Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Preparatory work during first Velsertraverse weekend closure: 'A lot happening in a small space'
Preparatory work for the renovation of the Velsertraverse successfully began during its first weekend closure, involving tasks like moving signs and installing LED lighting. Project officials noted th...
Stranded mudflat hikers rescued by lifeboats and helicopter
A group of 32 mudflat hikers was rescued from the Wadden Sea near Ameland on Sunday morning using rescue boats and a helicopter. The emergency services intervened after the group encountered difficult...
Musician Danjil Tuhumena fought for his life, music helped him recover: ‘Stayed positive’
Musician Danjil Tuhumena, known for his appearances on "The Voice of Holland," recently shared his experience battling a life-threatening liver disease. He credits his recovery and positive mindset to...
Transition regret: Gundolf wanted to be a woman, regretted it and celebrates 'return' with baptism
67-year-old Gundolf from Zandvoort celebrated his return to living as a man with a baptism ceremony after spending 35 years as a trans woman. He expressed regret over his gender reassignment surgery a...
Rick gives up plane seat for elderly lady and ends up in overbooked Dublin
Rick gave up his seat to an elderly passenger on an overbooked flight, resulting in an unplanned extra night in Dublin. He is now seeking reimbursement for his hotel expenses after the airline refused...
Wouter Klootwijk on who decides what is beautiful and tasty: 'beauty cannot be measured'
Wouter Klootwijk discusses the subjective nature of beauty and taste in his weekly column. He explores the difficulty of measuring aesthetic appeal, specifically in the context of determining the tast...
Explainer | Why (almost) no one saw Bulgaria's Eurovision win coming
According to actress Hanna van Vliet, every Amsterdammer must visit these 5 places: ‘In Café Saarein you run into all your exes’
You'd have to be crazy to miss the chance to see Harry Styles in Amsterdam
Queen Máxima celebrates 55th birthday privately
Queen Máxima is celebrating her 55th birthday this Sunday in a private setting with her family. The Government Information Service confirmed that the occasion is being marked within a domestic circle...
Crowds at Bijlmer Arena station after three concerts, including Harry Styles
Following three simultaneous concerts in Amsterdam, including a performance by Harry Styles, Station Bijlmer Arena experienced severe overcrowding and a brief temporary closure on Monday night. The st...
Harry Styles kicks off Arena concert series to loud cheers
British singer Harry Styles kicked off his concert series at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on Saturday night. Thousands of fans greeted the artist with deafening cheers as he performed the open...
Video | Harry Styles has entire concert audience sing for fan's birthday
Hillegom completes first task and can no longer be directly relegated
Hillegom avoided direct relegation after securing a 2-0 victory against VIOS W. The team now has a chance to achieve full safety in their final match of the season, depending on their own result and t...
After three days of camping, it's finally time for the 'Harries': "It was cold and rainy"
Fans of Harry Styles have begun entering the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam for the first of ten scheduled concerts after camping outside for up to three days in cold and rainy weather. Local busine...
HBC on the verge of promotion playoffs after flattering 4-1 win at DEM
HBC moved into third place in the fourth division after a 1-4 victory over DEM under interim coach Jasper Ketting. The team is now just one win away from securing a spot in the promotion playoffs.
Police warn about WhatsApp 'girl houses', girls sharing personal photos
Police in Amsterdam are warning about 'WhatsApp girls' houses,' where children as young as 11 share personal photos and videos that may be monitored by anonymous adults. These channels often require a...
Froukje de Both once suffered whiplash: ‘I just accepted that stiff neck’
Dutch presenter Froukje de Both shared her experiences living with the long-term effects of a whiplash injury in a recent interview. She explained that she has accepted her chronic stiff neck and limi...
A man experiences a hot flash. Yanaika Zomer: 'Why do we only acknowledge it's not exaggeration when a man finds it annoying?'
Yanaika Zomer criticizes the societal double standard where hot flashes are only validated when experienced by men rather than women. The author illustrates this point by describing a man using a cool...
Ella is in love with the IJmuiden port area: 'The grit, the bustle. I feel truly at home here'
Ella Grapperhaus has opened her kickboxing school, Ella’s, in the industrial Vissershavenstraat area of IJmuiden. The 35-year-old owner expresses a deep personal connection to the raw and busy atmos...
The city eyes the countryside: 'You can see the Green Heart is being gnawed at'
Urban development is increasingly encroaching on the Groene Hart region, specifically along the Hofdijklaan between Leiderdorp and Oud Ade. As farms are replaced by housing and holiday parks, local re...
Watching the Eurovision final tonight after all? Don't miss these countries
This article provides a viewing guide for the Eurovision Song Contest final, highlighting must-see performances. It includes specific timing details to help viewers tune in for the competition's most ...
Disbelief among watch hunters on PC Hooftstraat after sale cancelled: 'Shame it wasn't better organized'
A highly anticipated sale of an exclusive watch collection in Amsterdam's P.C. Hooftstraat was cancelled this morning due to safety concerns. Dozens of people had camped outside for days to purchase t...
Beatrixplein intersection in Haarlem-East reopens, major Prins Bernhardlaan project to be completed by end of year
The intersection of Prins Bernhardlaan and Prinses Beatrixplein in Haarlem has partially reopened to traffic following a major renovation. While some sections near Van Zeggelenplein remain closed for ...
King Charles 'saddened' by death of soldier at horse show
King Charles expressed his sadness following the death of a soldier at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday. The soldier died at the scene after falling from his horse while exiting the arena.
Johnny de Mol sought comfort in food during difficult period after abuse case
Dutch presenter Johnny de Mol revealed in an interview that he struggled emotionally and turned to food for comfort following an assault case filed by his ex-partner in 2020. The legal case was eventu...
Manor in Santpoort-Noord: new owners, traditionally delicious (8)
The Chinese-Indonesian restaurant Manor in Santpoort-Noord has transitioned to new ownership after being operated by the Wu family for over forty years. Located on Hagelingerweg, the establishment rem...
Peter Gillis is back, and Eurovision – as if nothing happened
In Hakim Traïdia’s home village, they didn’t believe in newspapers. Now, a paper wants him to write columns.
Actor and mime artist Hakim Traïdia, widely known for his role in Sesamstraat, has joined the newspaper as a bi-weekly columnist. Born in Algeria and a resident of Haarlem since 1979, Traïdia will b...
Many Swatch stores closed worldwide due to chaos over new watch
Swiss watchmaker Swatch temporarily closed its stores in several countries, including the Netherlands, on Saturday due to overwhelming crowds for a new watch launch. Similar closures occurred in the U...