Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
NOC*NSF silent on Van den Hoogenband departure over sports funding concerns
The Dutch sports organization NOC*NSF expressed concerns about a lack of funding for sports during a press briefing on Monday at Papendal. Despite the financial discussion, officials refused to commen...
Judge issues temporary restraining order against Sabrina Carpenter's alleged stalker
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a man accused of stalking singer Sabrina Carpenter. The singer reported that the individual repeatedly appeared at her Los Angeles home and had...
Less pressure, more fun: racing at Zandvoort is a relaxing break for Thijs Boogaard (17)
Seventeen-year-old tennis talent Thijs Boogaard has rejoined TC Zandvoort for the first three matches of the season. After this brief stint, he will leave the team to compete in Rosmalen, following an...
Haarlem to get international train service to Antwerp, Ghent, and Paris as GoVolta adds stop
Starting December 14, train operator GoVolta will launch a daily international service connecting Haarlem to Paris, with intermediate stops in Antwerp and Ghent. The company specifically chose Haarlem...
How Pride grew from a small gay party to a mega-event: "It’s always been a struggle"
Journalists Michiel Klaassen and Menno Sedee have released a book exploring the 30-year history of Amsterdam Pride and its evolution from a promotional party into a major activist event. The authors h...
Record proceeds for KWF after successful Vissenloop and VissenRun
The Vissenloop and VissenRun events raised a record-breaking 150,000 euros for the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) this past weekend. A total of 2,734 participants took part in the walking and running edit...
Blake Lively seeks to recover legal costs from Justin Baldoni after settlement
Actress Blake Lively is requesting that a judge order Justin Baldoni to cover her legal expenses following their recent settlement. This move comes less than a month after the two reached an agreement...
Aalsmeer reaps the rewards of handball player Donny Vink's return: He's enjoying it again
Handballer Donny Vink has returned to Aalsmeer after a brief retirement, helping the team reach the national championship finals. The 27-year-old recently signed a one-year contract extension, citing ...
New name for merged Bloemendaal and Heemstede welfare organizations: 'Says in one word what we stand for'
The welfare organizations WIJ Heemstede and Welzijn Bloemendaal have officially merged and rebranded under the new name 'Sterk Bloemendaal Heemstede.' The organization introduced a new logo and visual...
Community center De Hofstede in Velserbroek attracting more visitors: Drinks at a reasonable price
Community center De Hofstede in Velserbroek has seen a significant increase in visitors, reaching 850 people per week after facing potential closure in 2023. The center is now attracting a wider demog...
Delays at Belgian airports due to strike
A spontaneous strike by air traffic controllers at Skeyes caused flight delays at several Belgian airports on Tuesday morning. Approximately 25 flights were delayed at Brussels Airport and around 20 a...
Gigantic Anno Asia opens opposite Amstel Station: ‘We don’t want to be a food barn’
Former gallery owner Hans Gieles (69) receives 1,558 euros state pension per month: ‘Even with little money, you can manage in Amsterdam’
Children as young as 10 can now use mobile payments at youth bank BUUT
ABN AMRO's youth bank, BUUT, has launched a service allowing children as young as 10 years old to make mobile payments using their smartphones. Starting Tuesday, BUUT claims to be the first bank in th...
School trips under pressure due to funding shortages: 'Roller coasters have multiple functions'
Primary schools in the Netherlands are increasingly struggling to fund school trips as parental contributions decline in high-poverty areas. To address this issue, the Youth Education Fund is distribu...
Kim Kardashian fuels Lewis Hamilton relationship rumors with Instagram photos
Kim Kardashian has shared photos featuring Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton on Instagram, fueling ongoing relationship rumors between the pair. The images represent the first time the reality star has ...
PuinHoop shows the struggles but also the hope of young artists: ‘Our generation is good at nostalgia’
What is heat power? New weather metric determines if it's too hot to work or exercise
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is introducing a new metric called 'hittekracht' in its weather app this Tuesday. This hourly indicator is designed to help users determine when t...
Amsterdam not (yet) caught up in World Cup fever
NH Sport visited the center of Amsterdam to gauge public excitement for the upcoming World Cup, finding that public enthusiasm and street decorations are currently low. Despite the quiet start, local ...
Superfan Sylvana visits twelve Harry Styles shows this year. Celina goes to the Arena three times. 'Every night is different'
Harry Styles is performing ten concerts at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam as part of his Together, Together Tour, drawing fans from around the world to the Netherlands. Local fans are attending ...
Court rules in favor of municipality in wind turbine dispute with province
The court has ruled in favor of the municipality of Amsterdam in its dispute with the province of Noord-Holland over the construction of three wind turbines at the Noorder IJplas. The judge determined...
Sabine hit on head by large foam block, broke her neck: "I knew this was completely wrong"
A woman named Sabine suffered a broken neck and a severe concussion after a 15-kilogram foam block fell on her from a third-story apartment on the Bloemgracht in Amsterdam. While police initially trea...
Gen Z is too busy to waste time. GerBen van ’t Hek reflects on the time when doing nothing was normal
Author GerBen van 't Hek reflects on the generational difference in productivity, noting that members of Gen Z seem much more focused on their activities than previous generations. Observing a young g...
Zien tunnel in pastel colors, a keychain and Fixi complaints: Four Bonhoeffer students focus on safety in Uitgeest
Four students from the Bonhoeffer College Technasium conducted a study on public safety and the sense of security in Uitgeest as part of their Research & Design course. Their project resulted in sever...
Red Cross warns runners of heatstroke risk on Heat Action Day
June 2nd marks Heat Action Day, an initiative by the International Red Cross to raise awareness about the life-threatening risks of extreme heat. In the Netherlands, safety regions are providing guida...
North Holland to implement more active rainbow policy
The province of North Holland is launching a more active policy to support the LGBTQIA+ community in partnership with local municipalities and interest groups. The initiative includes the creation of ...
Why most fountains in Amsterdam are still not working
Ronald Schram (1965-2026) seized every opportunity he got: ‘He clung to life and didn’t want to go. He had so many things left to do’
Ronald Schram (1965-2026) was a physical chemist and musician who completed his doctoral studies in Amsterdam and was known as a vibrant social figure. He began playing guitar in a band at age eleven ...
How New York celebrates and protects its bodegas – and why Amsterdam treats its tokos as decor
Plenty of enthusiasts at the Open Garden Route in Castricum: 'Those poppies are incredibly beautiful'
The Open Gardens Route in Castricum featured fourteen different locations where visitors could admire a variety of flowers, plants, and trees. Garden enthusiasts explored these peaceful green spaces a...