Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Actor Tenzing Wong’s (27) Amsterdam: ‘Too busy? No way, this is a global city!’
Bolenius's plant-based menu is excellent, but the service falls short (8+)
Fair Start Foundation supports vulnerable Amsterdam children during summer: 'This package is a treasure chest for them'
Writer Esther Goedegebuure saw Oud-Zuid change: ‘It used to be nice and pleasant, but not flashy’
Febo's Grillburger turns 50, stirring strong emotions: 'That sauce is almost mythical, don't mess with it'
How WhatsApp ‘girls’ houses’ readable by strangers work: ‘Parents, ask your child what happens there’
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
Harry Styles concert series ends, De Toppers and Bruno Mars up next
Harry Styles has concluded a record-breaking series of ten concerts at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, surpassing a previous record set by De Toppers. Despite initial concerns about unauthorized...
Harry Styles concert series ends, with the Toppers and Bruno Mars to follow
British singer Harry Styles has concluded a record-breaking ten-concert run at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, with organizers successfully enforcing a camping ban for fans. The venue will host ...
KLM Open tournament director Daan Slooter beams after false start: 'Golf is a metaphor for life'
The KLM Open golf tournament faced a difficult start with weather-related delays on Thursday, but play resumed successfully on Friday as conditions improved. Tournament director Daan Slooter expressed...
Golfer Luiten slips back after poor second round at KLM Open
Dutch golfer Joost Luiten dropped to a tie for 43rd place at the KLM Open after shooting a one-over-par 72 in the second round. The competition, held at The International in Badhoevedorp, was interrup...
City council wants 'extra enforcement' against nuisance drug users
The Amsterdam city government is allocating 3.5 million euros to combat rising drug-related public nuisance through increased enforcement and expanded drop-in center hours. The plan also includes a pi...
City government seeks 'extra enforcement' against nuisance drug users
The Amsterdam city government is investing 3.5 million euros to combat rising drug-related public nuisance through stricter enforcement and expanded support services. Key measures include increasing t...
Sicilians protest Dua Lipa's wedding: 'Palermo is not for rent'
Residents of Sicily are protesting the three-day wedding of singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner in Palermo. Local dissatisfaction stems from the closure of parts of the city for the festivities an...
Confess or conceal a dubious past? Experts on Anna Dobber and Donald Pols: ‘How it can turn out better’
This article examines the strategies of public figures Anna Dobber and Donald Pols in handling controversial pasts, weighing the benefits of voluntary confession against the risks of concealment. Expe...
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...