Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Natalie Portman pregnant with third child
American actress Natalie Portman is expecting her third child. This will be her first child with her new partner, producer Tanguy Destable.
Pub owners happy they can broadcast all World Cup matches at night
Pub owners in Amsterdam are celebrating a decision by the municipality to allow bars to stay open late into the night to broadcast World Cup matches. Because the tournament is hosted in North America,...
Children on fatbike taken to hospital after collision with car in Velsen-Noord
Two 14-year-old youths were injured and taken to the hospital following a collision between their fatbike and a car in Velsen-Noord on Friday evening. The accident occurred on Gildenlaan, and the vict...
Princess Amalia on working visit to Amsterdam: From Café 't Mandje to Van der Pek community center
Ice cream parlor Tante Saar sold. Owner Pieter Reijnders on nearly 20 years of business on the Spaarne: 'I was emotional when the space was cleared out'
Pieter Reijnders has sold his ice cream parlor, Tante Saar, located on the Spaarne in Haarlem after nearly 20 years of business. The entrepreneur, who opened the shop in 2009, expressed emotional refl...
Annette has been cooking for neighbor Sandra, who has a spinal cord injury, for over two years: ‘When I see Annette, I start laughing’
Annette has been cooking weekly meals for her neighbor Sandra, who has a spinal cord injury and is unable to cook for herself, for over two years. This consistent support has led to the development of...
National parking app for disabled drivers available in Haarlem from June 1: 'We want an accessible city'
Starting June 1, the ParkerenPlus app will be available in Haarlem, allowing holders of the European Disabled Parking Card to park more easily in paid spaces. Alderman Berkhout confirmed the implement...
Circus Amalia parades through the city again: crowding for photos on the Zeedijk
Princess Amalia continued her introductory tour of Amsterdam with visits to the Red Light District, Zeedijk, and Warmoesstraat. Accompanied by Mayor Femke Halsema, the princess visited local businesse...
Crowds at Schiphol as May holiday begins: ‘People are herd animals: if they see a queue, they join it’
Rapper Ye's Poland concert cancelled after UK and France cancellations
Rapper Ye's concert scheduled for mid-June in Poland has been canceled, according to management at the Slaski stadium. This follows previous cancellations in France and the United Kingdom, the latter ...
Beekeeper hopes for help with bee count: 'Sit for half an hour, coffee, enjoy'
The 9th National Bee Count is taking place across the Netherlands this weekend, encouraging citizens to spend thirty minutes recording insect sightings to help researchers monitor declining population...
Koen’s meatball shop on Kinkerstraat is popular on TikTok: ‘People are coming to Amsterdam specifically’
Meat The Balls, a sandwich shop located on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam's Oud-West, has become a viral sensation on TikTok for its international take on the traditional Dutch meatball. The popularity of ...
Gunay Burger in the Bijlmer oddly enough isn't known for its burgers
The Art Zoo Museum feels like an eccentric scientist's cabinet of curiosities
Chantal Janzen has been on the cover of her own magazine for ten years
Amsterdam residents to be involved in new coalition negotiations
The political parties PRO and D66 plan to involve Amsterdam residents in the formation of a new coalition agreement by inviting 75 randomly selected citizens to participate in discussions. Alongside t...
De Achterklap Podcast | Marco's TV comeback divides and Gillis denies biting
Marco Borsato made his first television appearance since his legal case began, resulting in divided public opinion. Additionally, reality television star Peter Gillis recently appeared in court twice ...
Fewer aircraft noise complaints around Schiphol despite increase in flights
Willem's dream comes true: fencing to prevent railway accidents
After years of delays, rail infrastructure manager ProRail has installed a safety fence along the tracks between Overveen and Zandvoort to prevent children and deer from entering the line. The project...
Ronald Bartlema (1959 - 2026), Haarlems Dagblad culinary critic and Jeugdjournaal head, dies
Ronald Bartlema, the chief of NOS Jeugdjournaal and a culinary critic for Haarlems Dagblad, passed away at his home on April 15. He died peacefully surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy in...
'We want to bring France to Beverwijk': Martijn Duijn and Kelly Duijn open boulangerie on Breestraat
Martijn and Kelly Duijn are opening a French-style boulangerie on Breestraat in Beverwijk this Saturday following five months of construction. The couple aims to bring the atmosphere of France to the ...
Kim Kötter embraced HIV patients like a reincarnation of Lady Di, but she didn't forget her own webshop
Princess Amalia beams at photo call on bridge in heart of busy Amsterdam
Princess Amalia posed for the press during a scheduled photo session on a bridge in the center of Amsterdam. The 22-year-old royal participated in the event amidst the city's usual busy atmosphere.
King’s Day in Amsterdam? What you need to know about public transport and ferries (and where to avoid)
Public transport and ferry services in Amsterdam will implement route changes and special schedules during King's Night and King's Day celebrations. These measures aim to manage large crowds and help ...
Soundos El Ahmadi lost 35kg after pregnancy: 'Had to learn to walk again'
Dutch comedian Soundos El Ahmadi shared that she lost 35 kilograms gained during her last pregnancy, a process that took two years to complete. In an interview with &C magazine, the 44-year-old descri...
DJ and singers at the Old Pump: Hillegom welcomes flower parade with ‘Pomp and Splendor’ event
The town of Hillegom will celebrate the upcoming flower parade with a local event called 'Pomp en Pracht' at the Oude Pomp square this Saturday. The festivities will feature live music performances by...
Reserving a piece of sidewalk for King's Day is not cool
The article presents a weekly poll asking for public opinion on the practice of reserving sidewalk space for King's Day flea markets. Readers are invited to share whether they find pre-marking spots t...
Time is running out for circular shop MooiZooi in Molenwijk: still no new premises
Sustainable neighborhood shop MooiZooi is still searching for a new location as its current building in Haarlem's Molenwijk district is scheduled for demolition. Founder Alice Taylor expressed the urg...
Connection and togetherness key at Sea Fishing Day in Velsen-Zuid
Sportvisserij MidWest is organizing a Sea Fishing Day in Velsen-Zuid on Saturday, June 14, specifically for people with disabilities. The event aims to foster social connection and togetherness throug...
Saving in uncertain times: why having two buffers is important
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has advised consumers to establish financial buffers to navigate current economic uncertainty and rising costs. While the regulator emphasizes the i...