Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'Strange' furniture store helps Piet for free
After the furniture store where he purchased his chair went out of business, a man named Piet struggled to find a replacement part for a broken handle. Eventually, a different furniture store assisted...
Final section of A16 near Rotterdam reopens to traffic
The main northbound carriageway of the A16 near Rotterdam has reopened to traffic following overnight repair work. The repairs were carried out after a truck caught fire on the motorway on Thursday af...
Burglar flees to roof after partying with fried shrimp and whisky: 'First he snorted his nose full'
A burglar in Haarlem fled to the rooftops of a residential block on Alexander Bellstraat on Thursday morning to evade police arrest. Before climbing onto the roof, the intruder had reportedly broken i...
Diddy's lawyers: Judge made mistake in sentencing
Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team has filed for his immediate release, claiming Judge Arun Subramanian made an error when sentencing him to four years and two months in prison this July. The legal team i...
Rick Brandsteder will not appeal DUI conviction
Former presenter Rick Brandsteder will not appeal his conviction for driving under the influence following a car accident in March 2025. His lawyer confirmed that Brandsteder has accepted the 1,650 eu...
10 years old and addicted to cosmetics thanks to social media: is such a cream really necessary?
Children in the final year of primary school are increasingly focused on complex skincare and makeup routines driven by social media tutorials. This growing obsession among ten-year-olds has prompted ...
Fire destroys elderly couple's car: "I can put on a brave face, but that's not me"
Arsonists destroyed several vehicles over Easter weekend in Amsterdam East, including the car an elderly couple relied on for medical transport. Police confirmed that both vehicle and scooter fires we...
Amsterdam clubs experiment with ‘Cineville for nightlife’ to attract more visitors
How an April Fool's joke earned the red Dirk shopping bag a spot in the Stedelijk Museum
Roadworks around Zuidas again: A10 South and East closed all weekend
Eighth graders talk about the secondary school lottery: ‘My mother was more nervous than I was’
Dozens of flower artworks in and around De Zilk as village prepares for annual mosaic festival
The village of De Zilk is preparing for its annual flower mosaic festival on April 11 and 12, featuring dozens of artworks created from local blooms. This event highlights the floral beauty of the Bol...
Tina de Bruin and seriously ill Vincent Croiset marry earlier than planned
Dutch actors Tina de Bruin and Vincent Croiset married on Wednesday, moving their wedding date forward following Croiset's cancer diagnosis in November. De Bruin shared photos of the ceremony on Insta...
Frank Maduro (79) saw his father fall from the roof after a ‘perfect game’; Federation honors him for services to baseball
Frank Maduro, a 79-year-old long-time volunteer for the Hoofddorp Pioniers baseball club, has been awarded a federation medal of honor by the KNBSB for his dedication to the sport. Maduro was also nam...
Fifty residents of Beverwijk head to Postcode Lottery Miljoenenjacht studio
Fifty residents from the 1944 postcode area in Beverwijk will appear on the television show "Postcode Loterij Miljoenenjacht" this weekend. The participants will have the opportunity to compete for si...
Eliëtte driven crazy by KLM email runaround after lost luggage
Eliëtte expresses frustration with KLM's repetitive email process after her luggage was lost during a flight. While passengers are entitled to reimbursement for essential purchases, the airline's com...
Fewer students get into preferred school for third year in a row
For the third consecutive year, the percentage of Amsterdam eighth-graders placed in their first-choice secondary school has declined, falling below 75% for the first time. Data from the Association o...
New series brings Haarlem’s vanished castles back to life
A new series explores the history of vanished medieval castles in the Haarlem region, specifically highlighting sites like Huis ter Kleef. The program brings these historical strongholds and their sig...
Plans for vibrant and mixed-use urban neighborhood at the site of Garden Center Osdorp
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Dennis Bergkamp slams door on return to Ajax: 'Then it’s over'
Dennis Bergkamp has ruled out a future return to Ajax, stating that his time with the club is finished following his previous unpleasant departure. Bergkamp noted that while he enjoyed his past tenure...
At the organic sheep farm: These sheep may give less milk, but the quality is higher and the animals are healthier
Mark and Anita van Alderwegen have operated Boerderij De Schapenstreek, an organic sheep farm near Lutjebroek, for twenty-seven years. They produce artisanal ice cream, yogurt, and cheese from sheep's...
Shivering slightly, Maaike van der Plas closed her eyes in a bus shelter under an emergency blanket: 'This is perfect'
During a late-night cycling trip through the Belgian Ardennes, Maaike van der Plas and her cousin stopped at a wooden bus shelter at 4 AM to take a brief 15-minute rest. Wrapped in emergency blankets ...
Family of woman who died on Koninginneweg asks people not to share photos on social media
The family of a woman found dead in her Amsterdam home on March 26 has requested that her identity and photos of her and her child not be shared on social media. A suspect, who is the victim's partner...
Mysterious pedestrian button without a traffic light in Heemskerk: What happens when you press it?
A mysterious pedestrian push button has been discovered in Heemskerk despite the absence of an accompanying traffic light or a road to cross. The device's function remains unknown, as such buttons are...
Diving club found guilty in diver’s death after tank explosion and fined
Gregory Porter to perform with Metropole Orkest at Olympic Stadium in June
American jazz and soul singer Gregory Porter will perform at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on June 29. He will be accompanied by the Metropole Orchestra during the concert event.
Clen V., suspected of murdering partner, previously appeared on 'Lang Leve de Liefde' and dated Iris Hond
Clen V., a 39-year-old entrepreneur and former dating show participant, is suspected of murdering his 40-year-old partner in Amsterdam. The suspect previously appeared on the television program 'Lang ...
Haarlem photographer Laurens van Houten photographed Elvis in Las Vegas: ‘I smuggled the camera in my underwear’
Haarlem photographer Laurens van Houten recounts his experience of smuggling a camera into a Las Vegas showroom to illegally capture photos of Elvis Presley. He describes how the iconic singer noticed...
Clothing swap café for women: ‘If you don't wear it anymore, swap it’
A clothing swap café for women provides a simple and sustainable way to acquire new clothing by trading unused items. This practice helps to protect the environment by reducing the need for the produ...