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.
Looking back: these 25 football clubs disappeared from the Haarlem region
The Haarlems Dagblad has concluded a 25-part series titled 'Vergane Glorie,' which explores the history of defunct football clubs in the Haarlem region. The retrospective series looks back with nostal...
Sneezing fit or not: Check today's pollen count in Haarlem here
Residents of Haarlem suffering from hay fever can use a specialized pollen radar to monitor local air quality and manage their allergy symptoms. The tool provides real-time updates on pollen counts, h...
XR occupies provincial hall: "Close polluting Tata Steel plant"
Extinction Rebellion activists are currently occupying the Noord-Holland provincial government building in Haarlem to demand the immediate closure of Tata Steel's most polluting facilities. The protes...
Helina Guleria and Mostapha el Aichi join Haarlem city council via preference votes; Thierry Baudet declines seat
Candidates Helina Guleria, Mostapha el Aichi, Melissa van Erp, and Thierry Baudet received enough preference votes to qualify for seats in the Haarlem city council. While the first three are expected ...
Indorock legend Eddy Chatelin takes Indo seniors back to the sixties with his red guitar
Indorock legend Eddy Chatelin will perform during a musical lunch for seniors from the former Dutch East Indies at the Tempo Doeloe daycare center in Schalkwijk, Haarlem. Organized by Zorgbalans, the ...
Gas leak in Haarlem possibly caused by home burglary
A gas leak occurred on J.J. Hamelinkstraat in Haarlem on Monday morning. Authorities suspect the leak may have been caused by a burglary at a local residence.
Haarlem's Astrid Vos finds new passion in drawing and painting characteristic portraits: 'I wanted to create something of my own'
Haarlem-based artist Astrid Vos has discovered a new passion for creating detailed portraits of famous figures. After a lifelong career in art spanning both the Netherlands and abroad, she is now focu...
OPHaarlem leader Joyce Jacobsz resigns after election loss: 'They were tough years'
Joyce Jacobsz, the leader of the OPHaarlem party, has resigned following a disappointing election result where the party's representation dropped from two seats to one. Jacobsz cited the need to focus...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 23 - March 30)
Haarlem is experiencing various roadworks and partial closures from March 23 to March 30, affecting areas such as Van Marumstraat and Parklaan. Commuters are advised to check the overview of traffic d...
Code yellow in North Holland due to locally dense fog
The KNMI issued a code yellow weather warning for North Holland on Monday morning due to dense local fog. The foggy conditions are expected to impact visibility and potentially cause delays for traffi...
Cedric Hatenboer feels appreciated at Telstar: ‘At Anderlecht, I felt I was signed for the starting line-up’
Cedric Hatenboer has joined the Dutch club Telstar after a disappointing six-month stint with Anderlecht in Belgium. The former Excelsior talent expressed feeling a renewed sense of appreciation at hi...
19-year-old Thom from Bennebroek jumps into Leidsevaart without hesitation after car plunges into water: 'It was a kind of reflex'
Nineteen-year-old Thom van Stormbroek jumped into the cold Leidsevaart canal on Sunday evening to rescue a woman whose car had driven into the water. His quick actions allowed the woman to escape the ...
'Talento' kicks off with talent show in Delftwijk: 'Don't remember the name of the song, but it's very beautiful'
The Talento Platform celebrated the opening of its new location at the Delftwijk City youth center with a festive talent show on Sunday afternoon. The event featured local musical performances and mar...
Dream afternoon for Sem van Duijn (22) against PSV. Attacker involved in all Telstar goals. ‘These are bonus points’
Sem van Duijn delivered a standout performance for Telstar, contributing to every goal in their match against PSV. The 22-year-old attacker, who previously played for Jong AZ, described the performanc...
PSV fans remain optimistic after loss to Telstar: 'We'll be champions anyway'
PSV supporters expressed continued confidence in winning the league title despite a 3-1 defeat against Telstar. Fans leaving the stadium early remained optimistic, noting that the loss would not hinde...
Car ends up underwater in Bennebroek
A car ended up completely submerged in the water in Bennebroek on Wednesday evening, prompting bystanders to jump in and rescue the driver. The victim was reported to be in stable condition after bein...
Duinwijck win national badminton title after nerve-wracking final against Almere
Duinwijck secured their 29th national badminton title after a narrow victory against Almere in the Eredivisie finals. Following a 4-4 tie, the duo of Debora Jille and Alyssa Tirtosentono won the decis...
Jeroen (54) has chronic liver disease and received a new liver: 'The worst part of all is the loss of control'
Haarlem-based historian and journalist Jeroen van der Kris has authored a book titled 'Het aanbod' about his experiences living with a chronic liver condition and undergoing a transplant. The book exa...
What an upset! Telstar embarrasses leaders PSV for the second time this season
Telstar achieved a major upset by defeating league leaders PSV 3-1, capitalizing on a red card for PSV's Anass Salah-Eddine. This defeat prevents PSV from securing the championship title in their upco...
Reigers settle for draw in derby against HBS. 'The men know each other inside out'
The regional derby between field hockey clubs Reigers and HBS ended in a high-scoring 4-4 draw. Both teams saw little movement in the league standings following the result.
LIVE Eredivisie | Ricardo Pepi fails to put PSV ahead, Telstar captain keeps his team in the game
PSV is facing Telstar in an Eredivisie match, looking to avenge a previous loss against the team earlier this year. While PSV's Ricardo Pepi missed an opportunity to take the lead, Telstar's captain h...
HBS women not dangerous enough against Leonidas. 'It’s a bitter way for it to go, with the penalty stroke against us'
The HBS women's hockey team drew 2-2 against Leonidas after leading twice during an away match. Coach Wiegert de Regt noted that the team lacked the clinical edge and aggression needed to secure a thi...
Telstar with Hetli instead of Thorisson against PSV. Icelander injured for clash against Eindhoven side
Telstar will feature Soufiane Hetli in attack for Sunday's match against PSV, as he replaces the injured Nokkvi Thorisson. Manager Anthony Correia will also be without midfielders Nils Rossen and Joch...
Parkwijk pioneers look back: from flowers to hot tubs at Beatrixplein
Koos and Hannah Sijm reflect on their history as pioneering business owners at the Beatrixplein shopping center in Haarlem-Oost. The couple opened their flower shop, Floriade, in 1960 within the then-...
Strong blocking leads Spaarnestad to victory over Jokers, securing safety. 'Great to be able to finish the season calmly'
Haarlem-based volleyball team Spaarnestad secured their safety for the remainder of the season with a 4-0 victory over Jokers. This win served as revenge for a previous defeat in Maastricht and allows...
Hillegom too strong for BOL at home: ‘We cracked the code together’
SV Hillegom secured their third consecutive victory with a 2-1 home win against BOL at Sportpark De Zanderij. The team, led by coach Hans Schakel, continues a successful streak following recent wins a...
Spaarnestad can put the champagne on ice after poor start against Halley
The women's volleyball team of Spaarnestad faced significant pressure this weekend as the leaders of the first division following a loss in the previous week. Despite a difficult start against Halley,...
Hannie Schaft commemorated in cell 55 of the Koepel: ‘It is remarkable that she kept going’
A new exhibition in cell 55 of the former Koepel prison commemorates Dutch resistance fighter Hannie Schaft by telling the story of her brief imprisonment there. The display highlights her persistence...
Championship match? Telstar already knows how to beat PSV: ‘We cracked their code for a bit back then’
Telstar coach Anthony Correia expresses confidence in defeating PSV again, while local fans are reportedly being offered up to 500 euros to sell their tickets to PSV supporters. The upcoming match cou...
'I don't know what happened, but we weren't a team anymore.' Rijk Gombault on Haarlem’s painful defeat
Haarlem's rugby team suffered a 26-29 defeat against Oisterwijk Oysters, making their goal of reaching eighth place in the top league unlikely. Despite a late try by Rijk Gombault, the team struggled ...