Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
District chairs recommend keeping three executive board members per district
District chairs in Amsterdam have written to the city council advising against reducing the number of daily board members per district from three to two. They argue that three members are necessary fo...
Frits Spits had to get used to retirement: 'It was a hard transition'
78-year-old radio veteran Frits Spits shared in a recent interview on NPO Radio 1 that he found the transition to retirement difficult after stopping his radio work in late December. Speaking on the p...
Sidney Schutte swaps Herengracht for Amsterdam-Zuid: star chef opens new restaurant in old gym
Nick de Graaf (HBC) isn't a natural striker, but he's the region's top scorer: 'Euphoric feeling like nothing else. Amazing!'
Nick de Graaf of HBC finished the 2025-2026 football season as the regional top scorer with 19 goals. He secured the title after his closest rivals, Nigel Compter and Kaya Lima, failed to overtake him...
Elly has spent seventy happy summers at the Little Beach in IJmuiden aan Zee: ‘This is my everything. And I hope it lasts a long time’
73-year-old Elly van der Peet is celebrating her 70th summer season at the Kleine Strand in IJmuiden aan Zee. She spends every season at her beach house regardless of the weather, expressing a deep li...
No alien visit: this unusual aerial phenomenon is (likely) visible over Haarlem
Residents of Haarlem may observe mysterious silver-blue streaks in the night sky over the next few weeks. These visual phenomena are not extraterrestrial in origin but are a natural atmospheric occurr...
Every time I passed by Diny I gave her a pack of cigarettes – but one day it was dark in her living room
Dutch people pay less often with cash at the checkout
Cash payments in the Netherlands have dropped significantly, now accounting for only 17% of point-of-sale transactions. Even among individuals aged 75 and older, there is a clear trend toward using de...
Rosie O'Donnell open about expensive facelift: 'Cost more than my car'
American television host Rosie O'Donnell revealed she underwent a facelift in January that cost more than her car. The presenter decided to have the cosmetic procedure after losing 23 kilograms.
Drake sets record for most songs on US charts
Canadian rapper Drake has set a new record for the most simultaneous entries on the Billboard Hot 100 in a single week. Following the release of three new albums, he surpassed the previous record held...
Wednesday cooler after Tuesday's record heat, then temperatures rise again
Have your passport or ID card delivered to your home for free before the summer holidays
Residents can have their new passports or ID cards delivered to their home or workplace for free throughout June and early July. This service aims to provide convenience and eliminate the need for in-...
More passengers via Eindhoven Airport despite Middle East unrest and rising fuel costs
Eindhoven Airport recorded its busiest first quarter ever, seeing a significant increase in passenger numbers despite higher kerosene prices and Middle East unrest. While Schiphol faces setbacks, the ...
Singer Maluma struggled with panic attacks: 'Changed my life'
Colombian singer Maluma revealed during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show that he suffered from panic attacks in late 2024. He described the experience as life-changing during the interview.
Boating on the canals: 7 canal cruises in Haarlem
Haarlem offers several canal cruise options for those looking to explore the city's historic center from the water. Visitors can enjoy guided tours that provide insights into Haarlem's history while r...
‘You have London, you have Paris and you have Lelystad,’ they say outside the station – but then the spectacle begins
Commercial waste in East ends up in household bins far too often
Authorities in the Amsterdam-Oost district are implementing stricter enforcement against business owners who dispose of commercial waste in household containers, leading to littered shopping streets. ...
Pickleball takes over Haarlem, popular with disabled athletes: ‘It’s accessible’
Pickleball is gaining popularity in Haarlem and across the Netherlands as an accessible alternative to tennis and padel. Bernadette Snijders Blok, chairperson of Pickleball Holland, notes that the spo...
Joy or heartbreak: which regional clubs still face a play-off battle?
Several football clubs are entering promotion and relegation play-offs as the regular season comes to an end. While many players have already begun their summer break, these regional teams must contin...
Overveen water treatment plant to reopen in a few years as water conservation trend stalls
PWN is set to reactivate its historic drinking water purification site in Overveen within a few years to address stagnating water conservation trends. The facility, which originally opened in 1898 to ...
Drug 3-MMC is almost never what it seems, Trimbos Institute finds
The Trimbos Institute reports that drugs sold as 3-MMC in the Netherlands rarely contain the actual substance. Data from the Drugs Information and Monitoring System reveals that only 3 percent of samp...
Number of homes worth at least a million increases significantly
The number of homes in the Netherlands valued at one million euros or more reached 273,000 in 2025. This marks a significant increase of nearly 50,000 homes compared to the previous year.
A €150,000 prefab home for first-time buyers? ‘At Landal you see the most beautiful cottages’
Knowledge organization Platform31 is advocating for factory-built homes as an affordable and rapid solution for starters in the housing market. The group suggests that allowing individuals to purchase...
Hundreds of residents desperate as heating systems fail for years in Haarlem and Amstelveen
Hundreds of residents in Haarlem and Amstelveen have faced persistent failures with their gas-free heat and cold storage (WKO) systems for years, leaving many without heating or cooling. The issues hi...
Forgot to reserve a loaner car? No problem at Garage Majoor
Garage Majoor offers loaner cars to customers bringing their vehicles in for repairs, even if they have forgotten to make a prior reservation. The service aims to provide a positive experience for cli...
Will it be another hot summer and why (not)? And four more questions about the heat
The Netherlands recently experienced record-breaking temperatures, with May 26 being the hottest ever recorded at 31.2 degrees Celsius. While temperatures are expected to cool temporarily, meteorologi...
Floortje (44) never felt at home in the ‘normal’ dance world — until she taught seniors to dance: ‘Now I can make a difference with something I’m good at’
Majority of Amsterdammers interested in neighborhood library of things
Parool readers’ favorite trees: ‘This tree brings a touch of Paris to Amsterdam’
