Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Decades of superior dining in the dunes: De Bokkedoorns marks 65 years. 'We are out of reach for 80 percent of the population'
The Michelin-starred restaurant De Bokkedoorns, located in Overveen, is celebrating its 65th anniversary under the management of the Beeren family. The establishment was one of the first in the Nether...
Haarlem voters back plans for more paid parking
Voters in Haarlem have expressed their support for the local government's plans to expand paid parking zones across the city. This mandate allows the municipality to move forward with its proposed str...
Haarlem choir hopes to attract young audience with Bavo performance: 'We hope to bring different layers of the city together'
The newly formed ensemble Bavocale Haarlemse will perform "Ceremony of Passion" at the Grote of Sint-Bavokerk in Haarlem on March 22nd. Led by conductor Benjamin Bakker, the performance combines conte...
Sale of Verweyhal to Raiola family nearly complete
The municipality of Haarlem is finalizing the sale of the Verweyhal's upper floor to the heirs of the Raiola family. Once the sale is complete, the family will own the entire building on the Grote Mar...
Municipal official forged documents and signatures to sell Bentveld plot to mother: 'That's not how I raised my boy'
A 38-year-old former planning lawyer from Haarlem appeared in court for forging documents and signatures while working for the municipality of Zandvoort in 2021 and 2022. The defendant is accused of f...
Expanded FVD Haarlem happy with ‘more clout’: ‘Priority for Haarlem residents who have built the city for generations’
Following its growth in the recent elections, FVD Haarlem has expressed its intent to collaborate with all other parties in the local government. Lead candidate Moriah Hartman stated that the party ai...
Eva Vedder to miss BJK Cup next month: Priority is returning to pain-free tennis
Dutch tennis player Eva Vedder has announced she will miss the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup to focus on recovering from persistent physical pain. Despite recently returning to competition in France a...
New energy-efficient NS double-deckers unveiled during royal visit
Queen Máxima visited the NS Train Modernization facility in Haarlem on Thursday to observe the presentation of new energy-saving double-decker trains. The visit highlighted the company's commitment t...
Spaarndam mother with young children allowed to stay in rental home despite discovery of drugs and weapons, pending ‘acceptable alternative’
A mother and her two young children in Spaarndam are permitted to stay in their rental home for the time being, despite the discovery of drugs and ammunition on the property. A judge ruled that housin...
Teenagers arrested after 'suspicious situation' near Jewish institution in Heemstede
Police arrested two teenagers from Amsterdam, aged 14 and 17, after they were found acting suspiciously near a Jewish institution in Heemstede early this morning. The incident occurred amid heightened...
Choir battle popular among children in Haarlem: too many applications this year
The fifth annual Korenbattle choir competition in Haarlem saw twelve primary schools compete at the PHIL concert hall, reflecting the growing popularity of school choirs. Due to a record sixteen appli...
Barend Boes Kaptein (24) and Christie Staats (23) became friends at ECL: ‘We’re on the same wavelength, it’s very pleasant’
Barend Boes Kaptein and Christie Staats discuss their long-standing friendship, which began when they were students at the ECL school. The article is part of a series exploring the significance of soc...
Ajax standout, ignored by Red Devils: will Mika Godts finally get his chance today?
Mika Godts, a standout performer for Ajax in the Eredivisie, is awaiting his first call-up to the Belgian national team despite his success in the Netherlands. His previous decisions to decline invita...
Queen Máxima visits NS Train Modernization in Haarlem, joins everyone for group photo
Queen Máxima conducted a working visit to the NS Train Modernization workshop in Haarlem on Thursday. During her visit, she engaged with the staff and participated in a group photograph.
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (March 20-22)
This article provides a list of recommended activities and events taking place in Haarlem from March 20 to 22. It aims to offer inspiration for residents and visitors looking to enjoy their weekend le...
GL-PvdA takes its time for new Haarlem coalition: Two days of exploratory talks with all parties
GroenLinks-PvdA leader Diana van Loenen has initiated exploratory talks with leaders from all twelve other parties to form a new coalition in Haarlem. Unlike some neighboring municipalities, a governi...
Big winner FVD rules out no parties in advance: 'We are open to a coalition with GroenLinks'
FVD group leader Tommy Panis expressed openness to forming a coalition with any party, including GroenLinks, following a significant election victory where his party won eight seats. Panis described t...
Brother and sister sell three Haarlem businesses to buy Ootje Konkel in Scharwoude: ‘We used to eat here often ourselves’
Siblings Lisa and Kris Arents are selling their three businesses in Haarlem to acquire the family restaurant Ootje Konkel in Scharwoude. After nine years of operating a bakery, a crepe restaurant, and...
Extra security at Jewish schools in Amsterdam
Jewish primary and secondary schools in Amsterdam will receive increased security measures during arrival and dismissal times. The municipality announced the extra protection on Thursday in response t...
Judge lacks justification to deny photographer access to case file
A court in Haarlem ruled that the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and the police chief must provide a better justification for denying photographer Sakir Khader access to his personal data. The judg...
Daphne's Favorites: 'I'm willing to bet these are the best pizzas in Amsterdam'
Daphne Heijmering, who explores Amsterdam daily with her poodle, shares her recommendations for the best pizza spots in the city. Her frequent neighborhood walks have made her an expert on discovering...
Counting Haarlem votes again: who gets the preferential vote?
The municipality of Haarlem conducted a comprehensive recount of election votes on Thursday at the Kennemer Sportcenter. Dozens of counters were utilized to determine the exact number of preference vo...
BVNL Haarlemmermeer will not return to the council: 'A pity for the residents'
BVNL is set to lose its seat in the Haarlemmermeer municipal council after receiving less than two percent of the votes. The party expressed regret that its message did not resonate sufficiently with ...
'I thought: is everything lost now?' Danny van Leeuwen (Actiepartij) had a nerve-wracking evening but keeps his seat
Danny van Leeuwen, the leader of the Actiepartij, successfully secured a seat in the Haarlem municipal elections following a tense night of counting. He described the nerve-wracking experience as a "f...
Everyone on holiday! Donate your old tent for De Buurtcamping in Haarlem
Residents in Haarlem are encouraged to donate their old tents to support the De Buurtcamping initiative, organized by ANWB and Stichting De Buurt. The project aims to provide holiday opportunities for...
14-year-old sentenced for attempted attack on Pizzabakkers branch
An Amsterdam court has sentenced a 14-year-old boy for attempting to detonate a homemade explosive at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant on September 3. The youth was caught in the act by police surveillanc...
Community officer, baby advocate and right-wing hardliner lose seats in Haarlem: Seven councilors forced out
Following the municipal elections in Haarlem, seven council members have lost their seats because they were ranked too low on their party lists to secure re-election. The departing politicians include...
Support for youth during Money Week
During the national Money Week in the Netherlands, various walk-in sessions will be held in Haarlem to help young people with financial questions regarding loans, taxes, and debt. The initiative aims ...
BVNL disappears from Haarlem: a look back at four years of Haarlem harassment politics. 'Freeloaders in your backyard'
The political party BVNL is exiting the Haarlem local government after four years of provocative politics aimed at green parties and Mayor Jos Wienen. The party failed to secure any seats in the recen...
Landscape architect René rolls up his sleeves in Velserbeek: ‘You look at things differently when you stand still’
Landscape architect René Huiberts is renovating the circular planting bed near the entrance of Park Velserbeek. The project involves replanting roses and using decorative shells to enhance the area i...