Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
14 playground buildings made sustainable
The City of Haarlem, in partnership with SRO, has completed sustainability upgrades on 14 playground buildings, installing solar panels, LED lighting, and improved insulation. These measures are expec...
New ideas for Haarlem
The city of Haarlem will host the Initiatievencafé on March 24, 2026, where residents can present ideas to make the city more sustainable and social. Participants have the chance to win a share of a ...
What you need to know about the municipal elections
Municipal elections in Haarlem will take place on March 18, 2026, with 89 polling stations open from 7:30 to 21:00 for residents to vote on local policy. The article provides essential information on ...
Outgoing Haarlem council passes string of decisions after elections, members shocked: ‘Lack of democratic compass’
The outgoing Haarlem municipal council is facing criticism for planning to make several significant decisions on March 26, six days after the local elections. Members from multiple political parties h...
'Petrified' Haarlem named most future-proof municipality
Haarlem has been named the most future-proof municipality in the Netherlands by the 'Toekomstmeter' study, receiving a score of 9.8 out of 10 for its integrated climate policies. The city was recogniz...
Recovering Griekspoor skips Miami Open
Tallon Griekspoor will skip the upcoming Miami Open as he continues to recover from an injury. His coach, Marc Dijkhuizen, stated that the tournament comes too early, but expects the player to return ...
Restoration of classic 'The Girl with the Red Hair' completed and showing at Filmkoepel Haarlem
The 4K digital restoration of the classic war film 'Het meisje met het rode haar' will be released in Dutch cinemas starting April 23. A special screening featuring the cast and crew is scheduled for ...
Round of 16 proves end of the road for brave Velsen
Velsen was eliminated from the amateur football cup in the round of 16 following a 3-5 loss to fourth-division team FC Aalsmeer. Despite a courageous performance where they remained competitive for mo...
Entry ban for Grote Hout and Koningsweg in Velsen-Noord starts in December to curb cut-through traffic with cameras
Starting in December, a driving ban will be implemented on the Grote Hout and Koningsweg in Velsen-Noord to reduce cut-through traffic. Enforcement of the new regulation will be carried out using lice...
Jayden, Faith-Lynn and Sam open fruit shop at school: 'It went well and everyone liked it'
Three first-year students at Vellesan College in IJmuiden have launched 'Fruitjes', a student-run shop offering healthy fruit snacks and drinks. The project opened on Wednesday following weeks of prep...
Study: More low-income households than affordable homes for the group
A recent study in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region reveals a significant mismatch between household incomes and housing costs, with low-income households far outnumbering available affordable homes. ...
Pressure on football pitches in Haarlem: more matches than average in North Holland
Soccer fields in the municipality of Haarlem are experiencing high demand, with 7,794 matches played per season according to figures from the KNVB. This represents a higher frequency of matches per fi...
Forty North Holland and Flevoland council groups demand end to expat tax breaks: 'Excessive pressure on housing market'
Forty local council factions from North Holland and Flevoland, led by Haarlem's PvdA, are calling on the Dutch Parliament to end the 30% tax break for expats. The group argues that the incentive place...
The 5 of… Former Sheer frontman, songwriter and singer Bart van Liemt: ‘New songs for musical photo album’
Former Sheer frontman Bart van Liemt is returning to the stage this spring after a hiatus from the spotlight since 2015. The Haarlem-based musician, known for his 2000s Britpop hits and work with the ...
Taxi ends up on its side in water after collision
A taxi landed on its side in a ditch in Hoofddorp following a collision with another passenger vehicle on Monday evening. One person was transported to the hospital by ambulance, while two other occup...
Heemstede local Berk Efe is 15 and already a council candidate: 'I see children around me addicted to vapes with ketamine. Truly terrible'
15-year-old Berk Efe has become the youngest candidate for the municipal council in Heemstede, representing the Heemsteeds Burger Belang (HBB) party. He aims to give young people a voice and encourage...
Podcast 'Dangerous Books' complements Teylers Museum exhibition on recurring censorship
Teylers Museum in Haarlem has launched a new podcast titled 'Gevaarlijke boeken' (Dangerous Books) to complement an exhibition on recurring censorship. Created with podcast maker Dide Vonk, the series...
From Tel Aviv to Ajax: Jordi Cruyff likes working with his own people
Jordi Cruijff has brought a team of trusted Spanish colleagues to assist him in his role at Ajax in Amsterdam. These associates, who previously worked with him in Israel, China, and Ecuador, help form...
Fewer reception places needed: Haarlem and Velsen region see slight drop in asylum requirement due to multi-year forecast
The Dutch government has reduced the national requirement for asylum seeker reception spaces over the next two years. Consequently, municipalities in the Haarlem and Velsen regions will need to provid...
Telstar squad brings Red Cross Hospital children's ward to life with football games and interviews
Players from the Telstar football club visited the children's ward at the Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis in Beverwijk on Wednesday afternoon. The athletes engaged with young patients by participating in interv...
Wijkertunnel partially closed towards Beverwijk after accident, two people taken to hospital
On Wednesday afternoon, a traffic accident occurred in the Wijkertunnel heading towards Beverwijk, resulting in at least two injuries. Two main lanes were closed to traffic, and the injured individual...
Teylers Museum takes a stand against Trump with banned books exhibition
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 13, 14, and 15)
Amsterdam features various weekend activities for March 13-15, including an animation film festival and a market at Museumplein. Additionally, the city offers unique entertainment such as a dance nigh...
From Afghanistan to Haarlem: Faizrahman now serves Afghan dishes in his own restaurant Maimana
Chef Faizrahman Belal has opened Maimana, the first Afghan restaurant in Haarlem, featuring fresh dishes from his native Northern Afghanistan. The restaurant aims to bring the region's known hospitali...
TBS patient wants to leave supervised housing to move in with partner
A 43-year-old TBS patient appeared in a Haarlem court on Tuesday, requesting permission to leave assisted living to move in with his partner. The individual, identified as B.D., stated during the hear...
🍸 Everyone’s drinking EsMas: 10 spots for a delicious espresso martini in Amsterdam
International Espresso Martini Day is celebrated on March 15th, highlighting the enduring popularity of the coffee-based cocktail. The article provides a guide to ten locations in Amsterdam where peop...
Climate talk among like-minded people: how can Haarlem reduce CO2 emissions faster?
The GroenLinks-PvdA party in Haarlem organized a meeting with a "coalition of the willing" to discuss how to accelerate the reduction of CO2 emissions in the city. Despite a stalling decline in emissi...
Speed camera along 'death road' N203 between Uitgeest and Limmen
A focus camera will be installed along the N203 between Uitgeest and Limmen to detect and fine drivers using mobile phones. The initiative by the Public Prosecution Service and local authorities aims ...
Cyclists at Pijlslaan intersection to get four-second head start over right-turning cars instead of two
The municipality of Haarlem has increased the lead time for cyclists at the Pijlslaan-Leidsevaart intersection from two to four seconds before right-turning cars get a green light. This adjustment fol...
Does Jan B. (66) from Almere have more on his record? ‘Sexual interest in children’
Jan B., a 66-year-old man from Almere, appeared in court facing charges for the sexual abuse of at least four young children. Prosecutors suspect there may be significantly more victims, an allegation...