Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Esther Sloots from Broek in Waterland wrote about her family story: 'I also had a judgment about the murder suspect'
Esther Sloots has released a debut novel inspired by a long-standing family mystery involving the alleged murder of her grandfather's cousin by his wife. By writing from the suspect's perspective, Slo...
Fire at warehouse in IJmuiden industrial area
A fire broke out at a warehouse on Wieringenstraat in an industrial area of IJmuiden on Sunday morning. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Who was Verspronck’s ‘Girl in Blue’? In-depth research leads to nothing. ‘Fascination and frustration go hand in hand’
Johannes Verspronck’s famous painting "Girl in Blue" will be displayed at the Frans Hals Museum from March 12 to October 11 alongside portraits of her likely parents. Although the artwork is a celeb...
Iran: New talks with US in March over nuclear program
Iran and the United States are set to resume negotiations regarding the Iranian nuclear program in early March, with officials indicating a potential for a preliminary agreement. Iranian Foreign Minis...
Explosions heard in Kyiv after missile attack warning
Powerful explosions were reported in Kyiv early Sunday morning following warnings from Ukrainian authorities of an incoming Russian ballistic missile attack. Residents were urged to seek shelter as se...
In praise of the semicolon: a tricky thing, but true art when used well
Following a reader discussion regarding comma usage, this article explores the complexities and artistic potential of the semicolon. It characterizes the semicolon as a challenging punctuation mark th...
'Too few tough guys in the squad': why Ajax is not a serious contender for second place
Ajax is no longer considered a serious contender for second place in the league following a disappointing performance against Feyenoord. Analysts attribute the team's struggles to a lack of leadership...
Suspect in assault on officer at The Hague asylum protest still in custody
One suspect remains in custody following the arrest of eight people during a protest against asylum seeker housing at the former Haga Hospital in The Hague on Saturday. The individual is suspected of ...
Woman (81) killed in A59 crash after driving the wrong way
An 81-year-old woman from Oosterhout died in a car accident on the A59 highway near Waalwijk during the night between Saturday and Sunday. Police investigations revealed that the fatal collision occur...
Beverwijk had the lowest voter turnout in the province in 2022. Will residents find the polls next month?
Beverwijk recorded the lowest voter turnout in North Holland during the 2022 municipal elections, with only 43.9% of eligible residents casting a ballot. Ahead of next month's elections, local reports...
Body of ninth California avalanche victim recovered
Rescue workers in California have recovered the body of the ninth and final victim following a massive avalanche that occurred last week. The group had been missing since Tuesday after skiing off-pist...
A59 motorway near Waalwijk reopened after accident
The A59 highway near Waalwijk reopened on Sunday morning around 7:30 AM following a traffic accident that occurred earlier in the night. The closure, which also affected several on-ramps in the direct...
Driver taken to police station after collision on N208 near Santpoort-Noord
Two drivers collided on the N208 near Santpoort-Noord during the night between Saturday and Sunday. Paramedics examined those involved at the scene, and one driver was subsequently taken to the police...
Husband and GP feels lump in wife Françoise’s (68) abdomen
While on the beach, a general practitioner discovered a lump in the abdomen of his 68-year-old wife, Françoise. As both are medical professionals, they understand the potential gravity of a cancer di...
Significant damage after collision in Haarlem, police investigating
Two vehicles collided on the Buitenrustbrug in Haarlem on Saturday evening, resulting in significant damage. One person was examined by paramedics at the scene, and police are currently investigating ...
Warm spring weather on the way with sunshine and dry spells
Next week will bring a preview of spring weather, with temperatures expected to reach around 18 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. According to the weather service Weeronline, this trend of higher-than-usu...
Freelance editor wanted, new Spanish restaurant in town and more news from the past week
Recent news from Haarlem includes the search for a freelance editor, the opening of a new Spanish restaurant, and a local supermarket closing temporarily for renovations. Additionally, the city is pre...
Day and night, 365 days a year, work continues in Hoofddorp on a complex treatment for blood cancer: ‘I compare it to team sports, it can be very tough’
At Kite's facility in Hoofddorp, employees work 24/7 throughout the year to modify immune cells for patients with specific types of blood cancer, enabling the cells to fight tumors. This large-scale, ...
Not a drop of sugar comes from the tap
Columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses tap water and the sugar tax in his latest weekly column about food. The piece highlights that tap water is naturally sugar-free, providing context to the ongoing d...
No 'fireworks' at Ben's New Year's Eve package
Ben Vonk is seeking compensation after a New Year's Eve holiday package he booked failed to meet expectations. He reports that the service provider has been unresponsive to his complaints, leaving him...
Zaandam native Justin de Haas joins Spanish top club Valencia: 'Every footballer wants to play in that stadium with those steep stands'
Dutch defender Justin de Haas has signed a contract with the Spanish club Valencia after a successful period with the Portuguese side Famalicão. The 26-year-old Zaandam native secured the move to the...
Things are moving fast for striker Jelani Seedorf (21): After his quick transfer to Telstar, he aims to score in the Eredivisie, ideally this Sunday at De Kuip
Following a rapid career progression from amateur football to a winter transfer to Telstar, 21-year-old striker Jelani Seedorf aims to score against Feyenoord at De Kuip this Sunday. Having previously...
Cécile works in the male-dominated world of the fish market. ‘In the beginning, I sometimes had comments thrown at me’
Twenty-three-year-old Cécile de Rooij, a former supermarket cashier, now works as a fish sorter and forklift driver in the IJmuiden fish hall. She is currently the only woman working in this male-dom...
Trump says he will send a hospital ship to Greenland
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he intends to send a hospital ship to Greenland to provide medical treatment to the sick. The announcement follows his previous expressions of interest in t...
Police fire warning shot during chase in Groningen
Police fired a warning shot during a foot chase in Groningen early Sunday morning after responding to reports of a shooting in the Hagedisstraat. Officers arrived at the scene around 2:30 AM following...
One dead and several injured after explosions in Ukrainian city Lviv
Explosions in the center of Lviv, Ukraine, killed a female police officer and injured at least 15 others early Sunday morning. The blasts occurred while police were responding to a reported burglary a...
Lech and Zürs ski resorts in Austria cut off by avalanche
The popular Austrian ski resorts of Lech and Zürs are currently unreachable after an avalanche buried access roads on the Arlberg Pass on Saturday afternoon. The pass has been closed since 5:00 PM an...
Ajax and NEC draw after tense finish, Feyenoord can profit
Ajax and NEC played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday evening in a match between the league's third and fourth-placed teams at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The result leaves both clubs sharing points, potentially...
Pieter Mulders off to a winning start as Koninklijke HFC secures important victory. ‘I saw passion and fight in everyone’
In his debut match as head coach, Pieter Mulders led Koninklijke HFC to a significant victory over third-placed HHC Hardenberg. The Haarlem-based team secured all three points after a hard-fought 95-m...
'Then I just have free money,' says Robert (25), who lets AI bet on football matches for him
Robert, a 25-year-old, is utilizing artificial intelligence to automate sports betting on football matches, describing the resulting profits as "free money." While visitors at a local market acknowled...