Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Pick your own tulips, 'just' on the Grote Markt
On Sunday, visitors to the city center of Haarlem were invited to pick their own tulips at the Grote Markt. Despite the cold northwest wind, the event provided a way for people to bring a touch of spr...
First Haarlem sing-along: charity sing-along party at Café Studio
Rotaryclub KennemerLaat is organizing Haarlem's first sing-a-long event on April 12th at Café Studio on the Grote Markt. The charity event aims to bring 200 participants together to sing for a good c...
Bavo bell moved about three meters: Not forward or backward, but up and then back down
Historical photographs reveal that the clock on the tower of the Grote Kerk in Haarlem was once positioned approximately three meters higher than it is today. The article explores this unusual vertica...
The sad side of spring: dozens of orphaned chicks brought to bird hospital
The Bird Hospital in Haarlem is experiencing an influx of orphaned ducklings whose mothers have frequently been killed by traffic or other animals. Staff are raising the ducklings with minimal human c...
Spaarnestad women learn title is secured before final match, but win anyway: ‘Showing we are rightful champions’
The first women's team of the Haarlem volleyball club Spaarnestad has secured the championship in the first division. Although the title was mathematically confirmed before their final match, the team...
Water boards to say no more often as climate forces their hand: 'We are no longer the handymen who will just fix everything'
The Rijnland Regional Water Authority has announced it will be more selective and say "no" more frequently due to the pressures of rapid climate change. Dijkgraaf Rogier van der Sande stated that the ...
At the Veeking Theater, the audience is close to the action: Recognition at the play ’Papa’
The Veeking Theater's latest production, 'Papa,' explores challenging themes while incorporating humor to create a relatable experience for its audience. The play continues the theater's tradition of ...
Ten goals scored as dust settles on RCH-VEW derby: 'Maybe this finally brings some peace'
A high-scoring local football derby between RCH and VEW ended in a 5-5 draw on Saturday. The match at the RCH sports complex was praised for its intensity, with both teams earning a single point after...
Taffarel Asinga (22) stays at RCH for one more year; dreams of moving up after excellent derby performance against VEW
Taffarel Asinga, a 22-year-old player for RCH, has decided to stay with the club for another year despite his aspirations to advance to a higher level. His commitment follows an impressive performance...
Have you seen Luke or Orion? Two pets missing in Haarlem
Two pets named Luke and Orion were reported missing in Haarlem last week. Local residents are being asked to provide any information that might help locate the animals.
House hunters undeterred by war in Iran and rising energy prices: ‘You have no control over it anyway’
During the NVM Open House Day, home seekers in the Haarlem region reported that they remain undeterred by rising energy prices and geopolitical conflicts. Prospective buyers expressed that since these...
Haarlem wins again after eight-match drought: ‘We knew deep down it was necessary’
Haarlem secured a 14-57 victory against bottom-placed BRC, ending an eight-match winless streak in the rugby ereklasse. Coach Robbie Coetzee's team now sits in ninth place with six rounds remaining in...
Substitute Arno Dijkstra scores twice for HBC in 'crazy' finale to no avail: 'It seemed everyone had already given up'
Substitute Arno Dijkstra scored two goals for HBC during a dramatic final phase in a match against AFC'34. Despite Dijkstra's late efforts to close the gap after HBC conceded three quick goals, the te...
Scooter goes up in flames in Haarlem
A scooter was destroyed by fire during the night of Saturday to Sunday in Haarlem. The incident occurred at the intersection of Burgemeester Rampstraat and Brouwersvaart.
PvdD, JH, VVD and Actiepartij disappointed as GL-PvdA and D66 exclude them from new Haarlem coalition: 'Lack of creativity'
Several political parties in Haarlem expressed disappointment after being excluded from coalition talks by the GroenLinks-PvdA negotiating team. The negotiators have chosen to move forward with D66 an...
Anita's free lifetime gym membership at SportCity is not for life
Anita Flendrig, who received a lifetime free gym membership as a retirement gift from Sportschool Vlietlijn sixteen years ago, is now facing a cancellation of the perk by the new management at SportCi...
This potato grower has no surplus, but 'next year it’s your turn'
Potato farmer Jan-Willem Buitenhuis is currently avoiding the impact of the European potato surplus due to a fixed-price contract, while other regional farmers face significant losses. To prepare for ...
Sip, paint & brunch in Haarlem, the Rataplan tour and more news from the past week
This article provides a roundup of recent news and upcoming events in Haarlem, including a 'Sip, paint & brunch' event and updates from Rataplan. It highlights various creative concepts and local outi...
Olympia Haarlem survives late stages to climb table after Noa de Vries brace: 'That punishment training worked'
Olympia Haarlem secured a 1-2 away victory against De Foresters, with striker Noa de Vries scoring both goals. The win helps the team climb the league rankings despite a season of inconsistent perform...
Police seek confused person after house fire in Zandvoort
Police are searching for a confused 52-year-old man who fled a house fire in Zandvoort on Monday evening. While the fire was quickly extinguished, the man remains missing and is believed to be potenti...
Weak start against Jong Almere costs Koninklijke HFC: ‘Should have been the men against the boys’
Koninklijke HFC dropped to 14th place in the league standings following a 2-1 away defeat against Jong Almere City. Despite the loss, the Haarlem-based club maintains a nine-point lead over the relega...
Family business Toko Exotica faces new future in Parkwijk: 'I don't need to get rich from the shop'
Family business Toko Exotica is relocating from its original 1991 location at Beatrixplein to a temporary site in Reinaldapark this summer. Once the new neighborhood shopping center in Parkwijk is com...
Spaarndam gets new fire station, crew chief Maarten: ‘We haven’t had enough space to change for years’
The municipal government has approved the construction of a new fire station in Spaarndam to replace the current cramped and unsafe facility on Ringweg. Crew chief Maarten Derkzen van Angeren stated t...
Hillegom ‘weed pigs’ barred from Haarlem: ‘They eat everything’
Haarlem councilor Robbert Berkhout has decided against using a herd of pigs to control Japanese knotweed, a method previously successful in neighboring Hillegom. The councilor explained that the exper...
Viscafé Ed has the best kibbeling in Haarlem, and so much more (10-)
Viscafé Ed, located at the Grote Markt in Haarlem, has been praised as a high-quality addition to the city's culinary scene. The restaurant is specifically noted for its exceptional kibbeling, as wel...
Paid parking remains controversial in Haarlem, even after victory for GL-PvdA and D66: 'It will be a death blow'
Despite the local election victory of GroenLinks-PvdA and D66 in Haarlem, public opposition to the expansion of paid parking remains strong. A recent poll indicates that over two-thirds of respondents...
Trash next to waste containers in Kloosterstraat causes major nuisance. 'Imagine living there, she said. Well, I do'
Residents near the corner of Kloosterstraat and Cronjéstraat are frustrated by the persistent accumulation of garbage around waste containers. The litter, which often includes food scraps, frequently...
Master swindler or benefactor? The Canadian who promised Zandvoort the world
In 1981, Canadian businessman Michael Hordo arrived in Zandvoort with grand plans to transform the coastal town into a major tourist hub, including proposals for a theme park and international golf ch...
Daantje (24) is the clinical striker, her three sisters Isa (25), Mosa (18) and Febe (18) anchor the defense: thanks to the Molenaar family, Onze Gezellen is unbeatable this season
The Molenaar sisters—Isa, Daantje, Mosa, and Febe—have led the Onze Gezellen women's football team to an undefeated season in the Dutch fourth division. With Daantje as striker and her three siste...
Anti-bullying activist Puk quits Liberaal Blauw after three months over allegations of unprofessional and inappropriate behavior; party denies issues
Anti-bullying activist Puk Lieverst has resigned from the Liberaal Blauw political party after only three months, alleging unprofessional and unwanted behavior by a fellow party member. Party leader F...