Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Two car break-ins in Haarlem, one arrest
Two car break-ins occurred on Schotlandstraat in Haarlem during the night between Thursday and Friday. Police have arrested one suspect following the back-to-back incidents.
Supermarket opening hours in Haarlem during Easter 2026
This article provides the supermarket opening hours in Haarlem for the Easter 2026 holiday period. It covers operating times for Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and both Easter Sunday and Monday.
Housing association Elan wins lawsuit against minister over Heemstede care complex and is entitled to 600,000 euros: 'The money is very welcome'
The Haarlem-based housing association Elan has won a lawsuit against the Dutch government, securing 600,000 euros for the Slottuin residential care complex in Heemstede. The court ruled that the organ...
Friday May 8 climate quiz in Haarlem council chamber: 'What percentage of Dutch electricity is generated sustainably?'
Haarlem will host its first climate quiz in the city hall council chamber on Friday, May 8. Groups of enthusiastic participants will compete to answer questions regarding climate issues and the status...
Stient Electro revives dead line and sells no new phone
Roel and Martha Vegelien visited Stient Electro to replace their malfunctioning landline phone ahead of Martha's hospital admission. Instead of selling them a new device, the shop managed to repair th...
How did United/DAVO in Schalkwijk increase its membership? ‘We have earned a place in the neighborhood’
United/DAVO, a sports club in Haarlem, has successfully reversed its declining membership, growing from a low of 120 members to 400. Chairman Ronald Philippo credits the turnaround to addressing speci...
Neighborhood annoyed by residents ‘playing police’: ‘This is how you turn Haarlem’s nicest street into its unfriendliest’
Residents of Korte Houtstraat in Haarlem have sparked controversy by attempting to force cyclists to dismount using gates, leading neighbors to complain about them "playing police officer." While some...
Easter 2026: what to do in Haarlem
Haarlem is hosting various events and activities to celebrate the Easter weekend from April 3 to April 6, 2026. The city offers numerous festive tips for residents and visitors to enjoy during the hol...
Schiphol's 15% noise reduction goal not yet met
Initial estimates indicate that the goal of reducing severe noise nuisance around Schiphol Airport by 15% has not yet been met, according to the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management. ...
Former Ajax player Danny Hoesen (35) opens up about girlfriend's death: 'It was pure pain'
Former Ajax player Danny Hoesen has spoken publicly for the first time about the tragic loss of his partner, who died by suicide in 2024. In a podcast for management agency SEG, the former professiona...
Artist Stefan sketches the construction of the very first road to Zandvoort
Artist Stefan de Groot has created a series of iPad drawings for an exhibition at the Zandvoorts Museum detailing the 200-year history of the first road to Zandvoort. The exhibition explores how the r...
Quint Jansen (35) swapped the chaos in Italy for the respectable Koninklijke HFC: 'I'm going from one extreme to the other'
After twelve years playing professionally in Norway, Cyprus, and Italy, 35-year-old defender Quint Jansen has returned to the Netherlands to join Koninklijke HFC. Jansen, who most recently played in S...
You want this! This Haarlem snack bar is giving away free ice cream
A cafeteria chain with a branch in Haarlem is giving away free soft-serve ice cream for one hour on Saturday, April 4. Interested visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as the promotional event is o...
A long table full of unique dishes and music from the Middle East; World Festival in the World Kitchen
Wereldkeuken Haarlem is hosting the Wereldfeest on Friday, April 10, an event designed to bring together new and long-term residents of Haarlem. The evening will feature Middle Eastern cuisine, music,...
Islamic cemetery in Haarlem remains serious plan despite advanced negotiations in Haarlemmermeer. 'We don't want a regional role'
The municipality of Haarlem and the Islamic Council Haarlem have confirmed that plans for a local Islamic cemetery are still moving forward despite a similar project in neighboring Haarlemmermeer. Alt...
Civil servant punished for fraud in Bentveld land sale
A municipal official has been convicted of forgery and fraud after manipulating a zoning plan to sell a property in Bentveld to his mother below market value. The court found the official guilty of ab...
Subsidy for sustainable sports clubs in Haarlem
Sports clubs in Haarlem can now access subsidies to make their buildings more energy-efficient, with the city covering the first ‑10,000 in costs and providing further funding up to ‑100,000. RFC ...
Come to the Springer Festival
The Springerfestival will take place on Saturday, April 11, at the Haarlemmer Kweektuin, featuring a plant market and workshops on gardening and nature. The free event includes activities for children...
Apply for the Participation Prize 2026
The Haarlem Participation Council is inviting non-profit initiatives that promote community connection and social participation to apply for the 2026 Participation Prize. Two winners will each receive...
Heemskerk supermarket stabbing suspect has been severely disturbed for years: ‘I couldn’t control myself,’ he tells judge about stabbing two random victims
A 44-year-old man from Amsterdam appeared before a court in Haarlem for stabbing two random women at a supermarket in Heemskerk on November 11, 2024. The suspect testified that he had felt for years t...
Information evening on A9-Zuid electricity station in Spaarndam
Grid operator Tennet and the province of North Holland are hosting an information session about the new A9-Zuid electricity station. The event will take place on April 20 at the Spaarndam Village Cent...
Nils Rossen extends stay at Telstar: Club triggers option in talented midfielder's contract
Telstar has extended the contract of talented midfielder Nils Rossen until July 2027 by exercising a specific option in his agreement. Simultaneously, the club announced it will be parting ways with p...
Haarlem-based hot school lunch provider TommyTomato declared bankrupt
Haarlem-based school lunch provider TommyTomato has been declared bankrupt following a sudden withdrawal of promised financing. The social enterprise serves warm meals to 30,000 children across hundre...
Triple Threat loses first quarter-final to Suns. 'Many players on this team have no experience with these kinds of playoff games'
The Haarlem-based basketball team Triple Threat lost the first game of their playoff quarterfinal series against the Den Helder Suns due to a low shooting percentage. The team must now win their upcom...
Housing for migrant workers increasingly dire: property owners fill municipal policy vacuum
The housing situation for migrant workers in the Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond regions has become increasingly critical due to a lack of coordinated municipal policy. Social consultancy Public Result c...
One-third of bus stops in North Holland are not accessible for people with disabilities; stops at train stations in Velsen and Haarlem are poorly accessible
A study reveals that over one-third of the 3,012 bus stops in the province of North Holland are not accessible for people with physical or visual disabilities. Bus stops in Haarlem and Velsen are spec...
Remko Trompetter (Actiepartij) wins Golden Pat on the Back for best council committee member in Haarlem. 'Know what you're talking about'
Remko Trompetter of the Actiepartij received the Gouden Schouderklop Award for the best-performing council committee member during the farewell of the Haarlem city council. The award recognizes Trompe...
Bizarre twist in investigation into death of Karin (59): AD reporter finds stabbing weapon and alerts police
An AD reporter discovered a stabbing weapon in Nieuw-Vennep near the location where a 59-year-old woman was found dead on Monday. Following the discovery, police conducted a new investigation at the s...
Record number of Easter baptisms in Catholic churches
Catholic churches in the Diocese of Haarlem-Amsterdam are reporting a record 160 baptisms during this year's Easter celebrations. The increase is particularly significant among young adults who are re...
TommyTomato declared bankrupt after failed investment: 'We made a lot of profit, just not in our bank account'
TommyTomato, a Haarlem-based delivery service providing healthy school lunches, has been declared bankrupt after a multi-million euro investment deal fell through in mid-March. Director Bas Turk attri...