Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Listen to messages of encouragement for City-Pier-City Loop participants: ‘I’m so proud of you’
Hundreds of runners are participating in the City-Pier-City Loop in The Hague this Sunday following weeks of training. Family and friends of the participants have shared messages of encouragement and ...
Homeless man violates mall bans and commits vandalism: ‘I have to survive every day’
A 35-year-old homeless man appeared in court for vandalism and violating shopping center bans after living on the street for six months. He told the judge that he committed the acts while struggling t...
Intense and striking flavors at Rebel Rebel in Haarlem (8.5)
Rebel Rebel is a relatively new restaurant located on Kleine Houtstraat in Haarlem that has received positive reviews for its intense flavors. Following good reports, diners recently visited the estab...
Iran blamed for attacks on synagogue and Jewish school: 'Unfortunately, we see this more often'
A recent explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Zuid marks the third attack on Jewish institutions in the Netherlands and Belgium within a single week. Authorities are investigating potential links...
Water outage in IJmond resolved, boil water advisory for Velserbroek. Wijk aan Zee pipe leak repaired
PWN technicians have repaired a burst water pipe in Wijk aan Zee, restoring water pressure to the IJmond region. As a precautionary measure, a boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Vels...
Empty supermarket shelves after PWN outage: 'This water must be very tasty'
A water main leak at utility company PWN led to panic buying of bottled water at a DekaMarkt supermarket in Santpoort-Noord. Shelves were quickly emptied as residents responded to the disruption in th...
Guus Offerhaus not returning to Heerenveen just for fun: 'Only one thing matters'
Telstar defender Guus Offerhaus is set to return to his former club, SC Heerenveen, for the first time since leaving. He emphasized that the upcoming match is focused on securing vital league points f...
Heemstede farmer sounds alarm over historic meadow near Ipenrode: This landscape is in danger of disappearing
Farmer Antoon Milatz from the Dinkelhoeve has launched a petition and displayed banners to raise awareness about the potential disappearance of a historic meadow near the Ipenrode estate. He warns tha...
Tata Steel Orchestra celebrates 85th anniversary with Jamai Loman at PHIL: 'First time I've conducted since Maestro'
The Tata Steel Orchestra is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a special concert this Sunday at the Phil in Haarlem. The performance features singer Jamai Loman, who will also conduct the orchestra...
Burst pipe: no drinking water in the IJmond
A burst water main near Heemskerk has caused a significant drinking water shortage across the IJmond region, affecting towns such as IJmuiden, Velsen, and Bloemendaal. Emergency services are currently...
Bloemendaal reverses budget cuts for De Baan activity center: ‘It’s a vital facility for young people with intellectual disabilities’
The Bloemendaal city council has reversed a planned 9,000-euro budget cut for De Baan, a daycare facility for young people with intellectual disabilities. The decision aims to protect the essential Ha...
Two more car fires on Shubertstraat in Haarlem, police investigating
Two cars were destroyed by fire on Shubertstraat in Haarlem on Saturday morning, with police investigating suspected arson as the vehicles were not parked together. This incident follows a series of r...
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam, Halsema calls it ‘targeted attack’
An explosion occurred at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert on Friday night, resulting in limited damage. Mayor Femke Halsema described the incident as a targeted attack, and emergency service...
Municipal elections on March 18: what Hart voor Haarlem wants
Residents of Haarlem will participate in municipal elections on March 18 to vote for a new city council. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the candidates and their platforms, specificall...
Municipal elections on March 18: what ChristenUnie wants in Haarlem
Residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal council elections on Wednesday, March 18. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the political parties and their platforms, specifically focusi...
Difficult personal circumstances force professional footballer Reda Kharchouch (30) to retire: 'I choose my son and my wife'
Professional footballer Reda Kharchouch is ending his professional career in Cyprus to return to the Netherlands due to personal family reasons. The 30-year-old striker will join the amateur club SJC ...
Speels Eskalatie wins best Acda Award final in years; the creative can even turn Satie's piano music into ska
The band Eskalatie won the 2026 Rob Acda Award finale at the Patronaat venue, breaking a long-standing dominance of conservatory-trained acts in the competition. The event saw a high audience turnout ...
Should the canal return to Haarlem’s Gedempte Oude Gracht, as in Zaandam? ‘If you want to ruin your city, you should do that’
Political parties in Haarlem are debating the restoration of the canal at the Gedempte Oude Gracht, mirroring a project completed in Zaandam in 2013. Experts who led the Zaandam initiative, including ...
Carlijn Trap (17): 'Many people at my school don't know what's going on in the municipality'
Seventeen-year-old Carlijn Trap from Hoofddorp is pursuing a career in politics, securing the fifth spot on the D66 party list for Haarlemmermeer. A former member of the local Youth Municipal Council,...
How Óscar García wants to turn the tide at Ajax: ‘Sometimes the most important players are on the bench’
Óscar García has eight matches remaining to lead Ajax into the Champions League. The 52-year-old coach aims to improve the team's performance through four specific strategies.
From arrested men to loyal customers: Yvonne takes in all cats
Yvonne Heiligers is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her cat boarding house in Haarlem, which she has operated mostly independently since 2001. The business attracts loyal clients from across the r...
Santpoort-Noord shooters hit the mark
Members of the VZOS archery club from Santpoort-Noord achieved strong results at the European Indoor Archery Championships in Waterford, Ireland. The athletes showcased their skills during the interna...
Where can young Haarlem residents live and should green space be sacrificed? These are the choices for youth in Haarlem
Housing is the primary focus of political parties in Haarlem ahead of the municipal elections on March 18. Young residents face significant challenges due to high prices and scarcity, prompting a deba...
Trance fans get their fill at Luminosity beach parties in Zandvoort and Bloemendaal
Trance music fans can attend several Luminosity parties on the beaches of Bloemendaal and Zandvoort this year. The season opener is scheduled to take place at Beachclub Fuel on Saturday, March 21.
Deadlock over Bos garden center development: No support for proposal to increase housing to eighty
A proposal to build eighty homes at the site of Garden Center Bos in Vogelenzang has reached a deadlock due to a lack of support. As a result, the development project will not proceed for the time bei...
Legalize the play area at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg
A proposal has been made to legalize the playground area at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg. The public is invited to share their opinions and vote on the matter.
Denk Haarlemmermeer wants to improve trust in politics: 'Some throw their voting pass straight in the trash'
Hakan Ünal, leader of the new Denk party branch in Haarlemmermeer, aims to restore political trust among residents who feel unrepresented and skip voting. He argues that increasing diversity within t...
Óscar García ‘proud’ to be Ajax coach: ‘A great honor, like being manager of Barcelona’
New Ajax coach Óscar García expressed his pride in leading the club, comparing the honor to coaching Barcelona. He described himself as a demanding coach ahead of the team's upcoming match against S...
Haarlem must refill its filled-in canals with water
A proposition suggests that the city of Haarlem should refill its previously filled-in canals with water. The article invites readers to share their opinions and vote on the matter.
Weeks of delays on A9 between Alkmaar and Uitgeest due to roadworks. New asphalt needed to prevent worsening of cracks on Haarlem-bound lanes.
Major maintenance and asphalt renewal will take place on the A9 highway between Alkmaar and Uitgeest from May 18 to June 15. The project aims to prevent further cracking on the roadway heading toward ...