Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Right-back Harrouni fires Olympia Haarlem to near-certain survival with last-minute goal against JVC
Olympia Haarlem defender Noureddine Harrouni scored a last-minute goal to secure a 3-2 victory against JVC. This win almost certainly guarantees the team's stay in the first class with three matches r...
Summary: RKAV Volendam secure safety despite loss to AFC
AFC secured a 0-3 victory over RKAV Volendam in the Dutch second division, with Delano Gouda scoring twice for the Amsterdam side. Despite the defeat, Volendam confirmed their safety in the league for...
After 11 viewings, 9 bids and 8 rejections, Daan (28) lands his dream home in Haarlem: 'Below asking price'
Daan Geuke, a 28-year-old first-time buyer, successfully purchased a home on Houtplein in Haarlem after participating in eleven viewings and making nine bids. Despite a challenging housing market, he ...
Searching for butterflies in Middenduin nature reserve with IVN-Zuid Kennemerland butterfly excursion
IVN Zuid-Kennemerland is organizing a butterfly excursion at the Middenduin nature reserve in Overveen on Sunday, May 3rd. The event will focus on identifying local butterfly species and learning abou...
Ajax can help Telstar get a result at NAC
Ajax faces NAC Breda in an Eredivisie match on Saturday, aiming to keep pace with Feyenoord in the league standings. The match result is also noted for its potential impact on Telstar, as Ajax looks t...
Bison Bowling reunion feels like a trip back in time. Especially for brothers Leo and Rick Claus: 'Once the party got going, our job was done'
Brothers Leo and Rick Claus attended a reunion event titled "De Laatste Ronde!" at Bison Bowling, reflecting on the venue's history and their family's legacy. The event celebrated the heritage of the ...
No trains between Haarlem and Leiden Central due to a collision
Train services between Haarlem and Leiden Centraal are suspended until approximately 7:00 PM on Saturday following a collision. The national railway operator NS announced the disruption, affecting tra...
Now 'an inhuman place', soon a vibrant transport hub for Haarlem and the region
The city of Haarlem is constructing a new public transport hub, Haarlem Spaarnepoort, to improve regional connectivity for the southern Schalkwijk district. In addition to the transport hub, the proje...
Cyclist seriously injured in fall in Haarlem, air ambulance at the scene
An elderly cyclist was seriously injured on Saturday afternoon after falling on the Nieuweweg in Haarlem. The woman was reportedly startled by a passing horse, leading to the dispatch of a trauma heli...
For a quick and honest meal, Jetties is the place to be (7+)
Jetties has been a well-known establishment in Haarlem for over fifteen years, specializing in organic and sustainable food. This article marks the first time the restaurant has been visited and revie...
Major fire in Haarlem apartment complex
A large fire broke out in an apartment complex on Stresemannlaan in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon. Multiple fire department vehicles responded to the scene to combat the blaze.
Haarlem’s Kian Macnack (23) dreams of pain-free jumping after year of setbacks in Ghent to work with father Hein at Oranje again
23-year-old Haarlem volleyball player Kian Macnack is working to recover from a persistent knee injury that sidelined him for much of the 2025-2026 season. After a difficult year following his transfe...
Three grandfathers in and from Haarlem, IJmuiden, Santpoort, Velsen and Leiden: ‘There is a lot of abandonment in this book’
Author Frank Oudman has written a book about his family history, focusing on the lives of three grandfathers. The narrative covers their experiences across several Dutch locations, including Haarlem a...
Ronald Bartlema remained involved with Jeugdjournaal until the end; as a food critic, he preferred dining incognito
Family and friends gathered at Westerveld to bid farewell to Ronald Bartlema, a long-time culinary critic and contributor to the Jeugdjournaal who died at age 67. Following the funeral service, a rece...
Haarlem man jailed for role in Malieveld riots and ordered to compensate police officers
A 27-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to one year in prison, with six months suspended, for his involvement in the Malieveld riots last September. In addition to jail time, the court order...
No mercy for sidewalks taped off weeks before King's Day: ‘Spray it all away’
A poll reveals that ninety percent of respondents dislike the practice of claiming flea market spots for King's Day weeks in advance using tape and paint. Residents expressed frustration over the pree...
Domestic violence in Haarlem rises for second year in a row
The number of households in Haarlem reporting domestic violence to Veilig Thuis rose for the second consecutive year, with 840 cases recorded last year. A majority of these reported incidents involved...
Antique market organizer gloomy after court hearing: ’I don’t think I’m going to win this’
Alice de Nijs, organizer of the Haarlem antique markets, expressed pessimism following a legal hearing at the Raad van State regarding a dispute with the municipality. After the session, she stated he...
Mostly emergency seekers, status holders and students in Oldenhove, but Joyce Goverde captures the stories behind these stereotypical labels in new exhibition
Photographer Joyce Goverde is presenting a new exhibition that captures the personal stories of residents living in the Oldenhove temporary housing community before its scheduled demolition next year....
Haarlem components orbited the moon on Artemis II. 'Quite proud'
Components manufactured in Haarlem, including solar panel springs and shuttle connectors, were part of NASA's recent Artemis II mission around the moon. Local manufacturers expressed pride in contribu...
Thousands of kilometers for Telstar: how a Swiss South Korean fell in love with a club in the polder
Waudiz, a Swiss South Korean football fan, travels thousands of kilometers to the Netherlands to support the football club Telstar. Despite his friend's skepticism about his choice of club, he has bec...
Residents fear parking chaos: ‘Parking around Bolstoren will be a total mess’
Residents of Nieuw-Vennep took legal action in a Haarlem court against the Haarlemmermeer municipality over plans to build 110 apartments and a care center near the Bolstoren. They fear the new develo...
Nostalgia at the Zaanenlaan fair: ‘Unique that this takes place in a residential area, this should never disappear’
The Lunapark fair on Zaanenlaan in Haarlem-Noord is celebrating its long-standing history as it approaches its 100th anniversary in five years. To honor the tradition, historical images of the fair ar...
Royal honors: Fourteen men and two women in Haarlem receive royal decorations
Sixteen residents of Haarlem, consisting of fourteen men and two women, have been awarded royal decorations in honor of King's Day. This annual tradition recognizes their significant contributions and...
21-year-old from Haarlem arrested for home robbery
Police arrested a 21-year-old man from Haarlem yesterday morning in connection with a home robbery that took place on April 13. During the incident, the suspect allegedly threatened a resident with a ...
Mother of minor explosion suspect arrested in Haarlem
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested for complicity in an attempted bombing in Haarlem after her minor son was caught trying to place an explosive in February. Police allege she helped plan the timin...
Mother of minor suspect in Haarlem attempted explosion arrested
Dutch police have arrested two additional suspects in the investigation of an attempted explosion on Louis Pasteurstraat in Haarlem that occurred earlier this year. One of the newly detained individua...
Preparations for paid parking in Ter Kleefkwartier begin
Starting March 1, 2027, paid parking will be implemented across the entire Ter Kleefkwartier neighborhood in Haarlem to manage high parking demand. The initiative is part of a broader city council pla...
Sumo wrestling, horse racing and costume parades: what to do on King's Day besides flea markets
King's Day in the Haarlem and Velsen region features a variety of unique events beyond traditional flea markets, including sumo wrestling, horse races, and costume parades. This overview highlights se...
No-nonsense barber Jan Dortmundt of Heart & Soul: Keeping it basic works best
Jan Dortmundt is retiring from his barbershop, Hart & Ziel, located in a former church on Kleverparkweg in Haarlem. The business will be taken over by Brenda Roffel and Cindy Jansen, who plan to prese...