Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Swapshare in Schalkwijk: swap your unused toys, books and household items
The fourth Haarlem edition of the Swapshare event will take place in Schalkwijk on Saturday, March 28. This community event allows participants to exchange unused toys, books, and household items.
Chef'Special takes year-long break after guitarist's departure: 'It's heartbreaking'
The Dutch band Chef'Special has announced a one-year hiatus following the departure of guitarist Guido Joseph. The group shared the news on Instagram, expressing that the change is difficult for the r...
Gatekeepers had to keep 'unfavorable people' out at the city gates
In 1711, Haarlem city authorities implemented measures at city gates to prevent 'unfavorable people' from entering and causing public disorder. This decision followed a rise in public drunkenness and ...
'Commando' Pieter Mulders whips Koninklijke HFC into shape: "Shut up and let's go"
Trainer Pieter Mulders has revitalized Koninklijke HFC, leading the amateur football club to four wins in their last five matches since returning for his second stint. Known for his disciplined and di...
One in three new homes in Haarlem was from a housing association last year
In Haarlem, housing corporations accounted for 70 of the 240 new homes completed last year. These figures, released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), show that nearly one-third of the city's new housin...
CDA, PvdD, Jouw Haarlem and Actiepartij vie for spot at Haarlem coalition table: ‘Choose us. Choose a green, clean Haarlem’
The Haarlem city coalition for the next four years will include GL-PvdA and D66, but the search for a third partner continues. Four parties, including CDA and PvdD, are currently competing for a spot ...
Thom (19) saves driver from drowning: "The water was already up to her waist"
On Sunday evening, 19-year-old Thom and two other bystanders rescued a woman after her car crashed into the Leidsevaart in Bennebroek. The rescuers helped the driver escape through a broken window jus...
Wetland paradises along the water help nature, though it’s a losing battle
New shoreline projects have been completed in Haarlem and Heemstede to create marshy banks that support local biodiversity. While these projects improve the landscape and provide habitats for various ...
D66 only beats GL-PvdA in Haarlem-Southwest; FVD wins in Waarderpolder
GroenLinks-PvdA emerged as the winner in the recent elections in Haarlem, securing the most votes in 77 out of 89 polling stations. D66 finished in second place overall, managing to outperform the pro...
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...