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.
Things are moving fast for striker Jelani Seedorf (21): After his quick transfer to Telstar, he aims to score in the Eredivisie, ideally this Sunday at De Kuip
Following a rapid career progression from amateur football to a winter transfer to Telstar, 21-year-old striker Jelani Seedorf aims to score against Feyenoord at De Kuip this Sunday. Having previously...
Cécile works in the male-dominated world of the fish market. ‘In the beginning, I sometimes had comments thrown at me’
Twenty-three-year-old Cécile de Rooij, a former supermarket cashier, now works as a fish sorter and forklift driver in the IJmuiden fish hall. She is currently the only woman working in this male-dom...
Trump says he will send a hospital ship to Greenland
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he intends to send a hospital ship to Greenland to provide medical treatment to the sick. The announcement follows his previous expressions of interest in t...
Police fire warning shot during chase in Groningen
Police fired a warning shot during a foot chase in Groningen early Sunday morning after responding to reports of a shooting in the Hagedisstraat. Officers arrived at the scene around 2:30 AM following...
One dead and several injured after explosions in Ukrainian city Lviv
Explosions in the center of Lviv, Ukraine, killed a female police officer and injured at least 15 others early Sunday morning. The blasts occurred while police were responding to a reported burglary a...
Lech and Zürs ski resorts in Austria cut off by avalanche
The popular Austrian ski resorts of Lech and Zürs are currently unreachable after an avalanche buried access roads on the Arlberg Pass on Saturday afternoon. The pass has been closed since 5:00 PM an...
Ajax and NEC draw after tense finish, Feyenoord can profit
Ajax and NEC played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday evening in a match between the league's third and fourth-placed teams at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The result leaves both clubs sharing points, potentially...
Pieter Mulders off to a winning start as Koninklijke HFC secures important victory. ‘I saw passion and fight in everyone’
In his debut match as head coach, Pieter Mulders led Koninklijke HFC to a significant victory over third-placed HHC Hardenberg. The Haarlem-based team secured all three points after a hard-fought 95-m...
'Then I just have free money,' says Robert (25), who lets AI bet on football matches for him
Robert, a 25-year-old, is utilizing artificial intelligence to automate sports betting on football matches, describing the resulting profits as "free money." While visitors at a local market acknowled...
Bente Kerkhoff paves the way for Marijke Groenewoud's gold, easing the pain of missed 5,000m: 'Very happy she finished the job'
Marijke Groenewoud won the gold medal in the team pursuit after teammate Bente Kerkhoff executed a strategic lead to facilitate the victory. This win marked the tenth gold medal for the Netherlands at...
What do young people want from Velsen politics? ‘An apartment is only possible if you have a partner and a good job’
Young people in Velsen are sharing their priorities for the next four years as local political parties develop their election programs. A major concern for this demographic is the housing crisis, with...
Thousands attend dragon parade in The Hague's Chinatown for New Year
Thousands of people gathered in The Hague on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a traditional dragon and lion parade in Chinatown. Approximately 10,000 visitors attended the main festivit...
Plans for Oud-Haerlem too grand and expensive; project split into phases starting with observation tower. 'Otherwise we’ll still be looking at each other in 20 years'
Plans to showcase the buried ruins of Oud-Haerlem castle in Heemskerk are being divided into smaller phases after the original project was deemed too large and expensive. The first stage will involve ...
Haarlem Paid Parking platform faces closure due to lack of funds: 'Unfortunately possible'
The platform Haarlem Betaald Parkeren (HBP), which played a key role in the city's parking referendum campaign, is facing potential closure due to a lack of financial resources. Founder Edwin Vermaire...
Groenewoud wins Olympic mass start final, Bente Kerkhoff paves the way
Marijke Groenewoud won the gold medal in the women's mass start at the Olympic Games following a long sprint and support from teammate Bente Kerkhoff. Earlier that day, Jorrit Bergsma secured the men'...
Whose bike is this on the roof on Gulikerstraat? ‘Someone has done this all over IJmuiden’
Unknown individuals have been placing bicycles on rooftops across IJmuiden, including a recent discovery on an empty building at the intersection of Gulikersstraat and Warmenhovenstraat. Local residen...
High tea among alpacas: 'Something different from just sitting in a restaurant'
Pieter Kloppenburg and his group enjoyed a high tea experience surrounded by alpacas as a unique alternative to traditional restaurant dining. Although the animals appeared cuddly, only one named Espe...
Jorrit Bergsma (40) secures ninth gold at Games with mass start title
40-year-old speed skater Jorrit Bergsma won the gold medal in the mass start event at the Winter Olympics in Milan. His victory secured a record-breaking ninth gold medal for the Netherlands at a sing...
'We want to create beautiful things, give people an experience.' De Manifest core team reflects on ten years of site-specific theater in the IJmond
After ten years of producing location-based theater in the IJmond region, the artistic team De Manifest is reflecting on its past work and reinventing its creative approach. Following a period of sile...
About a hundred people at demonstration in The Hague against ICE
Approximately 100 people gathered at the Koekamp in The Hague on Saturday afternoon to protest against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Organized by groups including Dolle Mina’s ...
Major fire brigade response for chimney fire in Zandvoort center
A chimney fire in a residence on Brugstraat in Zandvoort led to a significant emergency response on Saturday afternoon. The street was temporarily closed while firefighters addressed the situation.
Speed skater Kerkhoff through to Olympic mass start final
Dutch speed skater Bente Kerkhoff successfully reached the mass start final in her Olympic debut after finishing eighth in her semifinal heat. The 24-year-old secured the final qualifying position in ...
Wesselink finishes first day of four-man bobsleigh in 13th place
Dutch pilot Dave Wesselink and his team sit in 13th place following the first day of the Olympic four-man bobsleigh competition at the Cortina Sliding Centre. Along with brakemen Jelen Franjic, Janko ...
Two KLM planes collide at Schiphol, no injuries
Two KLM aircraft collided on the ground at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on Saturday morning. No injuries were reported in the incident, which the airline described as a highly exceptional occurrence.
A king and a woman with lemons get close to our man in Milan
Reporter Maarten Kolsloot is reporting on the Winter Olympics from Milan for his newspaper. His dispatches cover both the major sporting events and various human-interest stories surrounding the games...
Weekly flea market at De Jansheeren in Heemskerk. 'Something nice for a bargain'
A weekly flea market is held at De Jansheeren in Heemskerk, offering local residents the opportunity to purchase various secondhand items at affordable prices. Visitors frequent the stalls to find uni...
D66 alderman represents party with youngest council candidates in Uitgeest. René Oud: 'Come to a meeting sometime'
D66 alderman René Oud has successfully recruited the youngest slate of candidate council members for his party in Uitgeest. Oud attributes the age diversity within the local party to his strategy of ...
Abbie Chalgoum on his mother abused for years: ‘Violence, loneliness; it’s unbelievable what she had to endure’
Abbie Chalgoum is set to release his new novel, "Milouda," which chronicles his mother’s life of enduring years of domestic violence, humiliation, and loneliness. The book, debuting this Friday, hig...
Hundreds of protesters cause unrest in The Hague's Vogelwijk district
Approximately 200 protesters gathered in the Vogelwijk neighborhood of The Hague to demonstrate against the conversion of the former HagaZiekenhuis into a housing facility. The proposed site is intend...
Living in a time of proof
Journalist and poet Yanaika Zomer discusses an incident of police violence against a woman in Utrecht in her latest column. She reflects on the modern cultural demand for visual evidence, emphasizing ...