Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ryanair passengers must check in earlier due to airport crowds
Starting this fall, Ryanair passengers checking in luggage must do so 20 minutes earlier to avoid missing flights due to long airport queues. The budget airline introduced this measure because congest...
Together at the table on May 5: join a freedom meal here in Haarlem
On May 5, 2026, Haarlem will host communal freedom meals where residents and neighbors gather to dine and discuss the theme of freedom. These events aim to foster community connections and celebrate l...
Birdwatching, hiking or gardening: our outdoor tips for the May holiday
The article provides outdoor activity recommendations for people of all ages in Amsterdam during the May holiday. Suggested activities include bird watching, walking, and gardening.
Housing association wants tenant not to return to home shot at in Zuidoost
Housing corporation Eigen Haard is seeking to evict a tenant from her home in Amsterdam Zuidoost after the property was targeted in two separate shootings in January. The corporation cites neighborhoo...
Riding club De Commandeurs from Heemskerk has moved: ‘To attract people, you must offer good conditions’
Riding association De Commandeurs has moved from its long-time base in Heemskerk to new facilities in Castricum. The move aims to provide better conditions for members and attract more participants to...
Blokker is back: are you still a fan or have you moved on? Let us know
Following its bankruptcy in late 2024 and the subsequent closure of hundreds of stores, the household retail chain Blokker has made a comeback with 56 locations. The chain has returned to using its or...
Traffic disruption on A10 South and A4 from April 24 to May 5
Serious traffic delays of 30 to 60 minutes are expected on the A10 South and A4 motorways in and around Amsterdam from April 24 to May 5. Travelers are advised to account for significant extra travel ...
Haarlem artist Arjan Broek’s exhibition on the golden glow of adversity: ‘Of course I sometimes thought: what on earth happened here?’
Haarlem photographer Arjan Broek is launching a photo exhibition and book titled 'Everything is possible' at Fort Knox in Hoofddorp starting April 25. The project features twenty portraits and stories...
Steven Kazàn on reunion with Jamie Kames: 'Maybe in a few years'
Illusionist Steven Kaz an stated in an interview with Weekend magazine that he and Jamie Kames will not be reconciling in the near future. The couple separated last summer following Kames's affair wit...
Video | Drake fans hack into ice blocks to discover album release date
In Search of Spekkoek: Three neighborhood dinners to connect residents of the Indische Buurt
On April 25, the community center De Schakel will host the first of three neighborhood dinners titled 'Op zoek naar Spekkoek' to connect residents of the Indische Buurt. Organizer Amis Agung Boersma a...
Margriet and Marian love exercising in the forest: ‘Balancing on one leg is getting easier for me’
Margriet and Marian participate in weekly outdoor exercise sessions with the "GO" (Gezond Oud) group to promote healthy aging. The activities take place every Tuesday at the Beeckestijn estate in Vels...
Who is joining the magic of the Easels and Brushes art project?
The annual ten-day art project 'Ezels en kwasten' is held in Wijk aan Zee, involving artists and students from the De Vrijheit child center. The event serves as a major cultural highlight for particip...
Video | Douwe Bob on Eva about his three children: 'I understand that people laughed'
Sunny weather ahead in the coming days with mild temperatures and few clouds
The Netherlands is expected to experience sunny weather and mild temperatures over the coming days, following a chilly night. According to Weeronline, Wednesday will be bright with only local cloud co...
New market in Haarlem: Swan Market arrives at de Dreef
The Swan Market will debut in Haarlem on Sunday, April 26, at the Dreef. Unlike traditional markets, it will feature a curated selection of design, vintage, and handmade items along with various food ...
Drake to release ninth studio album Iceman on May 15
Canadian rapper Drake announced that his ninth studio album, titled Iceman, will be released on May 15. The announcement was made in downtown Toronto, where the date was revealed through a massive dis...
GPs sound alarm over vaping: Politicians must help protect the youth
Amsterdam general practitioners and healthcare providers have urged the city council to implement stricter measures to protect young people from vaping addiction. The groups are calling for expanded s...
Kylie Jenner sued by former housekeeper for hostile work environment
Kylie Jenner is facing a lawsuit from former housekeeper Angelica Vazquez, who alleges she experienced persistent harassment and discrimination from other staff members. The filing claims that Jenner ...
Milan Zonneveld (22) returns to Telstar with Sparta: from Tata Steel to Eredivisie striker in one year. ‘They want to beat me too’
Milan Zonneveld will return to face his former club Telstar on Wednesday as a Sparta striker, marking a rapid rise from working at Tata Steel to playing in the Eredivisie within one year. The 22-year-...
Smokers no longer welcome on parts of Zandvoort beach, but no official ban in place
The municipality of Zandvoort has established three voluntary smoke-free zones on its beaches for the current season. While signs have been installed to mark these areas, the initiative is a pilot pro...
On display at KunstRAI – these galleries without owners show art in total freedom
Niek and Jacqueline manage paradise on earth in Weesp: ‘This is our living business card’
Sandra rejects Rob at the altar in Married at First Sight: ‘I can’t do it’
In a historic moment for the Dutch edition of 'Married at First Sight,' a bride named Sandra rejected her match at the altar. Upon meeting Rob, Sandra experienced a panic attack and decided not to pro...
Yves Berendse to perform in Nieuw-Vennep; rock fans also catered for at Van Zanten Hal
Singer Yves Berendse is scheduled to perform at the Van Zanten Hal in Nieuw-Vennep on Friday evening, September 25. The event aims to cater to both fans of the artist and rock music enthusiasts.
Traditional Dutch snacks make way for Asian favorites: Gyoza and yakitori on the rise
Traditional Dutch snacks like the bitterbal and frikandel are losing popularity as consumers increasingly opt for Asian alternatives like gyoza and yakitori. An analysis by trade magazine Distrifood i...
Amsterdam outdoor pools to open next week, city launches campaign
How to prevent hearing damage: ‘Take a 15-minute break after 60 minutes of noise’
ENT specialist Maarten Vijverberg shares expert advice on how to protect hearing and prevent permanent damage from noise exposure. He recommends taking a 15-minute break for every hour spent in a loud...
Fairground boss Klaas (66) returns to IJmuiden for 40th year with three generations and ‘watchdog’ Cooper: ‘Here they tell it like it is’
Fairground operator Klaas Braak has returned to IJmuiden for the 40th year, accompanied by two of his children and the family dog. Braak expressed his appreciation for the direct and down-to-earth nat...
'Living without answers is a struggle'. Families of missing persons live in a nightmare
In the Netherlands, approximately 1,500 people remain missing after more than a year, causing their families to live in constant uncertainty. These loved ones are often unable to start the grieving pr...