Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Help me make Haarlem accessible
The city of Haarlem is promoting awareness about accessibility, urging residents to keep sidewalks free of obstacles like bicycles and overhanging branches to assist people with disabilities. The init...
No new Michelin-starred restaurants in Amsterdam, two restaurants lose stars
No new restaurants in Amsterdam received a Michelin star during the recent ceremony in Maastricht, while De Juwelier and Daalder lost their existing status. The city now counts sixteen one-starred res...
Ho, ho, ho! These are the dates for the Christmas market in Haarlem
The annual Christmas market in Haarlem is set to take place from December 11 to December 13, 2026. The three-day event will feature nearly 350 stalls and various entertainment programs located through...
The opening of a bouillon restaurant in Weesp is no coincidence: People are queuing up for this concept
Bouillon d’Or has opened in Weesp following the success of similar bouillon-style restaurants in Amsterdam. The concept is gaining significant popularity, prompting questions about the criteria for ...
Netherlands-Serbia match draws 2.2 million viewers and is most-watched international game
The Dutch national football team finished a series of four Nations League matches with two wins and two draws, placing them at the top of their group. The most-watched game of the period was the final...
Amsterdam man competes for world porridge title in Scotland: 'Back again next year'
Amsterdam resident India Mae Abbas traveled to Scotland to compete in the World Porridge Making Championship held in Carrbridge. Although she did not win the Golden Spurtle trophy, she plans to refine...
Dries Roelvink consoles sons through heartbreak: I want to help and embrace them
Singer Dries Roelvink is supporting his sons Dave and Donny through their recent breakups while navigating the boundaries of paternal involvement. He remains available for emotional support but recogn...
Living with a disability: It can happen to anyone, so treat us as equals
Dinand Brummelhuis highlights the ongoing issues of discrimination, prejudice, and social exclusion faced by individuals living with disabilities. He emphasizes the importance of equal treatment for a...
Ex's & Oh's singer Elle King married: 'Best day of my life'
Singer Elle King recently married her partner Dan Tooker during an intimate ceremony held in a forest in Tennessee. The couple, who share two children, met in 2019 at Tooker's tattoo shop and have bee...
'Yo, how are you?' asks Ibi (18) to Dr. Rutger before giving him a fist bump; 'respect to you too,' the doctor clumsily replies
An eighteen-year-old named Ibi greets his doctor, Rutger, with a fist bump and a casual greeting. Although the doctor initially struggles to bridge the generational gap, he ultimately realizes he has ...
Will Amsterdam get new Michelin-starred restaurants today?
The new Michelin star awards for Dutch restaurants are being revealed today during a ceremony held in Maastricht. The industry is anticipating updates regarding new star recipients, potential losses, ...
Motorcycle sales break record again, Dutch people riding more often
Motorcycle sales in the Netherlands have hit a record high, with over 20,000 new units registered in the first nine months of the year. The increase is attributed to more commuters choosing motorbikes...
Brankele Frank overcame her fear of spiders by studying them endlessly, she explains to Salomé in The Human Library
Declining youth reading habits have prompted discussions about the importance of fostering a genuine love for books, a theme echoed in the television program De Mensenbieb. In a recent episode, neurob...
A rat in Watergraafsmeer that even German television is coming to see
A rat infestation in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district has attracted the attention of German broadcaster ZDF, which is filming a documentary on urban pest control. Municipal health officials visite...
Brasserie Lenny at the Chassé Hotel Residency is 'French with an Amsterdam twist'
Brasserie Lenny has opened inside the Chassé Hotel Residency on James Wattstraat, offering a French-inspired menu with a local Amsterdam twist. The restaurant is particularly noted for its scenic vie...
I sometimes didn't know where my father was for months at a time
The author shares a personal account of growing up with an addicted father who was frequently absent and eventually moved to the Philippines. The relationship remained distant until the father passed ...
Kim Kardashian consciously stayed single for several years after divorce from Ye
Kim Kardashian recently shared that she consciously chose to remain single for five years after her divorce from Ye to prioritize her children and personal growth. After a short relationship with Pete...
WV-HEDW players injured by slippery artificial turf: seniors refuse to play on main pitch
Senior football teams at WV-HEDW in Amsterdam are refusing to play on the club's new artificial grass main field due to severe safety concerns and recurring player injuries caused by the slippery surf...
Elena (21) survived leukemia twice and is now suffering flashbacks from that one slur
Elena Grootenhuis, a 21-year-old two-time leukemia survivor, experiences traumatic flashbacks when she hears people use cancer as a swear word. She now dedicates her time to educating young people abo...
Tipping is voluntary, but it doesn't feel that way with a payment screen under your nose
The increasing use of digital tipping screens in the Dutch hospitality sector is raising concerns over consumer manipulation through dark patterns and social pressure. While businesses see them as a c...
Are you easily overstimulated and sensitive to light and sound? You might be highly sensitive
Approximately one in five people are highly sensitive, making them more susceptible to sensory stimuli like light, sound, and the emotions of others. While this trait can lead to overstimulation and s...
The dress code varies by profession: executives in red, designers in black – and one woman in pink
About two hundred architects, developers, and officials met at the Oosterdok to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the architecture center Arcam. The event was marked by a distinct variety of profe...
Petting zoo celebrates reopening: "We're starting fresh"
The children's farm in Amsterdam's Westerpark has officially reopened following a three-year renovation project to address significant hygiene and safety concerns. The site now features improved infra...
Actor Bryan Cranston (70) does not want to retire: 'It's like I'm stopping breathing'
Actor Bryan Cranston has announced that he has no plans to retire, stating that he intends to keep working as long as possible. The 70-year-old, famous for his role in Breaking Bad, expressed that he ...
Have you seen Tim, Mollie or Akira? These five pets are missing in Haarlem
Five pets, including a retriever and four cats, have been reported missing across various neighborhoods in Haarlem over the past week. The local organization Amivedi has provided detailed descriptions...
Amsterdam Marathon 2026: all road closures and accessibility at a glance
The 2026 TCS Amsterdam Marathon will take place on October 17 and 18, causing significant road closures and public transport adjustments throughout the city. Motorists are advised to avoid the area du...
Waste bin full? Future sensors may sound the alarm
The municipality is testing fill-level sensors in waste containers to optimize collection routes and reduce trash accumulation on streets. A pilot project is currently underway, with plans to potentia...
Heavy periods are difficult to discuss, so women suffer in silence
Angela de Jong recently shared her personal struggles with extreme menstruation, highlighting a common but rarely discussed issue. Many women continue to suffer in silence, often lacking proper knowle...
New invention helps blind residents in Hoofddorp sort waste properly
A visually impaired resident from Hoofddorp has introduced braille labels for underground waste containers to help others identify different waste streams independently. Supported by waste collector M...
After Amsterdam's Bouillon, Weesp now has one too – but when can a restaurant actually call itself that?
A new restaurant called Bouillon d’Or has opened in Weesp, following the popularity of the Bouillon d’Amsterdam concept. The trend has sparked interest in defining what criteria a dining establish...