Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Eatery Turquoise in Parkwijk to close: 'We cannot afford the planned relocation'
Stichting Turquoise and its associated eatery in Haarlem's Parkwijk district will close permanently on July 4th. The board decided to shut down because they cannot responsibly manage the planned reloc...
Driver crashes into commercial building in Haarlem while parking, facade damaged
A female driver crashed into a business premises on Muiderslotweg in Haarlem during a parking maneuver on Friday afternoon. The incident caused significant damage to the building's facade.
'Marilyn Monroe wore a mask, just like us all'. Musical theater about the life of Marilyn Monroe
Merel Staalstra will portray Marilyn Monroe in the musical theater production "Unstoppable, the story of Marilyn" at Theater de Liefde on June 6 and 7. The performance explores the life and mystery be...
Haarlem men's choir warms up for 200th anniversary spectacle: ‘Really, everyone can sing’
The Royal Haarlem Men's Choir Zang en Vriendschap is preparing a large opera spectacle on the Grote Markt to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The event aims to involve local residents, specifically in...
Guus Offerhaus follows coach Anthony Correia and signs with FC Utrecht
Defender Guus Offerhaus has signed with FC Utrecht for the upcoming season, joining the club on a free transfer from Telstar. He follows coach Anthony Correia to the new team.
It is good that Pavilion Witte Huis must go
The publication is seeking reader feedback on a proposition regarding the removal of Paviljoen Witte Huis. This request for public opinion is part of a weekly feature on local issues.
Pien (3) misses her stolen stuffed bunny Haasie. Who took it from the McDonald’s in Haarlem?
Three-year-old Pien is searching for her stuffed animal, Haasie, which was left behind at a McDonald's in Haarlem-Schalkwijk on May 30. The toy appears to have been taken by a female customer shortly ...
North Holland Traffic: Delays on A9 after accident during morning rush hour on Friday June 5
An accident on the A9 motorway caused traffic jams between the Kooimeer and Akersloot junctions during the Friday morning rush hour on June 5. Additionally, train services between Haarlem and Hillegom...
Haarlem's Hin family has been among the sailing elite for generations. Jorien (22) hopes to win Olympic gold 108 years after her great-grandfather
The Hin family from Haarlem maintains a multi-generational legacy in elite sailing, starting with an Olympic gold medal win in 1920. Jorien Hin, the great-granddaughter of a former champion, recently ...
As a child Sjoerd Caspers waited for the organ grinder every week. Now he is on the board of the Barrel Organ Museum
The Draaiorgelmuseum in Haarlem is featured in the newspaper supplement AlleTijd as a unique, volunteer-run museum. Sjoerd Caspers, who has been a fan of barrel organs since childhood, now serves as a...
No trains between Haarlem and Hillegom due to technical investigation
Train services between Haarlem and Hillegom are suspended on Friday morning from 09:45 to 11:15. The disruption is due to a technical investigation being conducted on the tracks.
Car goes up in flames in Haarlem
A car was destroyed by fire on the Brouwersvaart in Haarlem during the night between Thursday and Friday. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames during the incident.
Fully pesticide-free greenery remains unattainable for Haarlem for now
Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced that Haarlem will not meet its goal of having all city greenery pesticide-free by 2028. The delay is caused by the limited availability of trees, shrubs, and grass ...
Relatable! 7 types of people you’ll encounter at campsites near Haarlem
The article identifies seven common types of people typically encountered at campsites, specifically focusing on those located near Haarlem. From dedicated camping professionals to those carrying toil...
Haarlem primary schools that questioned transition test receive support; Education Council also critical
Three primary schools in Haarlem belonging to the Spaarnesant group have received support from the Dutch Education Council in their opposition to mandatory transition tests. The council's recent repor...
Uproar in Saenredam Street over trees replacing parking spaces; tree damaged by 'vandals' with a saw
Controversy has erupted in Saenredamstraat over the installation of container trees on former parking spaces. Although the street's greening was recently celebrated, one of the new trees has already b...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (June 5-7)
This article provides a guide to activities and events taking place in Haarlem during the weekend of June 5 to June 7. It notes that this time of year is particularly enjoyable for visiting and experi...
Persistent Haarlem man (25) who overslept sent to jail after three laughing gas offenses: 'Prison is just not fun, you know?'
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to prison after being caught with nitrous oxide in a vehicle on three separate occasions. The defendant arrived late to his court hearing on Thursday ...
Groeneveen padel players want to stay in the Eredivisie like Telstar: ‘We are the underdog this year’
The Groeneveen padel team has begun competing in the Dutch Eredivisie, the country's highest padel league. Despite being considered underdogs this season, the team's primary goal is to avoid relegatio...
Thirty permit holders to move into Haarlem hotel early to relieve pressure on Ter Apel. Wienen: 'History repeats itself'
Thirty status holders entitled to housing in Haarlem will be temporarily accommodated in a local hotel to help alleviate overcrowding at the Ter Apel reception center. The Central Agency for the Recep...
'Beach bus' from Haarlemmermeer to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort meant to spread crowds, but Vijfhuizen fears more traffic
The province of Noord-Holland is launching a free 'Strandbus' pilot program between June 20 and August 30 to reduce coastal traffic from Haarlemmermeer and Haarlem to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort. While ...
Brown Mazda station wagon deliberately set on fire in Heemstede, police seek witnesses
A brown Mazda station wagon was deliberately set on fire on M. Vaumontlaan in Heemstede around 2:40 AM last Monday. Local police are investigating the arson and are currently searching for witnesses w...
Only a miracle can save Haarlem's combined rail maintenance. 'Destruction of capital'
The Dutch House of Representatives has accepted a 50 million euro loss and extended passenger disruptions due to stalled rail maintenance in Haarlem. Despite criticism regarding the waste of public fu...
Milo (22) and Mels (23) lost a friend to suicide: 'It brought us closer together'
Milo Elfers and Mels Dings share how their friendship grew stronger after the tragic loss of a mutual friend to suicide. Their story is part of a series highlighting the significance of social bonds a...
Special Olympics coming to Haarlem
Haarlem will host the Special Olympics National Games from June 12 to 14, featuring over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities competing in 27 different sports. The event begins with a traditi...
De Adriaan Windmill out of scaffolding
Scaffolding has been removed from the Adriaan Windmill in Haarlem as painting and restoration work nears completion. While the mill's cap was waterproofed and woodwork repaired, a large rotten beam wa...
Nightlife culture subsidy for young people
The city of Haarlem has announced a €15,000 subsidy fund for 2026 to support creative night culture events aimed at youth under the age of 18. Organizers can apply for up to €2,500 per event for p...
Samen Haarlem Foundation and Spaarnediners win 2026 Participation Award
Stichting Samen Haarlem and Spaarnediners have been named the winners of the Haarlem Participation Prize 2026 for their impactful community initiatives. Stichting Samen Haarlem was recognized for its ...
Zandvoort Mayor: We should have seen youth nuisance at Pentecost coming
Mayor David Moolenburgh of Zandvoort admitted that the municipality should have better anticipated the youth nuisance that occurred during the warm Pentecost weekend. While emergency measures were eve...
'At the start of the evening people are hesitant; by the end we are dancing together' Participation awards for Spaarnediners and Stichting Samen
The Spaarnediners and Stichting Samen initiatives have been awarded the Participation Prizes for their work in fostering social connection through communal meals. The winners highlighted how shared di...