Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
The novel Erosion shows that a broken friendship can be just as painful as a broken romantic relationship
Amsterdam North neighborhood faces rising youth nuisance
Mostly emergency seekers, status holders and students in Oldenhove, but Joyce Goverde captures the stories behind these stereotypical labels in new exhibition
Photographer Joyce Goverde is presenting a new exhibition that captures the personal stories of residents living in the Oldenhove temporary housing community before its scheduled demolition next year....
Mayor Halsema on King's Day: Record number of enforcement officers in the city
Amsterdam Mayor Halsema has announced a record deployment of 250 enforcement officers for King's Day to manage overcrowding and curb illegal alcohol and drug use. The city will enforce stricter regula...
Jade Anna caught with fake webshop review: ‘Jan’ gives five stars, but he doesn’t exist
Influencer Jade Anna van Vliet’s company has been caught posting a fake five-star review for a product before its official release. Although posting fake reviews is illegal, the brand has claimed th...
Ajax Women 'eager to shine' in the Klassieker this Sunday
The Ajax Women are set to face Feyenoord in 'de Klassieker' this Sunday at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, with approximately 11,000 fans expected to attend. Under new coach Anouk Bruil, the tea...
Going to a sex party together: A good idea or a relationship killer?
Erotic parties are growing in popularity, presenting both opportunities for couples to deepen their connection and risks of damaging their relationship. Sexologist Ceryl Janssen examines the factors t...
Brasserie Beeckestijn in Velsen-Zuid named third best wedding venue in North Holland: 'We put ourselves in the guest's shoes'
Brasserie Beeckestijn in Velsen-Zuid has been named the third-best wedding venue in North Holland. Owners Susanne and Michel received the honor after ten years of service, just before their planned re...
Meta removes Instagram accounts of queer organizations: "You feel vulnerable"
Meta has permanently removed the Instagram accounts of several queer organizations and clubs, including Amsterdam's Club Church, without providing a clear explanation. Co-owner Richard Keldoulis expre...
Thousands of kilometers for Telstar: how a Swiss South Korean fell in love with a club in the polder
Waudiz, a Swiss South Korean football fan, travels thousands of kilometers to the Netherlands to support the football club Telstar. Despite his friend's skepticism about his choice of club, he has bec...
Everyone enjoys spring, right? Richard Kemper experiences it more like community service. ‘Spring is a wolf in sheep’s clothing’
Richard Kemper shares a cynical perspective on the arrival of spring, characterizing the season as a "wolf in sheep's clothing" despite the general public's excitement. While others enjoy the longer d...
Maurits' King's Day favorites: ‘The place to celebrate doesn’t matter much, as long as you’re with friends’
Maurits will be working for indebuurt Amsterdam during this year's King's Day, marking a change from his previous routine of starting the day late after King's Night. He emphasizes that the specific l...
Gordon collaborates with Re-Play again: 'Never lost touch'
Dutch singer Gordon and the Rotterdam-based R&B group Re-Play have announced a new musical collaboration. Their upcoming single, titled 'Mi Lobi Yu', is set to be released on May 8th.
Aprilfeesten have brought the neighborhood together for nearly 40 years
Minister announces fatbike crackdown: minimum age, exclusion zones and mandatory helmets
Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans has announced national measures to regulate fatbikes, including a minimum age requirement, a mandatory helmet rule for those under 18, and legal grounds...
Óscar García won't have Davy Klaassen back for crucial clash with NAC: 'We know a lot is at stake'
Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen will miss the upcoming match against NAC Breda as he remains unfit, according to manager scar Garca. However, the team welcomes back Youri Regeer, who has returned to t...
Fifteen Castricum residents receive royal honors for 'deep dedication to the community'
Fifteen residents of Castricum received Royal honors on Friday in recognition of their long-term dedication to the community. Mayor Ben Tap presented the awards at various locations in Castricum, Aker...
De Achterklap Podcast | Humberto is fierce and Jetten's fiancé speaks out
The De Achterklap podcast discusses ongoing friction between Dutch television hosts Beau van Erven Dorens, Humberto Tan, and Renze Klamer. The episode also addresses the public reaction to the Michael...
Six Royal honors in Uitgeest: 'We were tricked'
Six residents of Uitgeest were appointed as Members of the Order of Orange-Nassau for their significant contributions to the community. Mayor Sebastiaan Nieuwland presented the royal honors during a c...
'Go big or go home': Eva Vedder’s American sponsor steps in to ensure money isn't a barrier to tennis dreams
Dutch tennis player Eva Vedder is currently competing in the United States as part of a multi-week trip supported by an American sponsor. The sponsorship allows her to pursue high-level tournaments gl...
No driver's license but a royal honor in Hillegom: partners Roos and Theo both surprised
Partners Roos and Theo were among several individuals surprised with royal decorations at the Hillegom town hall on Friday. They were lured to the location under the pretense of picking up driving lic...
Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements, judge rules
A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge found the remarks prot...
Social media personality Jade Kops dies at 19
Nineteen-year-old social media personality Jade Kops has passed away following a public battle with cancer. Her family announced the news on Instagram, where she was known for candidly documenting her...
Royal honors: an award for extraordinary people
Mayor Halsema awarded 38 Royal decorations to residents of Amsterdam and Weesp during the annual ceremony at the Concertgebouw. These honors recognize individuals for their long-term volunteer work an...
Nostalgia at the Zaanenlaan fair: ‘Unique that this takes place in a residential area, this should never disappear’
The Lunapark fair on Zaanenlaan in Haarlem-Noord is celebrating its long-standing history as it approaches its 100th anniversary in five years. To honor the tradition, historical images of the fair ar...
Royal honors for Lucien Spee, Dolly Bellefleur and 36 other Amsterdammers
Mayor Halsema presented royal decorations to 38 Amsterdam residents at the Concertgebouw for their significant contributions to society and the city. Notable honorees include Pride director Lucien Spe...
Royal honors: Fourteen men and two women in Haarlem receive royal decorations
Sixteen residents of Haarlem, consisting of fourteen men and two women, have been awarded royal decorations in honor of King's Day. This annual tradition recognizes their significant contributions and...
Video | Jade Kops dies: how she spoke about her approaching end
Influencer Jade Kops dies of cancer at nineteen
Nineteen-year-old social media influencer Jade Kops has passed away following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Her family announced her death on Friday afternoon via an Instagram post.
Private holiday rentals shift from Amsterdam to the region, North Holland coastal towns gain popularity
A provincial study shows that private holiday rentals in North Holland are shifting from Amsterdam to surrounding regions due to stricter regulations in the capital. While Amsterdam's rental market st...