Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Living Mesh, portraits of wise over-80s in Photo Gallery De Gang
The Bijbels Museum is presenting the exhibition "WIJS!" at Fotogalerie De Gang, featuring portraits of sixteen individuals over the age of 80. The project uses photography by Ilvy Njiokiktjien and per...
His own docuseries shows: Rafael Nadal was addicted to the pain of tennis as well as winning
You always get something nice from lucky dip fairy Suzanne: ‘I’m wearing this dress home, okay?’
The Waldorf aan Zee primary school in IJmuiden held a summer bazaar featuring twenty-three stalls with organic plants and handmade crafts. Suzanne the 'grab-bag fairy' entertained attendees as they br...
Zeeweg partially closed in June and September for accessibility trial
The province of Noord-Holland and several municipalities, including Haarlem, are launching a trial for a P+R and beach bus service to improve coastal accessibility. Consequently, the Zeeweg (N200) wil...
35-year-old man arrested for assaulting son of Parool columnist Yesim Candan
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for assaulting the minor son of columnist Yesim Candan with a chain lock in South Amsterdam. The attack occurred in a tunnel under the A10 and followed a threatenin...
Who will be the new Amsterdam district administrators? PRO and D66 present list of veterans and fresh faces
Curaçao fans excited for World Cup: I wear the shirt almost every day
Fans of Curaçao in Amsterdam's Zuidoost district are expressing immense pride and excitement as the national team prepares for its first-ever World Cup appearance. Local residents shared their antici...
Yesim Candan on arrested assault suspect: ‘I am so happy’
ANBI status for WishAmbulance Netherlands: 'Special wishes should be available to everyone'
Stichting WensenAmbulance Nederland has been granted ANBI status, providing official recognition for its charitable work in fulfilling special final wishes. This designation also applies to the organi...
Bridge club to play on ‘safer’ Wednesday afternoons in Santpoort-Noord to avoid evening outings
Bridgeclub De Kennemers will begin hosting afternoon sessions in Santpoort-Noord starting September 1. The new Wednesday afternoon slot complements their existing Thursday evening schedule, catering t...
Finally a roof over your head: new youth home opens in Haarlem
A new housing facility for six formerly homeless or vulnerable young people has opened in Haarlem, marking the city's seventh such youth house. The project, a collaboration between the municipality an...
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk: 'Something very special could happen this World Cup'
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk stated he is ready for his final World Cup appearance after recovering from a mentally challenging season at Liverpool. Following a short break with his family, the...
Beret parade and military exercises on the water in Amsterdam
On Friday, June 12, 200 participants will conclude their National Resilience Training in Amsterdam with a series of marches and military exercises on the water. The event includes a beret parade marki...
Den Bosch wants to reduce crowds on the Thursday before Carnival
The Den Bosch city government has proposed a ban on carnival events on the Thursday before the holiday to reduce large crowds in the city center. The proposal includes restricting alcohol-selling esta...
Physically disabled Margarit Groothedde wrote a children's book with her eyes: 'It's amazing that it's in stores now'
Youth event Megafestatie returns to Jaarbeurs after 24 years
The youth event Megafestatie will return to the Jaarbeurs Utrecht on July 10 and 11, 2027, after a 24-year hiatus. The event returns to the same venue where previous editions were originally held.
Haarlem's Grote Markt to host marching bands during the March of the Musicians
The Mars der Muzikanten event will take place on Haarlem's Grote Markt on Sunday, June 14. Various marching bands will perform during the event, which is similar to a traditional military tattoo.
Life lessons from Sparrow, Quetzal and Hoopoe: Sabine Wassenberg and Kamel Essabane transform an ancient Sufi poem into a philosophical retelling
Sabine Wassenberg and Kamel Essabane have released 'De vlucht van de vogels', a philosophical retelling of an ancient Sufi poem. The story follows a group of birds on a journey through seven valleys t...
Is tracking your child with a GPS watch a good idea?
Annefleur is debating whether to purchase GPS watches for her primary school-aged children to track their location at all times. The article addresses the considerations parents face when deciding to ...
RFC Haarlem competes for 'Sports Accommodation of the Year 2026' with clubhouse built to last a century: 'We are four times label A+'
RFC Haarlem is competing for the 'Sports Accommodation of the Year 2026' award established by NOC*NSF. The club's new clubhouse was designed for extreme durability to last 100 years and features a hig...
Dutch people throwing away less food, but still about 25kg per year
Dutch households have significantly reduced food waste, throwing away an average of 25.5 kilograms of solid food per person last year. According to research from the Voedingscentrum, this marks a near...
Food waste among the Dutch falls even further
Food waste in the Netherlands has decreased to an average of 25.5 kilograms per person, down from 33.4 kilograms in 2022. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre, which has tracked household waste every thre...
Dutch fans John and Erica travel across the US hoping to attend World Cup final: ‘Imagine if we’re in the stadium for sixty dollars’
John and Erica van den Berg from Abbenes have secured tickets for every potential match of the Dutch national team at the upcoming World Cup in the United States. The couple expresses strong optimism ...
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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have split, according to US media
Singer Ariana Grande and actor Ethan Slater have reportedly ended their relationship after several months together. Sources cited by US media indicate that the couple split amicably a few months ago.
170 participants from 8 countries head to Haarlem for special Shaolin kung fu event
The Spaarnehal in Haarlem will host the Open Dutch Championship Shaolin Kung Fu on Saturday, June 13. Approximately 170 participants from eight countries will gather for the event, which features trad...
Ariana Grande scores tenth US No. 1 hit and joins illustrious list
Ariana Grande has achieved her tenth number one hit in the United States with her new single 'hate that I made you love me.' She becomes the thirteenth artist to reach this milestone, joining a select...
Higher airfares and holiday park prices drive up inflation: daily life more expensive
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5 percent in May compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase was primarily driven by the rising costs of airline ticke...
Saving tip! Have your Amsterdam cat microchipped for free in June
Cat owners in Amsterdam can have their pets microchipped for free throughout the month of June. The initiative aims to help lost cats be reunited with their owners more easily if they end up in an ani...
Mart Hoogkamer no longer wants to be confronted with his father's arrest
Dutch singer Mart Hoogkamer stated he no longer wants to be confronted with news regarding his father's arrest for allegedly making threats. Hoogkamer emphasized that he has not been in contact with h...