Haarlem News in English
Latest haarlem headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Acupuncture in Haarlem: ancient healing method, modern practice
Acupuncture practices are becoming increasingly popular in Haarlem and surrounding areas as more residents seek treatment for chronic pain, stress, and sleep disorders. The article explores the reason...
Bargain hunters no longer have to wait until early morning for Haarlem's Luilak market
The Haarlem Luilakmarkt will take place on Friday, May 22, with stalls opening at 4 PM on Raamvest and Raamsingel. Bargain hunters can now find discounted flowers and plants starting around midnight, ...
Ingrid gets loaner camera from Fotovak Engel out of the blue
Ingrid received a loaner camera from Fotovak Engel, a camera shop with over fifty years of history, highlighting their exceptional customer service. The article features the store as a positive exampl...
DSS heading into final round one point behind despite 18th win. 'Then we'll just promote through the playoffs'
DSS remains one point behind league leader WSV’30 heading into the final matchday after securing a 3-0 victory against SEW. Despite their eighteenth win of the season, the team remains dependent on ...
Rood-Wit controls own destiny after five goals ahead of final round
The Rood-Wit women's team secured a dominant 0-5 victory against MOP in Vught, putting them in control of their fate heading into the final round of the season. Their position was further strengthened...
Episode of Carrie op Vrijdag taken offline, guest prosecuted for bribery
The latest episode of the Dutch talk show "Carrie op Vrijdag" has been taken offline because a featured guest is being prosecuted for bribery. The editorial team also discovered after the broadcast th...
Haarlem breweries win awards at Dutch Beer Challenge: Uiltje and Jopen both win six medals
Breweries from the Haarlem region, including Uiltje Brewing Company, Jopen Bier, and De Hollandse Pilsener Fabriek, won a total of thirteen medals at the Dutch Beer Challenge. Uiltje and Jopen each re...
Despite brief resurgence, Haarlem's comeback against ’t Gooi falls short. 'It was a call between us'
The Haarlem rugby team lost its final match of the season 12-34 against 't Gooi at the Van der Aart sports park. With this defeat, coach Robbie Coetzee's team concludes the competition in ninth place ...
Man tries to take officer's gun during protest in Haarlem
During a protest in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon, a man attempted to snatch a firearm from a police officer. The suspect was quickly apprehended by bystanders and other officers before being taken in...
KIOS closing in on promotion after hard-fought win over Fluks; Haarlem takes big step towards survival
Haarlem and KIOS secured key victories this weekend, moving closer to their respective season goals with two rounds remaining. Haarlem took a major step toward staying in the overgangsklasse by defeat...
Bronze for sailors Lambriex, Van Aanholt and Van de Werken at World Championships
Dutch sailors Bart Lambriex van Aanholt and Floris van de Werken secured a bronze medal at the 49er class sailing World Championship in Quiberon, France. Lambriex van Aanholt, who hails from Haarlem, ...
'I am doing this now to support the Jewish people.' For the first time in over 200 years, the gravestones at the Jewish Cemetery in Overveen are being restored.
For the first time since its opening in 1797, dozens of volunteers are restoring the gravestones at the Jewish Cemetery in Overveen. The project involves cleaning weathered stones and repainting inscr...
Kinheim competes surprisingly well in the major league but is too eager against leader Neptunus: 'That play at home plate is unnecessary'
Kinheim is currently the surprise of the Dutch baseball major league, holding third place in the standings behind the dominant leader Neptunus. Despite their strong season, the team struggled in their...
Relief for safe Koninklijke HFC, but no celebration. 'You don't do that when you've lost'
Koninklijke HFC secured its position in the second division for next season despite a 1-0 loss to ACV in Assen. Their safety was confirmed by a draw in another league match, though the team refrained ...
SIG Foundation named best employer
Stichting SIG has been named Best Employer 2025-2026 by research firm Effectory in the category for organizations with 100 to 1,000 employees. The recognition is based on employee feedback highlightin...
100 Citroën SMs glide over speed bumps in Haarlem and Velsen: ‘Like floating, yet glued to the road’
Approximately 100 classic Citroën SM cars participated in an international four-day tour across the Netherlands, including travel through Haarlem and Velsen. The event showcased the historical French...
Final matchday overview: BSM provides the biggest surprise
The final matchday for football leagues consisting of twelve teams concluded last weekend, with the club BSM providing the biggest surprise of the round. Meanwhile, divisions with thirteen or more tea...
Relegation temporarily avoided: United/DAVO celebrate draw against bottom-placed Vlug en Vaardig as if they won the championship
United/DAVO avoided direct relegation from the fourth class following a 3-3 draw against Vlug en Vaardig in their final league match of the season. To secure their position, the team coached by Serdal...
Normally his brother Vincent is in goal, but Thijs Hofman saves United/Davo in key match
Thijs Hofman stepped in for his brother Vincent as goalkeeper to help United/DAVO during an important match against Vlug en Vaardig. Despite the overall poor quality of the game played along the Spaar...
Arty Upholstery on Spaarnwoudestraat closes after 71 years: ‘My biggest competitor is new furniture getting cheaper and cheaper’
Stoffeerderij Arty, a furniture upholstery shop on Spaarnwoudestraat, is closing after 71 years of operation. Owner Leonard Koelemij cited the declining cost of new furniture as a major factor in the ...
Time is running out for Olympia: Haarlem side soundly beaten and not yet safe
Olympia Haarlem faces a critical situation after a 0-4 defeat against WV-HEDW, leaving them just two points ahead of Hillegom in the standings. The team must secure points in their upcoming match agai...
Musician Danjil Tuhumena fought for his life, music helped him recover: ‘Stayed positive’
Musician Danjil Tuhumena, known for his appearances on "The Voice of Holland," recently shared his experience battling a life-threatening liver disease. He credits his recovery and positive mindset to...
Transition regret: Gundolf wanted to be a woman, regretted it and celebrates 'return' with baptism
67-year-old Gundolf from Zandvoort celebrated his return to living as a man with a baptism ceremony after spending 35 years as a trans woman. He expressed regret over his gender reassignment surgery a...
Telstar and FC Volendam keep training ground gates closed, but 'spygate'? Not at all!
FC Volendam and Telstar have closed their training sessions to the public to ensure focus and tranquility ahead of their final relegation matches. FC Volendam coach Rick Kruys dismissed 'spygate' rumo...
Occupation of the Bloemenhove Clinic was half a century ago, but abortion is still a struggle: ‘I see the choice to become pregnant and not to be as two sides of the same coin’
Sanne Thierens has published a book titled "De Bezetting" to mark the 50th anniversary of the activist occupation of the Bloemenhove clinic in Heemstede. The book details the historical struggle for r...
Hillegom completes first task and can no longer be directly relegated
Hillegom avoided direct relegation after securing a 2-0 victory against VIOS W. The team now has a chance to achieve full safety in their final match of the season, depending on their own result and t...
HBC on the verge of promotion playoffs after flattering 4-1 win at DEM
HBC moved into third place in the fourth division after a 1-4 victory over DEM under interim coach Jasper Ketting. The team is now just one win away from securing a spot in the promotion playoffs.
Train fire at Haarlem Spaarnwoude station, traffic towards Haarlem disrupted
A fire broke out in a train at Haarlem Spaarnwoude station on Saturday evening, resulting in the suspension of train traffic heading towards Haarlem. Emergency services were alerted to the incident, w...
Beatrixplein intersection in Haarlem-East reopens, major Prins Bernhardlaan project to be completed by end of year
The intersection of Prins Bernhardlaan and Prinses Beatrixplein in Haarlem has partially reopened to traffic following a major renovation. While some sections near Van Zeggelenplein remain closed for ...
Great discontent among 'National Protest' protesters in Haarlem: 'Double standards are being applied'
About 200 protesters participated in a 'National Protest' march in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon. Despite an initial incident before the start, the demonstration proceeded peacefully as participants v...