haarlemsdagbladMay 12, 2026, 14:30

'Telstar' draws record crowd to Velsen Historical Society lecture: 'I don't have a season ticket, but I see Telstar is alive'

A theme lecture hosted by the Historische Kring Velsen about the football club Telstar attracted a record number of attendees at the BUKO stadium. The event showcased historical trophies won by the clubs VSV and Stormvogels, highlighting the enduring local interest in the team's legacy.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Atalanta fan arrested for ACAB shirt: "We will never accept that"

An Atalanta football fan was arrested in Amsterdam yesterday for wearing a shirt with the slogan ACAB, which refers to anti-police sentiments. The supporter was detained for several hours, causing him to miss the scheduled match against Ajax. Despite a heavy police presence throughout the city to monitor thousands of visiting fans, no other major incidents or arrests were reported.

Anna Knaup was at the cradle of ADE: ‘No, of course it’s not as much fun now as it was in the nineties’

Booking agent and manager Anna Knaup reflects on her essential role in the inception of the Amsterdam Dance Event. She contrasts the underground atmosphere of the nineties with the massive, multi-billion dollar commercial industry that has since emerged.

Laughs! See this Haarlem comedian in the new show Wat speelt er

Haarlem native Anniek Pheifer will appear in the new unscripted comedy show Wat speelt er, hosted by Patrick Lodiers. The program, which debuts on NPO1 on October 29, features performers improvising scenes based on current weekly news events.

DJ Don Diablo in a relationship with his manager: 'Nicest girl in the world'

Dutch DJ Don Diablo has revealed that he is in a romantic relationship with his manager, Roos, whom he describes as the cornerstone of his professional and personal life. Additionally, the artist announced an upcoming collaboration with Robbie Williams on a new song titled Boring.

Frank van Etten in cardiac care after falling ill: 'It's because of my divorce'

Dutch singer Frank van Etten was briefly hospitalized for heart monitoring after a sudden health collapse he attributes to stress from his divorce. The artist has postponed his upcoming performances for one week to focus on his recovery.