Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Substitutes lead Zwanenburg to victory and near-certain top spot: 'We can't let this slip away'
Zwanenburg secured a 2-0 victory against Schoten, extending their lead at the top of the table to ten points after rivals Urban Talent lost. Coach Mitch Snijders' team overcame a resilient defense to ...
Frustration at Telstar after missed chances against Heerenveen: 'We have to score them against PSV on Sunday'
Telstar suffered a 3-0 defeat against Heerenveen after failing to convert multiple scoring opportunities, a stark contrast to their recent clinical victories. The team expressed frustration over the m...
Velsen gives goals away far too easily against ZOB: 3-3. 'It’s a joke how we give those goals away'
Velsen played to a 3-3 draw against ZOB in an entertaining match where they failed to capitalize on their dominance. The home team expressed frustration after the game, noting they conceded goals too ...
After two games where everything went right, the tide turns against Heerenveen: Telstar lose in Friesland
Telstar's two-match winning streak ended with a 3-0 defeat against Heerenveen in Friesland. The loss keeps the team positioned within the relegation zone.
Sloppy HBC salvage late point against Odin’59 with scrappy goal
HBC secured a 1-1 draw against Odin’59 in the closing stages of their match at sportpark Assumburg. Despite an underwhelming performance, the Heemstede-based team managed to equalize following a lat...
Arrests at multiple locations in IJmuiden
At least two people were arrested by police on Saturday evening in IJmuiden. The arrests took place at two separate locations, specifically on Willebrordstraat and Noostraat.
Koninklijke squanders big lead at Kozakken Boys in final fifteen minutes
Koninklijke HFC suffered a 3-2 defeat against Kozakken Boys in Werkendam, ending their three-game winning streak. Despite holding a 0-2 lead, the team conceded three goals in the final fifteen minutes...
Knocking over human pins as PR for new bowling alley in Haarlem
To promote the upcoming opening of Marty’s Bars & Bowling, employees performed a "guerrilla bowling" event with human pins in the center of Haarlem on Saturday. The new venue replaces Bison Bowling,...
Roaring generators and colorful flower seeds: Haarlem parties turn on the charm on final major campaign day
Seventeen political parties held a final large-scale campaign event in Haarlem's Koningstraat this past weekend ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. The election market featured various activiti...
Cautious optimism at Olympia Haarlem after point at BOL: 'Hopefully our poor run is over now'
Olympia Haarlem ended a five-match winless streak by securing a 2-2 draw against BOL in Broek op Langedijk. Coach Barry Tjeertes expressed cautious optimism that the result marks the end of the team's...
Author Manon Duintjer's father went in search of himself and lost his daughter as a result
Haarlem-based author Manon Duintjer has released her second novel, 'We zijn verdwaald,' which is inspired by her personal experience of her father leaving his family to pursue a spiritual path. The bo...
Wienen bans music at BVNL nighttime campaign event to prevent noise nuisance
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem banned the BVNL party from playing music during a nighttime campaign event in the city center. The party intended the activity to support local nightlife and Haarlem Jazz, ...
Listen to messages of encouragement for City-Pier-City Loop participants: ‘I’m so proud of you’
Hundreds of runners are participating in the City-Pier-City Loop in The Hague this Sunday following weeks of training. Family and friends of the participants have shared messages of encouragement and ...
Homeless man violates mall bans and commits vandalism: ‘I have to survive every day’
A 35-year-old homeless man appeared in court for vandalism and violating shopping center bans after living on the street for six months. He told the judge that he committed the acts while struggling t...
Intense and striking flavors at Rebel Rebel in Haarlem (8.5)
Rebel Rebel is a relatively new restaurant located on Kleine Houtstraat in Haarlem that has received positive reviews for its intense flavors. Following good reports, diners recently visited the estab...
Iran blamed for attacks on synagogue and Jewish school: 'Unfortunately, we see this more often'
A recent explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Zuid marks the third attack on Jewish institutions in the Netherlands and Belgium within a single week. Authorities are investigating potential links...
Water outage in IJmond resolved, boil water advisory for Velserbroek. Wijk aan Zee pipe leak repaired
PWN technicians have repaired a burst water pipe in Wijk aan Zee, restoring water pressure to the IJmond region. As a precautionary measure, a boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Vels...
Empty supermarket shelves after PWN outage: 'This water must be very tasty'
A water main leak at utility company PWN led to panic buying of bottled water at a DekaMarkt supermarket in Santpoort-Noord. Shelves were quickly emptied as residents responded to the disruption in th...
Guus Offerhaus not returning to Heerenveen just for fun: 'Only one thing matters'
Telstar defender Guus Offerhaus is set to return to his former club, SC Heerenveen, for the first time since leaving. He emphasized that the upcoming match is focused on securing vital league points f...
Heemstede farmer sounds alarm over historic meadow near Ipenrode: This landscape is in danger of disappearing
Farmer Antoon Milatz from the Dinkelhoeve has launched a petition and displayed banners to raise awareness about the potential disappearance of a historic meadow near the Ipenrode estate. He warns tha...
Tata Steel Orchestra celebrates 85th anniversary with Jamai Loman at PHIL: 'First time I've conducted since Maestro'
The Tata Steel Orchestra is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a special concert this Sunday at the Phil in Haarlem. The performance features singer Jamai Loman, who will also conduct the orchestra...
Burst pipe: no drinking water in the IJmond
A burst water main near Heemskerk has caused a significant drinking water shortage across the IJmond region, affecting towns such as IJmuiden, Velsen, and Bloemendaal. Emergency services are currently...
Bloemendaal reverses budget cuts for De Baan activity center: ‘It’s a vital facility for young people with intellectual disabilities’
The Bloemendaal city council has reversed a planned 9,000-euro budget cut for De Baan, a daycare facility for young people with intellectual disabilities. The decision aims to protect the essential Ha...
Two more car fires on Shubertstraat in Haarlem, police investigating
Two cars were destroyed by fire on Shubertstraat in Haarlem on Saturday morning, with police investigating suspected arson as the vehicles were not parked together. This incident follows a series of r...
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam, Halsema calls it ‘targeted attack’
An explosion occurred at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert on Friday night, resulting in limited damage. Mayor Femke Halsema described the incident as a targeted attack, and emergency service...
Municipal elections on March 18: what Hart voor Haarlem wants
Residents of Haarlem will participate in municipal elections on March 18 to vote for a new city council. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the candidates and their platforms, specificall...
Municipal elections on March 18: what ChristenUnie wants in Haarlem
Residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal council elections on Wednesday, March 18. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the political parties and their platforms, specifically focusi...
Difficult personal circumstances force professional footballer Reda Kharchouch (30) to retire: 'I choose my son and my wife'
Professional footballer Reda Kharchouch is ending his professional career in Cyprus to return to the Netherlands due to personal family reasons. The 30-year-old striker will join the amateur club SJC ...
Speels Eskalatie wins best Acda Award final in years; the creative can even turn Satie's piano music into ska
The band Eskalatie won the 2026 Rob Acda Award finale at the Patronaat venue, breaking a long-standing dominance of conservatory-trained acts in the competition. The event saw a high audience turnout ...
Should the canal return to Haarlem’s Gedempte Oude Gracht, as in Zaandam? ‘If you want to ruin your city, you should do that’
Political parties in Haarlem are debating the restoration of the canal at the Gedempte Oude Gracht, mirroring a project completed in Zaandam in 2013. Experts who led the Zaandam initiative, including ...