Haarlem News in English
Haarlem news in English — local headlines from Haarlem and the wider Kennemerland region (Heemstede, Velsen, Beverwijk, Zandvoort, IJmuiden), translated daily for expats and English-speaking residents.
100 Citroën SMs glide over speed bumps in Haarlem and Velsen: ‘Like floating, yet glued to the road’
Approximately 100 classic Citroën SM cars participated in an international four-day tour across the Netherlands, including travel through Haarlem and Velsen. The event showcased the historical French...
Final matchday overview: BSM provides the biggest surprise
The final matchday for football leagues consisting of twelve teams concluded last weekend, with the club BSM providing the biggest surprise of the round. Meanwhile, divisions with thirteen or more tea...
Relegation temporarily avoided: United/DAVO celebrate draw against bottom-placed Vlug en Vaardig as if they won the championship
United/DAVO avoided direct relegation from the fourth class following a 3-3 draw against Vlug en Vaardig in their final league match of the season. To secure their position, the team coached by Serdal...
Normally his brother Vincent is in goal, but Thijs Hofman saves United/Davo in key match
Thijs Hofman stepped in for his brother Vincent as goalkeeper to help United/DAVO during an important match against Vlug en Vaardig. Despite the overall poor quality of the game played along the Spaar...
Arty Upholstery on Spaarnwoudestraat closes after 71 years: ‘My biggest competitor is new furniture getting cheaper and cheaper’
Stoffeerderij Arty, a furniture upholstery shop on Spaarnwoudestraat, is closing after 71 years of operation. Owner Leonard Koelemij cited the declining cost of new furniture as a major factor in the ...
Time is running out for Olympia: Haarlem side soundly beaten and not yet safe
Olympia Haarlem faces a critical situation after a 0-4 defeat against WV-HEDW, leaving them just two points ahead of Hillegom in the standings. The team must secure points in their upcoming match agai...
Musician Danjil Tuhumena fought for his life, music helped him recover: ‘Stayed positive’
Musician Danjil Tuhumena, known for his appearances on "The Voice of Holland," recently shared his experience battling a life-threatening liver disease. He credits his recovery and positive mindset to...
Transition regret: Gundolf wanted to be a woman, regretted it and celebrates 'return' with baptism
67-year-old Gundolf from Zandvoort celebrated his return to living as a man with a baptism ceremony after spending 35 years as a trans woman. He expressed regret over his gender reassignment surgery a...
Telstar and FC Volendam keep training ground gates closed, but 'spygate'? Not at all!
FC Volendam and Telstar have closed their training sessions to the public to ensure focus and tranquility ahead of their final relegation matches. FC Volendam coach Rick Kruys dismissed 'spygate' rumo...
Occupation of the Bloemenhove Clinic was half a century ago, but abortion is still a struggle: ‘I see the choice to become pregnant and not to be as two sides of the same coin’
Sanne Thierens has published a book titled "De Bezetting" to mark the 50th anniversary of the activist occupation of the Bloemenhove clinic in Heemstede. The book details the historical struggle for r...
Hillegom completes first task and can no longer be directly relegated
Hillegom avoided direct relegation after securing a 2-0 victory against VIOS W. The team now has a chance to achieve full safety in their final match of the season, depending on their own result and t...
HBC on the verge of promotion playoffs after flattering 4-1 win at DEM
HBC moved into third place in the fourth division after a 1-4 victory over DEM under interim coach Jasper Ketting. The team is now just one win away from securing a spot in the promotion playoffs.
Train fire at Haarlem Spaarnwoude station, traffic towards Haarlem disrupted
A fire broke out in a train at Haarlem Spaarnwoude station on Saturday evening, resulting in the suspension of train traffic heading towards Haarlem. Emergency services were alerted to the incident, w...
Beatrixplein intersection in Haarlem-East reopens, major Prins Bernhardlaan project to be completed by end of year
The intersection of Prins Bernhardlaan and Prinses Beatrixplein in Haarlem has partially reopened to traffic following a major renovation. While some sections near Van Zeggelenplein remain closed for ...
Great discontent among 'National Protest' protesters in Haarlem: 'Double standards are being applied'
About 200 protesters participated in a 'National Protest' march in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon. Despite an initial incident before the start, the demonstration proceeded peacefully as participants v...
In Hakim Traïdia’s home village, they didn’t believe in newspapers. Now, a paper wants him to write columns.
Actor and mime artist Hakim Traïdia, widely known for his role in Sesamstraat, has joined the newspaper as a bi-weekly columnist. Born in Algeria and a resident of Haarlem since 1979, Traïdia will b...
Chronically ill Michelle (23) makes Haarlem station a little more colorful
Michelle van Doorn, a 23-year-old living with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME), has installed a "trinket trade box" near Haarlem Station to connect with the community. The box allows passersby to exchang...
Fans in suspense: ‘Please let the Telstar fairytale become a storybook’
Telstar fans are awaiting the final match against Volendam to see if the club will secure its place in the Eredivisie. The team has become a fan favorite throughout the Netherlands, and local resident...
Breakdancer Abel and bowler Jakolien are ready for the Special Olympics
The Special Olympics, a sporting event for athletes with intellectual disabilities, will be held in Haarlem this June with nearly 3,000 participants. Local athletes Abel Geerlof, a 24-year-old breakda...
Thrift store worker Francis believes both items and people deserve a second chance
In the second season of "Kringlopen met Francis," host Francis Broekhuijsen explores thrift stores and recycling projects across North Holland to highlight how both items and people receive second cha...
From Johann Sebastian Bach to AI: Netherlands Bach Society connects Baroque and the present at the Phil
The Netherlands Bach Society will perform their program "Bach's Inspiration" at the Philharmonie in Haarlem this Sunday. Conducted by Johanna Soller, the concert explores the connections between Baroq...
Wine, bites and jazz: you don't want to miss this wine festival near Haarlem
On Sunday, May 24, Openluchttheater Caprera will host a small-scale wine festival featuring tastings, snacks, and jazz music. Organized by Wijnkoperij Henri Bloem in collaboration with local partners,...
Haarlem Comic Days invite public to look critically
The Haarlemse Stripdagen festival has launched a warm-up event featuring eight young artists creating public illustrations across Haarlem based on the theme 'Critical Looking.' These interactive art d...
At the Ripperda Barracks in Haarlem, Bosnians Emina and Jasmina felt like children again: 'It was our safe haven'
Sisters Emina and Jasmina Jagurdzija, who fled the war in the former Yugoslavia as young children, recall their time at the Ripperdakazerne in Haarlem. After losing their carefree youth to violence, t...
How heated will the National Protest be, including in Haarlem? Anti-asylum center protesters potentially drowned out by counter-protest
A national protest against asylum seeker centers is scheduled to take place this Saturday across eight Dutch provincial capitals, including Haarlem and Amsterdam. Local residents supporting the center...
Makers Festival Aangaan comes to Fort Penningsveer this Sunday: ‘It is important for young creative makers to have places to gather’
The 'Aangaan' makers festival will take place this Sunday at Fort Penningsveer, concluding an artist-in-residence program for young creators from the Haarlemmermeer region. The free, sensory event pro...
Leave the Kleine Houtweg alone
The article invites readers to share their opinions and vote on a proposition regarding the future of the Kleine Houtweg. The title suggests a sentiment in favor of leaving the street undisturbed.
Demonstration against Christians for Israel at Koningkerk ended with violence; ‘a wrist was broken’
Riot police in Haarlem forcibly ended a pro-Palestinian demonstration by the group Ummah for Gaza on Wednesday near the Koningkerk. The protest, which targeted a Christians for Israel meeting, was dis...
Demonstration in Haarlem North ended
On May 13, Mayor Jos Wienen terminated a demonstration by Ummah voor Gaza in Haarlem-Noord due to concerns over public safety and potential disorder. The protest occurred outside a church hosting a 'C...
Norah and Emma didn't expect to live together as children: 'We have two guinea pigs, Shoshanna and Govert suit us perfectly'
Childhood friends Norah van Leeuwen and Emma de Haan now live together in Haarlem along with their two guinea pigs. The pair discusses their long-standing friendship and their transition from childhoo...