Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'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...
Sociaal Culinair celebrates its fifth anniversary at Nieuwe Groenmarkt on Sunday June 7
Sociaal Culinair will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Sunday, June 7, at the Nieuwe Groenmarkt in Haarlem. Over the past five years, the event has become a staple of the city's calendar as an affor...
'Fatigued' HBC must give it their all one last time against Hollandia after narrow defeat. 'Everything is still wide open'
HBC suffered a narrow 0-1 home defeat against Hollandia in a match where the players appeared visibly fatigued after a long season. Despite the loss, trainer Jasper Ketting remains optimistic, stating...
Haarlem makes citizens wait far too long for decisions; penalty payments cost municipality a fortune
The municipality of Haarlem paid 47,627 euros in penalty payments last year due to delayed decision-making, marking a tenfold increase over the past five years. City officials attribute the backlog to...
Haarlem residents launch national citizens' assembly on migration: 'Combat polarization and preserve our democracy'
A group of residents from Haarlem has launched a national citizens' assembly on migration to address and reduce deep societal polarization on the issue. The initiative aims to involve approximately 17...
'The misery in Groningen is so massive, I had no idea.' Spaarndam author Anne-Gine Goemans dives into earthquake zone for thriller
Spaarndam-based author Anne-Gine Goemans has released a new thriller set in the earthquake-stricken province of Groningen. The novel explores both the physical damage and the emotional toll on residen...
Man sets cars on fire in Haarlem and Enkhuizen, police seek this suspect
Police are searching for a suspect linked to car arson attacks in both Haarlem and Enkhuizen. Surveillance footage captured a tall, slim man targeting vehicles on Bergvennen in Haarlem and Asterweg in...
KLM employee fired after leaking 1,000 liters of kerosene: 'High fire risk'
A KLM employee has been fired and denied severance pay after causing a leak of 1,000 liters of kerosene last year. A court in Haarlem ruled that the incident created a significant fire hazard and seri...
Van Vessem bakery in Kleverpark fully restored to original 1907 style
Bakery van Vessem has restored its original shop in the Kleverpark neighborhood to its historic 1907 style. The renovation marks a return to the roots of the nearly 120-year-old family business where ...
Haarlem must house 283 more status holders this year
The municipality of Haarlem must provide housing for an additional 283 status holders by the end of this year, according to new figures from the Dutch government. Since the beginning of 2024, 91 refug...
Pure nostalgia: 5 historic shops in Haarlem
The city center of Haarlem is home to several historic shops that have been family-run for over a century. This article highlights five of these authentic businesses where visitors can experience loca...
Haarlem spends millions extra on laptops and smartphones for officials: 'Rise of AI driving up prices'
The municipality of Haarlem will invest an additional 7.5 million euros over the next five years to provide civil servants with updated laptops and smartphones. This budget increase is driven by stric...
Which Haarlem resident deserves a royal decoration, in your opinion?
The City of Haarlem is inviting residents to nominate fellow citizens for royal decorations to recognize their long-term voluntary contributions to society. Eligible nominees include volunteers and ca...
New location for packed flea market and fair in Parkwijk with more than 220 stalls
The annual flea market and bazaar in Parkwijk will take place on Saturday, June 6, featuring over 220 stalls. Due to the upcoming demolition of the Beatrixplein shopping center, the event has been mov...
5 murals in Delftwijk and East
The City of Haarlem, in collaboration with art platform 37PK and Elan Wonen, is commissioning five new murals in the Delftwijk and Haarlem Oost neighborhoods this summer. Funded by a €100,000 budget...
National snack bar association ProFri outraged by Haarlem fast-food ban in new district: 'Local arbitrariness'
The national snack bar association ProFri has expressed outrage over the city of Haarlem's plan to prohibit fast food outlets in the new Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood. Director Sven Flapper labeled...
Bollywood classics to be screened at Kinepolis this summer
The Bollywood Film Festival 2026 will screen various classic films in Kinepolis and Vue cinemas across the Netherlands from July 3 to 5. The festival officially begins with an exclusive red-carpet ope...
Marilyn Monroe celebrates 100th birthday at the top of a Haarlem church tower
The MM100-Festival has launched in Haarlem to celebrate what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday. The festivities began with a carillon concert from the Sint Bavokerk tower featuring a Mon...
75 municipal reports on demolition, tree felling and hospitality in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 75 permit applications last week concerning demolition projects, tree felling, and catering establishments. Residents are encouraged to review the official notice...
Get baking! Where to get a free sourdough starter in Haarlem
Home bakers in Haarlem can obtain a free sourdough starter to begin their own bread-making projects at home. The initiative provides residents with the necessary culture to create sourdough, encouragi...
Paul de Prenter (19) went from Verstappen fan in the stands to racing Porsche Supercup at his home circuit
Nineteen-year-old racing driver Paul de Prenter from Haarlem has secured a wildcard to compete in the Porsche Supercup during the Formula 1 weekend at Zandvoort this August. Five years after attending...
Boulders seem to be on their way out in Haarlem: ‘This is a City of Flowers, not a city of boulders’
Haarlem is phasing out the use of large Scandinavian boulders in public spaces following growing political opposition. Critics argue that the 'Flower City' should prioritize greenery over stones, lead...
Heemskerk, Uitgeest, Velsen, Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer remind ministry of Dispersal Act enforcement: ‘This creates tension in municipalities that do deliver and undermines support for shelter’
Several Dutch municipalities, including Haarlem, are urging the national government to strictly enforce the Distribution Law against local authorities that fail to provide asylum seeker housing. They ...
Alkmaar suspect (44) in armed shopliftings dies in custody
A 44-year-old suspect from Alkmaar has died of natural causes while in detention. The man was being held in connection with two armed shopliftings involving a knife that occurred in Haarlem and Hoofdd...
Haarlem family business installs massive heat pump as Dick (70) loves ‘the thrill of the challenge’
A local family business, Gascontrol, has installed the largest heat pump in the North Holland province on top of an office building in Haarlem. The project was led by 70-year-old Dick Pieters, marking...
Thermal energy storage falters, but Haarlem continues gas phase-out: No link between technology and policy
The city of Haarlem remains committed to its gas-free transition despite recent technical failures in a thermal energy storage system at the Schalkstad apartment complex. Residents suffered through fr...
North Holland Province raises flag for Keti Koti
The provinces of North Holland and Utrecht will now annually fly flags on June 30 and July 1 to commemorate the history of slavery and its abolition. On June 30, flags will be flown at half-mast to ho...
Discover the story behind Haarlem's ‘Woman in the Resistance’ artwork on TV tonight
The TV program 'Kunst in het wild' will explore the history and public reception of the 'Vrouw in het Verzet' artwork in Haarlem. The episode investigates the creative intent behind the monument and w...
Shop closed after assault and illegal vapes
Mayor Jos Wienen closed a shop on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem for three months following an inspection in late May. Authorities discovered over 500 illegal vapes, hard liquor, and an undocumente...
Mayor closes building due to illegal gambling
Mayor Jos Wienen ordered the six-month closure of a business premises on Hendrik Figeeweg in Haarlem on June 2, 2026, after a police raid uncovered illegal high-stakes poker games and drugs. The inspe...