Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Haltestraat in Zandvoort to close to traffic in evenings this summer
The Haltestraat in Zandvoort will be closed to traffic during evening hours throughout the upcoming summer season. Local residents and business owners have been officially notified by the municipality...
Paying off mortgage with savings can save thousands of euros: 'A matter of finding the right balance'
High mortgage interest rates make it financially beneficial for homeowners to use their savings to pay off parts of their mortgages. This strategy can result in savings of thousands of euros, provided...
Marcel Groninger becomes Henk Brugge's assistant at Telstar
Marcel Groninger has been appointed as the new assistant trainer for Telstar, signing a two-year contract with the club. The 55-year-old will work alongside head coach Henk Brugge in Velsen-Zuid.
'Fatigued' HBC must give it their all one last time against Hollandia after narrow defeat. 'Everything is still wide open'
HBC suffered a narrow 0-1 home defeat against Hollandia in a match where the players appeared visibly fatigued after a long season. Despite the loss, trainer Jasper Ketting remains optimistic, stating...
Every day Harry says hello to the ferry: ‘They always wave back and give a quick honk’
Harry Sprong and his neighbor in IJmuiden aan Zee maintain a daily tradition of raising a Danish flag to greet the passing ferry. The ferry crew consistently acknowledges the gesture by waving and sou...
First step towards aid for homeless Amsterdammers
The service desk at Jan van Galenstraat 323B in Amsterdam has been renovated to provide assistance to homeless residents. The facility serves as a central point where individuals experiencing homeless...
Even on that dramatic day, Yoeri’s alarm went off at 7:01 as usual
Young girls seeking mental support have found it at Elance Academy for fifteen years
The Elance Academy has spent fifteen years pairing young girls with female role models who act as mentors to help them build self-confidence. Founded by Aytun Aydin, the organization supports approxim...
North Holland traffic: delays on the A7 and A9 during the Thursday morning rush hour, June 4
Traffic congestion on the A7 and A9 motorways in Noord-Holland caused minor delays during the morning rush hour on Thursday, June 4. High traffic volumes resulted in stationary vehicles and increased ...
Fewer sleepless nights: Heijmans largely phases out traditional pile driving
Construction company Heijmans is largely replacing traditional pile driving with drilling and screwing methods to reduce noise and vibration nuisance for nearby residents. This change will become the ...
How to keep summer flowers beautiful until October? Farmer Tom: ‘Better to water thoroughly once than a little bit at a time’
Farmer Tom provides gardening advice on how to maintain annual summer flowers through October, recommending thorough watering over frequent small amounts. The tip comes in response to a reader from Al...
'How do you fire a caddie?' Mike Toorop struggles and discovers the harsh world of top-level golf
Dutch golfer Mike Toorop returned home from Austria after experiencing significant self-doubt during recent performances at the highest level of professional golf. Despite his usual confidence, Toorop...
Audit Court: Amsterdam must address shared two-wheelers
The Amsterdam Audit Office has advised the city to expand its network of neighborhood hubs for shared scooters and bikes to effectively reduce car usage. Currently, the impact of these hubs on city tr...
Not 6 sugar cubes a day, but 12: we underestimate how much added sugar we eat
Dutch citizens are unknowingly consuming significantly more added sugar than they estimate, often through products that do not taste sweet. This high intake, averaging twelve sugar cubes daily, increa...
Eat for cheap and meet new people at these cozy Amsterdam community kitchens
Hilde (47) and Maarten (51) bought a 215-square-meter house in Bloemendaal: ‘I thought: Us? In such a huge house?’
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Is there a future for shared bikes in Amsterdam? Neighborhood hubs struggle to reach even one ride per day
Gastric bypass for severely obese teenagers to be covered: ‘Obesity is a chronic, serious disease’
Dutch teenagers suffering from extreme obesity can now receive coverage for gastric bypass surgery under the basic health insurance package. This policy change applies to young people with severe heal...
Australians smoking more despite rising cigarette prices
Smoking in Australia has increased since 2017, despite government anti-smoking policies that tripled cigarette prices. The rise in tobacco use is primarily attributed to a significant increase in the ...
Ferry Doedens appeals fine: 'Still need to figure something out'
Dutch actor Ferry Doedens is appealing an 800-euro fine previously imposed for driving under the influence of hard drugs. His lawyer stated that the appeal is necessary to clarify uncertainties regard...
New coalition: 'We are not going to put up billboards with what we have achieved'
Amsterdam's new coalition between PRO Amsterdam and D66 has finalized an agreement that focuses on addressing the housing crisis and maintaining generous asylum policies while reducing the city's civi...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from June 5 to June 7
Amsterdam offers various activities for the weekend of June 5th to June 7th, including jazz performances in the city's oldest neighborhood. Additionally, visitors can enjoy wine tasting events held in...
Little disappointment among South and Red Light District residents over erotic center cancellation
Residents of Amsterdam's Zuid and De Wallen neighborhoods have reacted positively to the decision by political parties PRO and D66 to scrap plans for a centralized erotic center. The coalition will in...
Little disappointment among South and Red Light District residents over scrapped erotic center
Residents of Amsterdam's South and Red Light districts have reacted positively to the decision by political parties PRO and D66 to scrap plans for a large centralized erotic center. Instead of a singl...
Uplifting pop as grief processing for POM’s Liza van As: ‘I wanted to feel happy again’
Liza van As, lead singer of the pop group POM, has released the band's second album, 'Enlightened, baby', which uses upbeat music as a method of processing grief. Despite her initial expectations of w...
Picking strawberries on Strawberry Day: 'We're going to eat them all'
On 'Strawberry Day,' schoolchildren in Beverwijk participated in strawberry picking to learn about the region's history as a fruit cultivation and auction hub. The event aimed to teach children about ...
Van Vessem bakery in Kleverpark fully restored to original 1907 style
Bakery van Vessem has restored its original shop in the Kleverpark neighborhood to its historic 1907 style. The renovation marks a return to the roots of the nearly 120-year-old family business where ...
70,000 fans relieved: controversial rapper Kanye West allowed to perform in Arnhem
A Dutch court has rejected a request from a Jewish interest organization to declare Kanye West an undesirable person, allowing his scheduled performance in Arnhem to proceed. The ruling ensures that t...
Rutger & Thomas on relationship in the spotlight: 'Helping young people be themselves'
The popular YouTube couple Rutger and Thomas are gaining widespread recognition across the Netherlands for their children's books and media projects. Following the release of five books, they are laun...