Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Onder de Pannen: rent out a room and help a Haarlem resident
The 'Onder de Pannen' initiative in Haarlem encourages residents to rent out spare rooms to individuals facing economic homelessness due to issues like job loss or divorce. Participants receive monthl...
Jeroen is ambassador for the Special Olympics 2026 in Haarlem: 'A huge honor'
Jeroen, a 40-year-old from Haarlem, has been named an ambassador for the Special Olympics 2026 for people with intellectual disabilities. He accepted the role after being invited by the director of th...
Artist Eric Claus, creator of the horse and rider sculpture on Laan der Nederlanden, dies
Artist Eric Claus, known for creating the horse and rider sculpture located at the Laan der Nederlanden in Haarlem, has passed away. His work was inspired by the history of the site, which sits atop t...
Car ends up on its side in Haarlem, driver taken to hospital
A car overturned in a single-vehicle accident on the Langebrug in Haarlem on Monday evening. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Haarlem to get international train service to Antwerp, Ghent, and Paris as GoVolta adds stop
Starting December 14, train operator GoVolta will launch a daily international service connecting Haarlem to Paris, with intermediate stops in Antwerp and Ghent. The company specifically chose Haarlem...
Documentary reveals just how filthy the North Sea floor is
The documentary 'De Noordzee BV' highlights the 'Fishing for Litter' project, which has removed more than 8.5 million kilograms of trash from the North Sea over the last 25 years. It explores the moun...
Haarlem must house 283 more status holders this year
The municipality of Haarlem has provided housing for 91 status holders since the beginning of this year. According to figures from the Ministries of the Interior and Justice, the city is required to a...
Citizens' initiatives soon easier to arrange in North Holland
The province of North Holland is lowering the required number of signatures for citizen initiatives from 5,000 to 1,500. This change aims to make it easier for residents to place specific topics on th...
Cause of Cruquius bridge malfunction remains a mystery: ‘Bridge deck won’t close properly’
The cause of ongoing malfunctions at the renovated Cruquius bridges remains unknown as the bridge deck fails to close properly under certain conditions. The issue recurred on Monday morning, leading t...
Former D66 leader Meryem Çimen becomes Haarlem alderman: 'Wants to contribute to a city where you can be yourself'
Former D66 leader Meryem Çimen and Bas van Leeuwen have been selected as the new D66 aldermen for Haarlem's incoming city government in June. The local D66 council members described the appointments ...
Railway embankment between Haarlem and Overveen no longer meets standards. No trains for three weeks this autumn for refurbishment
ProRail will reinforce the railway embankment between Haarlem and Overveen this autumn to meet current safety standards. The construction work will result in a three-week suspension of train services ...
Mayor allowed to keep IJmuiden home targeted by gunfire closed for longer: 'No urgent interest for residents'
A Haarlem court has ruled that Mayor Frank Dales of Velsen was justified in extending the closure of a home in IJmuiden that had been targeted in multiple shootings. The residents' legal challenge was...
Ted Verdonkschot fully recovered and signs for another year at RKAV Volendam
Ted Verdonkschot has signed a one-year contract extension as head coach of RKAV Volendam after fully recovering from a heart attack suffered last winter. The 62-year-old Haarlem native is set to conti...
Vanished: KAV Holland merged after exactly one hundred years
The article highlights the history of KAV Holland, a sports club that merged after exactly one hundred years of existence. This feature is the 36th installment in a series dedicated to sports associat...
Rowing as a new start: women regain fitness and balance at rowing club ‘Het Spaarne’ after breast cancer
Rowing club 'Het Spaarne' is offering a tailored program for women recovering from breast cancer to help them return to physical activity at their own pace. This initiative aims to help participants r...
How letter mail is slowly but surely dying out
PostNord in Denmark has transitioned exclusively to parcel delivery as written communication increasingly shifts to digital platforms. The article highlights the rapid decline of traditional letter po...
'We are being criminalized and excluded.' Sam Ndlovu explains in Haarlem how trans people in Zimbabwe have to live
Zimbabwean human rights activist Sam Ndlovu is currently staying in Haarlem as part of the Shelter City program, which provides temporary relief for activists. During the visit, Ndlovu is sharing expe...
CEO fraud hits Haarlem SMEs, fake payment requests sent in director's name
CEO fraud is increasingly targeting small and medium-sized enterprises in Haarlem through the use of insecure business domains to send fake payment orders. Scammers impersonate company directors to au...
Yum! Get a free donut in Haarlem on Donut Day
On Friday, June 5, the Salvation Army will celebrate Donut Day by distributing free donuts to the public in Haarlem. This event offers various types of donuts, including those with chocolate and sprin...
Pimped cars thrill men: 'This hall is full of the Messis of the car world'
The Expo center in Vijfhuizen is hosting an exhibition featuring a wide variety of unique, modified cars described as 'works of art on wheels.' Enthusiasts and families are visiting to admire and phot...
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (June 1 - June 8)
Several roadworks and partial closures are scheduled in Haarlem from June 1 to June 8. Affected areas include the Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest, impacting traffic in the city center and surroundin...
New mothers in Haarlem remarkably old: 32 years and 7 months
New mothers in Haarlem are on average 32 years and 7 months old when they have their first child, which is notably high according to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The figures also indicate t...
After 'Albania', Tour of Nibbixwoud won by Niels Reemeijer from Spaarndam
Niels Reemeijer, a 23-year-old cyclist from Spaarndam, won the Wielerronde van Nibbixwoud after finishing strongest in a final sprint against the peloton. This victory follows his recent racing experi...
DSS reaches play-off final after war of attrition and 14 penalties. ‘We were still up for extra time’
Haarlem-based football club DSS advanced to the promotion play-off final after defeating Spirit’30 in a 14-penalty shootout. The team will face RKEDO this coming weekend on neutral ground for a chan...
Temporary housing found: residential group stays together in Bloemendaal
The residential group De Nieuwe Ark in Bloemendaal has secured a temporary housing solution, ensuring that its four disabled residents and their caregivers can remain together. They will move into two...
Hannie Schaft inspires students in Brazil: 'I hear they are thinking about how they can take action themselves'
A graphic novel about Dutch resistance fighters Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters is inspiring students in Brazil to reflect on activism and resistance. The book's Brazilian creators note that...
3x3 basketball takes over Haarlem in the shadow of St. Bavo Church. ‘The atmosphere is relaxed, but there is something at stake’
The Grote Markt in Haarlem hosted a stop of the 3x3 basketball PRO Cup on Sunday, set against the backdrop of the Sint-Bavokerk. The event highlighted the unique characteristics of the 3x3 variant com...
'We have so much fun in the team': Coach Peter van Dalen sees fun as the secret behind Sparks Haarlem's success
Sparks Haarlem's women's softball team continued their winning streak with two victories against Onze Gezellen on Saturday. Coach Peter van Dalen attributes the team's recent success to the positive a...
Haarlem's Oranjestraat still waiting for World Cup fever: "It's not happening yet"
Residents of Oranjestraat in Haarlem report a lack of World Cup fever and traditional orange decorations just two weeks before the tournament begins. While the neighborhood was historically known for ...
Terrace screen 'Friethuys bij de Boer' accidentally destroyed; 'Fortunately no one was injured'
A motorist accidentally crashed into the terrace screens of the snack bar Friethuys bij de Boer around 10:40 AM. No injuries were reported in the incident, although the property sustained damage while...