Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
This empty plot in Heemstede will feature a two-story building with 18 homes in two weeks
Eighteen modular, fully furnished homes are being prepared for transport from Beverwijk to the former Princehof site on Glipperweg in Heemstede. The two-story residential building will be assembled wi...
Start spring with sunny terraces, the Amsterdam Wine Festival, and more news from this week
Spring is arriving in Amsterdam, bringing a variety of seasonal activities and local events to the city. Highlights for the week include the Amsterdam Wine Festival in Amsterdam Noord and the reopenin...
Ian (7) wants to play outside, but who will lend a hand?
The organization Buurtgezinnen is seeking a local support family in Haarlem for seven-year-old Ian, whose mother has chronic health issues that limit her ability to take him outside to play. A support...
Take the voting guide, enjoy the sun on the terrace, and more news from last week
This article provides a roundup of recent news in Haarlem, ranging from information regarding local council elections to lunch recommendations for restaurant week. It also highlights upcoming events f...
HBC storms impressively past tough Victoria after the break. 'The coach set us in the right direction after the break'
HBC secured a 1-4 victory against Victoria on Saturday afternoon, moving the team further away from the bottom of the rankings. Striker Arno Dijkstra highlighted the team's improved energy and the coa...
Play Perfect Girl exposes influencer world: ‘Everything for clicks’ ‘If you only care about image, you lose your essence’
The psychological thriller 'Perfect Girl' by theater group Mevrouw Ogterop explores the tension between reality and the curated lives of social media influencers. Focusing on themes of identity and th...
Bollenstreek Flower Parade to tour region with fifteen floats in April
The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade will take place on Saturday, April 18th, featuring 15 floats traveling through the Bollenstreek and Zuid-Kennemerland regions. Although there are slightly f...
Dull bang shocks Hoofddorp neighborhood: Afraid it will happen to me too
An explosion at a home in Hoofddorp left three residents hospitalized for smoke inhalation and caused significant distress in the local neighborhood. Police are currently searching for two young suspe...
Shoppers flout bicycle parking ban: 'It’s raining. No enforcement seen'
Shoppers in Haarlem's Grote Houtstraat are frequently ignoring bicycle parking bans, opting for convenience over designated parking zones. Cyclists interviewed cited a lack of enforcement and unclear ...
Who needs sleep? Haarlem celebrates the night for a week
The fourth edition of the Week of the Haarlem Night will take place from March 2 to March 8, 2026. During this period, the city of Haarlem will transform into a playground for night owls, celebrating ...
Viktoriia fled the war: The past four years really feel like a nightmare
Viktoriia, a 25-year-old Ukrainian refugee, has been living in Haarlem for four years after fleeing the war and leaving her family behind. She currently resides on a cruise ship and works at a local s...
Choosing between the classic tournedos or chef's surprise, Het Graanpakhuis in Vijfhuizen even has fans from Lelystad (8+)
Het Graanpakhuis in Vijfhuizen is recognized for its menu that balances traditional classics like tournedos with creative dishes by chef Bob Goossens. The restaurant's reputation for quality, includin...
Was Verspronck’s ‘Girl in Blue’ named Catharina? Expert investigates further after reader tip
Johannes Verspronck’s famous 1641 painting, ‘Girl in Blue,’ will soon be exhibited at the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem alongside portraits of her parents. Despite extensive research by expert Fr...
Casper van der Veen (21) named World Talent of the Year; second Dutchman to win award aims to continue World Cup form at Bloemendaal
Casper van der Veen, 21, has been named the 'Rising Star of the Year 2025,' making him the second Dutchman to receive this international honor. Following his success, the athlete extended his contract...
Teacher Pleun shares her songs on TikTok: ‘My biggest goal is to inspire other teachers and show high school students how beautiful teaching is’
Pleun Couwenhoven, a 26-year-old teacher at a Montessori school in Haarlem, uses her TikTok account to share music and insights into her life as a kindergarten teacher. With over 62,000 followers, her...
'Reading teacher' Sanne started her Instagram account to inspire other teachers: 'I also get inspired myself'
Sanne Dorrepaal, a 28-year-old teacher from Haarlem, uses her Instagram account to share her expertise in youth literature and inspire fellow educators. At the Beatrixschool, she has implemented a dai...
Find them all: rare planetary parade visible above Haarlem
A rare planetary parade featuring Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune will be visible in the sky on Saturday, February 28th. During this celestial event, the planets will appear lined...
Cycling friends Dylan van Baarle and Niki Terpstra want to be leading again with Soudal Quick-Step: ‘This is one big family’
Dutch cyclists Dylan van Baarle and Niki Terpstra are aiming to restore the Belgian team Soudal - Quick Step's dominance in the Flemish classics. Van Baarle, as a lead rider, and Terpstra, as a team l...
Owner of poisoned Fleur warns residents near Amstelveen park
Multiple dogs have been poisoned after eating toxic substances in Broersepark, Amstelveen, resulting in at least one reported death and several hospitalizations. Concerned pet owners are posting warni...
2026 local elections: unique polling station locations in Haarlem
The 2026 municipal elections in Haarlem will feature several unique and striking polling stations across the city. This initiative allows residents to visit non-traditional venues for voting, providin...