Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Several people unwell during marathon in Groningen
Several people became unwell during the Groningen marathon on Sunday. The Groningen Safety Region reported the incidents, though no specific details regarding the causes or conditions were provided.
Terrace screen 'Friethuys bij de Boer' accidentally destroyed; 'Fortunately no one was injured'
A motorist accidentally crashed into the terrace screens of the snack bar Friethuys bij de Boer around 10:40 AM. No injuries were reported in the incident, although the property sustained damage while...
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Fewer trains and delays between Leiden and Schiphol due to broken down train
A defective train has led to delays and a reduction in service between Leiden Centraal and Schiphol Airport on Sunday afternoon. Travelers are advised to expect fewer trains on this route during the e...
Telstar loses another member of technical staff; new coach Henk Brugge to help choose successor
Telstar is seeking a new goalkeeper coach as Rick van der Mast leaves the club to join NAC Breda. Technical manager Peter Hofstede and recently appointed head coach Henk Brugge will collaborate to fin...
KIOS crowned champions after victory over HBC: 'In my eyes we are the deserved champions'
KIOS secured the first-class championship title following a 20-10 victory over HBC. The team's victory was confirmed as their rivals Velocitas fell behind in their match, which players followed via a ...
Late bloomer Elvis Afrifa sprints with world elite: "I'm actually a football guy"
Elvis Afrifa, a 28-year-old sprinter from Amsterdam-Zuidoost, has emerged as a top competitor in the 100-meter sprint despite transitioning from football to athletics only at age 17. After competing i...
Culinary world tour at Wijk en Duin community center: 'I enjoy giving back to the community center'
Approximately 200 visitors attended the Culture Festival at the Wijk aan Duin community center in Haarlem on Saturday. The event featured a variety of international dishes from countries such as Turke...
From table tennis to surfing: Henk and Bjorn ready for Special Olympics in Haarlem
Nearly 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities are set to participate in the Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem from June 12 to 14. The article highlights the personal stories of competi...
Have you seen Rico, Bibi or Mila? These 20 pets are missing in Haarlem
Twenty pets, including animals named Rico, Bibi, and Mila, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. A list has been compiled to help local residents identify and help locate these missing ...
Strolling through the dunes at Castricum: hand in your phones and head outside
The article highlights an 11-kilometer hiking and cycling route through the dunes of Castricum, featured in the weekend supplement AlleTijd. It encourages readers to disconnect from their mobile phone...
VVC lose to ZVC’22 in final minute of extra time to remain in fourth division: ‘So close to penalties’
VVC will remain in the fourth division for at least another year after suffering a 1-2 loss to ZVC’22. The decisive goal was scored by Faissal Ouazane in the final minute of extra time, just as the ...
Summer weather forecast for Haarlem: 'Chance of extreme heat'
Haarlem is bracing for a hot and dry summer with a possibility of extreme heat, following a warm and sunny Pentecost weekend. Residents are encouraged to enjoy a tropical staycation in the city as hig...
Nature lovers wanted for the food forest in Spaarnwoude
Volunteers are being recruited to help maintain a newly planted food forest in Spaarnwoude, which features various edible trees and shrubs. Participants are needed on Friday mornings for tasks such as...
Over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities head to Haarlem for major national event: ‘They enjoy their achievement and help fallen opponents’
The Special Olympics National Games Haarlem 2026 will be held from June 12 to 14 across 16 locations in Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, and Zandvoort. Over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities are e...
Chris takes father Alewijn (98) and Peel (82) on adventure to Scotland: ‘It’s quite special to go on holiday with your 98-year-old father’
Chris van Reeuwijk recently returned from a two-week adventure in Scotland with his 98-year-old father, Alewijn, and their 82-year-old friend, Peel. The trio arrived back in the Netherlands via the fe...
Dementia residents at Het Gastenhuis Haarlem won’t be kept under lock and key: ‘That only causes unrest’
Het Gastenhuis Haarlem is constructing a new facility with 42 apartments for individuals with dementia on President Kennedylaan. Director Annemieke Bambach states that residents will not be locked ins...
Footballer Cody Gakpo and girlfriend Noa expecting second child
Dutch professional footballer Cody Gakpo and his girlfriend Noa van der Bij have announced they are expecting their second child. The 27-year-old athlete and his partner shared the news with their fol...
Talk about the final stage of life, says Jet Flesseman of Beverwijk Hospice: otherwise you lose control over your own care
Jet Flesseman, coordinator of the Beverwijk Hospice, emphasizes the importance of discussing the end-of-life phase to ensure individuals maintain control over their own care. Hospice Groep Midden-Kenn...
Record amount raised during Night against Sexual Violence
Nearly 2,300 participants raised a record-breaking 320,000 euros during the fourth edition of the "Night against Sexual Violence" march in Rotterdam. Organized by Plan International, the event aimed t...
Marlies (52) finally follows her heart: ‘My career switch was labeled a step back’
Marlies, a 52-year-old former lawyer, has decided to leave her career to prioritize personal fulfillment over professional status and financial gain. Despite societal expectations and the perception o...
Weeronline: June will be warmer and drier than average
According to Weeronline, June is expected to be warmer and drier than average in the Netherlands. Although the first week of the month may be unsettled, temperatures are predicted to rise with more fr...
Bert (69) considers himself too difficult for a nursing home
69-year-old Bert Hassink has chosen to end his life through euthanasia after a muscle disease left him physically incapacitated. He expressed that he felt unsuitable for a nursing home environment and...
Lisa (29) from Amsterdam wants to protect women from 'prying' period apps
Lisa Volkers from Amsterdam has developed a privacy-focused menstruation app called Period to protect women's intimate data from being sold to third parties. The app offers a neutral design alternativ...
Nel keeps receiving payment reminders for her already paid Museum Card
A customer named Nel is receiving repeated payment reminders for a Museum Card subscription she has already paid for. The Museum Card grants access to over 500 museums across the Netherlands for a sta...
No crisis foster parents available: "Heartbreaking, many people don't realize they are eligible"
Youth care organization Levvel is calling on Amsterdam residents to become crisis foster parents to address a severe shortage that often forces children to be placed far from their homes. Experienced ...
Wouter Klootwijk on special spice jars: ‘Are you fooling our mother, spice blenders?’
Wouter Klootwijk's weekly food column critiques the wide variety of specialized herb mixes sold in supermarkets. He questions the necessity of these products and explores whether herb producers are mi...
Baking pancakes and rocking in church; André Krul ends Brazilian adventure and sets his sights on Nepal
Dutch goalkeeper André Krul has concluded his football tenure in Brazil and is now preparing for a new professional adventure in Nepal. The move follows the mata-mata quarterfinals, where Krul reflec...
Dozens of Borneokade residents hold brief protest at fences on jetty
Dozens of residents at the Borneokade in Amsterdam held a protest against fences recently installed by the municipality on a popular swimming pier. The fences were put up following a court ruling rega...
Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners proposes to girlfriend just before World Cup
Dutch national football player Teun Koopmeiners has announced his engagement to girlfriend Rosa Schmidt. The proposal took place at Lake Como just two weeks before the start of the World Cup.