sunday in a decisive match to determine which team remains in the Eredivisie. Fans can gather to watch the game on a large screen at the Buko-stadion, as the loser w...
Haarlem coalition sacrifices old Werf Conrad administration building for housing: ‘Grandeur will not return’
The Haarlem city coalition has decided to demolish the 1897 Werf Conrad administration building to make way for new housing along the Spaarne. Although the building's historical remains were recently ...
Community farm Nieuweweg is a great success, but the end seems near. ‘This is unsustainable’
The neighborhood farm on Nieuweweg in Haarlem's Reinaldapark is a commercial success but faces potential closure due to unsustainable operating conditions. Operators Ruben Heineman and Sarai Maëla ha...
Haarlem festival on the unknown sides of sex symbol Marilyn Monroe: 'A smart businesswoman who protected gay actors'
Hans Goes and Lisa Cobelens are organizing a festival in Haarlem dedicated to the lesser-known aspects of Marilyn Monroe's life. The event will highlight her role as a savvy businesswoman and advocate...
'It’s all about the people': this thrift store and coffee bar wants to reach more Haarlem residents
Thrift store Woord & Daad and the Open Koffiehuis coffee bar in Haarlem are seeking to increase their visibility among local residents. These organizations serve as community hubs where people from di...
Council wants to scrap ‘very dangerous U-turn’ from Kleine Houtweg plans
A narrow majority of the Haarlem City Council supports plans to green and narrow the Kleine Houtweg but has rejected a proposed 180-degree U-turn on the Kamperlaan. Council members labeled the U-turn ...
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen to chair national task force on steel slag
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has been appointed as the national chairman of the Taskforce for Existing Applications of Steel Slag. In this new role, announced by State Secretary Annet Bertram, Wienen w...
Antique market spared: early stall setup allowed again
The antiques market in Haarlem is permitted to resume setting up stalls on Friday afternoons after a brief ban was overturned. Local political parties had intervened to question the sudden rule change...
Major delays on A9 between Amstelveen and Alkmaar
An accident on the A9 between Rottepolderplein and the Wijkertunnel caused significant traffic delays of up to 45 minutes, with additional congestion reported on the A22 and the A4 towards Amsterdam. ...
Former Heemskerk resident back to square one after fourteen years of psychiatric treatment: 'Just lock me up and throw away the key'
During a court hearing in Haarlem, 40-year-old G.K. expressed deep despair and asked to be permanently imprisoned as officials considered extending his mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS). After 14 ...
Local broadcaster Haarlem105 requests city funding again, seeks structural contribution
Local broadcaster Haarlem105 has requested additional structural funding from the Haarlem city council for the second time in six months. Editors-in-chief Wessel van Opstal and Ruth Oei argue the inve...
Bloemendaal beaches awarded Blue Flag again
The beaches of Bloemendaal aan Zee and Parnassia have once again been awarded the international Blue Flag certification for excellence in safety, water quality, and sustainability. This annual recogni...
Curiosity as a starting point
Singrid established the Willie Wortel MAAK Lab in Haarlem to provide children with hands-on technical education and experience with the circular economy. Supported by a municipal subsidy, the lab allo...
Plastic from the Spaarne gets a second life
Teun from TZO and Sander from Stichting Pingu n Haarlem are collaborating to recycle plastic collected from the Spaarne river into new products like lamps. With support from a local circular economy ...
Sharing sportswear in your own neighborhood
The SWOP ON platform, created by initiator Bianca, facilitates the local exchange of secondhand sports clothing and equipment to promote sustainability and reduce costs. Supported by a circular econom...
Love Haarlem? Make it your job!
The Haarlem Initiatievenschool is offering a series of free training sessions and workshops throughout 2026 to help residents develop social and sustainable projects for the city. These sessions cover...
Never expected, but it happened: Yorick meets his hero Paul McCartney
Haarlem musician Yorick van Norden fulfilled a lifelong dream by attending a private album presentation by Paul McCartney at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London. The singer-songwriter, who cons...
53 municipal notices on construction, demolition, tree removal, and hospitality in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 53 permit applications last week concerning construction, demolition, tree removal, and hospitality activities. While 52 of the notifications involve projects wit...
Haarlem neighborhood platforms want more power for citizens: 'Not just input, but participation and decision-making'
Seven neighborhood platforms in Haarlem are calling for a cultural shift to give residents more influence and decision-making power over local construction and environmental projects. They argue that ...
Jacket or T-shirt: the weather in Haarlem during the Ascension weekend
Haarlem residents can expect a long weekend for Ascension Day starting Thursday, May 14, 2026. The article provides a weather forecast for the period to help locals decide whether to wear a jacket or ...
The master painter who outgrew her husband's shadow
Judith Leyster, a prominent 17th-century artist, established her own legacy as a master painter despite her output decreasing after marrying Jan Miense Molenaer. She is recognized for successfully eme...
Lecture on the mysteries of Verspronck’s ‘Girl in Blue’
Professor Frans Grijzenhout will deliver a lecture at the Frans Hals Museum on May 17 regarding the identity of the subject in Johannes Verspronck's famous painting, 'Girl in Blue.' The presentation a...