Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Skating for youth orchestra and musicians with disabilities at Haarlem ice rink raises 4,080 euros
On Sunday, skaters participated in the Lastige Lijven Toertocht at the Haarlem ice rink to raise money for a youth orchestra and musicians with disabilities. The charity event successfully collected a...
Why do parents insist on HAVO or VWO? Schools advocate for appropriate advice: Higher is not always suitable
Schools in the Zuid-Kennemerland and Haarlemmermeer regions have launched the #kiesmetjehart initiative to urge parents to follow professional school level recommendations instead of pushing for havo ...
Depleted Bloemendaal beaten immediately after winter break: Absence of key players was felt today
Bloemendaal lost 1-2 to Rotterdam in their first match after the winter break, marking their fourth defeat of the season. The result leaves coach Michel van den Heuvel’s team in sixth place in the l...
Emergency services respond in force for stunting paraglider who did not crash in dunes after all
Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter and police, responded to reports of a crashed paraglider in the dunes on Sunday afternoon. It was later determined that the individual was performing ...
'I've shown what I'm worth', says substitute Patrick Brouwer after a goal and an assist against NAC
Patrick Brouwer recorded a goal and an assist as a substitute to help Telstar secure a 3-0 victory over NAC, narrowing the gap in the league standings. The Velsen-based team is now shifting its focus ...
How Ajax lacked any seriousness in Zwolle to finish second
Ajax drew 0-0 against PEC Zwolle on Sunday, failing to capitalize on an opportunity to secure second place in the league. The team and coach Fred Grim were criticized for a lack of urgency and focus i...
Sharing points with Kolping Boys fails to lift Velsen: 'It just wasn't good from both sides'
Velsen played to a draw at home against Kolping Boys, failing to improve their position at the top of the league standings. The match was described as poor by both sides and ended in frustration for V...
‘Think medieval.’ Enjoying archery and being a knight for a day at the Brederode Ruins opening day
The Ruins of Brederode have officially reopened for a new season, offering visitors medieval-themed activities such as archery and traditional bread baking. The opening day allowed guests to experienc...
Bloemendaal sells itself short with draw. ‘I picked a corner and so did the Rotterdam keeper’
Bloemendaal's field hockey team played to a 1-1 draw against Rotterdam in their return to Hoofdklasse competition. This sixth draw of the season leaves the team in seventh place on the league table wi...
Are the Haarlem council elections actually parking referendum 2.0?
The upcoming council elections in Haarlem are being influenced by parking activists who emerged after the 2024 referendum on paid parking. These groups are active on social media, making the expansion...
Joke Sickmann, champion of industrial heritage in Amersfoort, dies at 93
Joke Sickmann, a prominent advocate for industrial heritage in Amersfoort, passed away last week at the age of 93. She died at her daughter's care farm in Putten, where she had spent her final years.
Last ball soon to roll at Bison Bowling Haarlem: The venue where André van Duin celebrated his birthday with hundreds of whistling kettles and countless strikes were thrown
Bison Bowling Haarlem is closing its historic location on Orionweg, which has served as a local entertainment hub since 1969. The facility, known for hosting famous figures like André van Duin, will ...
Frank and Wendy stranded in Qatar due to Middle East war: "So surreal"
A couple from Haarlem, Frank and Wendy Hoorn, have been stranded in Doha, Qatar, following the closure of airspace due to military conflict in the Middle East. Originally en route to New Zealand, they...
What makes Calvin Kromodjojo a standout? His crosses and consistency impress rapporteur Aad Mathot
Calvin Kromodjojo was named player of the week following his standout performance for EDO in their match against IJmuiden. Rapporteur Aad Mathot highlighted Kromodjojo's consistent play and high-quali...
EDO five matches unbeaten while young IJmuiden battles relegation; Haarlem side fails to deliver knockout blow
Haarlem-based football club EDO continued their five-match winning streak with a 6-2 victory over IJmuiden. Under trainer Sjoerd Hamann, the team has secured a maximum of fifteen points since the wint...
Haarlem basketballers Triple Threat pull off major upset for first win of the new year: ‘Glad we got this victory’
The Haarlem-based women's basketball team Triple Threat secured their first victory of the new year with an upset win over the runner-up Jolly Jumpers. This performance ends a streak of consecutive lo...
Hillegom plays well, creates many chances, but fails to reward itself. 'Incredibly frustrating that we didn't manage to score'
Hillegom remains in the relegation zone of the first division after a scoreless draw at home against ZOB. Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities, the team failed to secure a win, marking thei...
Filmmaker explores Haarlem’s war history: ‘Last chance to let eyewitnesses speak for themselves’
Filmmaker Sander van Weert is creating a documentary focused on Haarlem's history during World War II. The project features interviews with local residents who share their personal experiences of livi...
Mitch Apau keeps going: Former Telstar captain joins Marken and becomes head scout for the White Lions
Former Telstar captain Mitch Apau has signed to play for amateur side SV Marken next season. The 35-year-old defender is also expected to take on the role of head scout for the professional club.
Koninklijke HFC defeats title contender again and climbs out of danger zone: 'We’re staying grounded'
Koninklijke HFC secured a 0-1 away victory against defending champions Quick Boys under interim trainer Pieter Mulders. This win helps the team move out of the danger zone, though Mulders emphasized t...
Wie is Moon? wins Rob Acda Night Award
Rapper and producer Moon van den Berg, performing under the name "Wie is Moon?", won the Night Edition of the Rob Acda Award this past Saturday. The event was held in the small hall of the Patronaat m...
Spaarnestad women stay on track for First Division title: 'We played very consistently'
The Spaarnestad women's volleyball team from Haarlem is close to securing the First Division title after a dominant 0-4 away victory against Huizen. With only four matches remaining in the season, the...
Ten-man Olympia Haarlem squander victory in closing stages
Olympia Haarlem drew 2-2 against bottom-ranked HBOK this weekend after playing a large portion of the match with only ten men. Despite their efforts, the Haarlem-based team surrendered their lead in t...
Marcel Klingeler wins over the audience but not the judges on The Voice of Holland: ‘That trumpet solo couldn’t fail’
Marcel Klingeler, a 54-year-old contestant from Haarlem, performed the song 'Malle Babbe' on the television competition The Voice of Holland. Although his performance was well-received by the audience...
Injuries remain a problem for RFC Haarlem. National champion Haagsche too strong: 34-10
RFC Haarlem lost 34-10 to national champion Haagsche RC, as injuries continue to challenge the squad. Despite a competitive second half, coach Logan Ngatuere-Ongley's team was unable to secure a victo...
Euphoria at Hoofddorp after tenth consecutive win: 'Could have scored four more'
Hoofddorp secured its tenth victory of the season with a 0-2 win against AVV Swift in the fourth division A. Under coach Jorg Smeets, the newly promoted team has moved into third place in the standing...
Albert Heijn Heemstede temporarily closed for renovation; new store to feature expanded range and sushi kiosk
The Albert Heijn supermarket on Blekersvaartweg in Heemstede will temporarily close for a twelve-day renovation starting March 12. The store is set to reopen on March 24 with an expanded product assor...
Homecoming show for Haarlem band Bender at Theater de Liefde: ‘We love playing here’
The Haarlem-based band Bender will perform their "Nooit weggeweest" program at Theater de Liefde on Saturday, March 7. This concert marks a homecoming for the group as they return to their home city o...
At Haarlem’s Club Stalker, everyone was welcome and nothing was too crazy
Club Stalker in Haarlem was a pioneering venue that played a significant role in the development of the Dutch dance scene, predating iconic Amsterdam clubs like Roxy and It. The club was celebrated fo...
Shorts or winter coat: this is the spring weather forecast for Haarlem
Meteorological spring officially began in Haarlem on March 1 following a recent stretch of pleasant weather. Expert Rico Schröder from weeronline.nl provides an outlook for the upcoming spring season...