Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Harry Styles thanks Amsterdam residents with free coffee: ‘People passing by didn’t expect this at all’
Halsema on failure of erotic center: 'Coalition didn't dare or want to take the step'
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema criticized the city coalition's decision to scrap the planned erotic center and maintain current levels of window prostitution in the Red Light District. Despite this set...
Haarlem’s Ad van Dongen creates podwalks for Natuurmonumenten: ‘We want an experience, a kind of mini radio play’
Haarlem resident Ad van Dongen has developed immersive audio-guided "podwalks" for Natuurmonumenten to enhance the experience of nature trails. These audio tours, such as the one in the Midden-Herendu...
Owner sees stolen items surface online 100km away, police arrest suspect
A 27-year-old suspect was arrested at an asylum seekers' center after items stolen during a vehicle burglary in Apeldoorn were tracked over 100 kilometers away. The owner of the goods discovered their...
Bystanders raise alarm after seeing starving dog
Police in Amsterdam seized a severely emaciated dog yesterday after bystanders reported seeing the starving animal on the street. Upon inspection of the owner's home, officers found no food or water, ...
We’re having too few children, and Richard Kemper understands why
The fertility rate in the Netherlands has dropped from 1.71 to 1.43 over the past decade, falling short of the 2.1 children per woman needed to sustain the workforce. Richard Kemper notes that while r...
Fairground operator acquitted of violent incident in Hillegom: 'I was attacked by nuisance youths'
A 64-year-old fairground operator has been acquitted of a suspected stabbing incident that occurred in a Hillegom parking lot. The police judge ruled that there was no concrete evidence to support the...
Burglars in Haarlem more successful than five years ago and more active this year
Burglars in Haarlem have become more successful compared to five years ago, leading to an increase in break-ins during the first months of this year. Data indicates that this higher success rate may b...
Multiple people in Amsterdam-West attacked by aggressive bird: 'Totally absurd'
Several residents and cyclists in Amsterdam-West have reported being attacked by aggressive birds, likely crows or ravens, which are protecting their nests during the breeding season. Victims describe...
The hot dog fails to impress, but Chipsy King lives up to its name with the fries
Imko (70) secured a Michelin star for his fish dishes in the port of IJmuiden
Chef Imko Binnerts, now 70, gained recognition for his seafood restaurant opened in 1995 in the harbor of IJmuiden. His establishment, Imko's, was unexpectedly awarded a Michelin star five years after...
Driver crashes into commercial building in Haarlem while parking, facade damaged
A female driver crashed into a business premises on Muiderslotweg in Haarlem during a parking maneuver on Friday afternoon. The incident caused significant damage to the building's facade.
State visit at Dam Square? No, it’s Kinderbeestfeest (and a Thai delegation)
A police-escorted convoy at Dam Square in Amsterdam caused initial confusion on Wednesday, appearing to be a state visit but actually serving the Kinderbeestfeest charity event. Shortly after, a Thai ...
The Achterklap Podcast | Ye keeps people talking and is Geer really quitting?
Dutch singer Gerard Joling aims to sell out two shows at Rotterdam Ahoy, while ongoing news circulates regarding concerts by the artist Ye. These topics are featured in the latest episode of the De Ac...
Join our Big World Cup quiz and win great prizes
A 20-question quiz about the Dutch national football team and World Cup history has been launched ahead of the upcoming tournament starting next week. Participants who complete the quiz have the oppor...
Aggressive bird sinks claws into Amsterdam woman's head three times: 'I don't think I'll ever be relaxed on my bike again'
Utrecht road users rewarded for avoiding rush hour
Road users in the Utrecht region are being incentivized to avoid rush hour travel this summer due to extensive roadworks. By registering their trips via an app, participants can earn points to win pri...
Bas Smit is the highlight of the daily star safari
Merel Westrik and Martin Melchers make new nature documentary: 'We both love nature so much'
Presenter Merel Westrik and ecologist Martin Melchers have released a new nature documentary showcasing Amsterdam's nocturnal wildlife after eleven years of filming. The project features elusive anima...
People worldwide eat nearly six times as much chicken as in 1961
A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that global meat production has quadrupled over the past sixty years. On average, individuals worldwide now consume nearly six time...
Ruth Jacott at tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach
Singer Ruth Jacott will perform at the tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach in Zandvoort at the end of July. The event is part of this year's World Pride Amsterdam program and is expected to attrac...
The Little Squirrel has moved and has much more space: ‘Never dared to dream’
The second-hand clothing store De Kleine Eekhoorn has moved to a larger location at Bakkerspleintje in Castricum after less than two years in business. Owner Soraya Hoogendam expanded the shop to incl...
Sandwich shop Chun opens in former Bijenkorf pastry shop: ‘We always say no to everyone else’
Rotterdam wooden residential tower named Best Building of the Year
The SAWA residential tower in Rotterdam has been named the Best Building of the Year, the most prestigious architectural award in the Netherlands. The jury highlighted the structure's innovative use o...
Cookbook author Alison Roman and food influencer Jet van Nieuwkerk on bitterballen, herring and handsome Amsterdammers
Game time! You can play for hours at these board game cafes in Amsterdam
The article highlights several board game cafes in Amsterdam where visitors can enjoy classic games like Monopoly and Rummikub alongside drinks. It promotes these venues as ideal spots for social and ...
Haarlem men's choir warms up for 200th anniversary spectacle: ‘Really, everyone can sing’
The Royal Haarlem Men's Choir Zang en Vriendschap is preparing a large opera spectacle on the Grote Markt to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The event aims to involve local residents, specifically in...
Honorable mention for Station Wildeman in Nieuw-West from Best Building of the Year jury
Students spend a day at housing association Brederode Wonen: ‘Quite difficult sometimes, with all those difficult words’
As part of the JINC Baas van Morgen initiative, 11-year-old students Kiyana and Yassin spent a day shadowing management at the Brederode Wonen housing association in Bloemendaal. While the students en...
What Oranje fans, experts and opponents expect from the Netherlands at the World Cup
Fans, experts, and international visitors in Amsterdam shared their predictions for the Netherlands' performance in the upcoming World Cup. While international supporters express skepticism regarding ...