Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
New train between Amsterdam and Paris, journey via Ghent takes seven hours
A new train connection between Amsterdam and Paris has been launched, offering a journey time of approximately seven hours. The service travels via Ghent rather than Brussels and includes stops at nin...
Thugs in Zandvoort are pathetic losers
Authorities in Zandvoort have introduced preventive searches following a week of vandalism and public disturbances caused by troublemakers. Residents have expressed support for the increased police pr...
Heineken Experience celebrates 25th anniversary with free entry for Amsterdammers: ‘No way I’d pay thirty euros, but this was a nice gesture’
From competitors to colleagues: Myron and Ferron open their own Barberclub
Myron Sprengers and Ferron van Weerdenburg are set to open their new barbershop, Barberclub, on June 1st in IJmuiden. After spending a month and a half renovating a property on Ampèrestraat, the form...
Akersloot finally gets a bakery again: 'This was my father's last wish'
The village of Akersloot will welcome a new bakery this Saturday, ending a two-year period without a local baker. The previous family-run establishment closed following the sudden death of its owner, ...
Second-hand bookstore in Kinkerbuurt faces closure due to steep rent hike
The second-hand bookstore Sterre der Zee in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt faces closure after the death of its owner and a proposed tripling of the rent by the landlord, Stadgenoot. A group of volunteers is...
Fire in thatched-roof home in Aalsmeer, possible lightning strike
A fire broke out in the thatched roof of a 19th-century former farmhouse in Aalsmeer on Tuesday afternoon, likely caused by a lightning strike. Firefighters are using aerial platforms to battle the bl...
'Replica' of Golden Coach drives through the Jordaan: "Nice that there's a dachshund on it"
Artist Riny Assink paraded his hand-built replica of the Golden Coach through Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood to honor the area's historical connection to the original royal carriage. The replica, wh...
Run, coffee, croissant and DJ set. Beverwijk bakery hosts social run. 'We hope to become very big through this'
La petite boulangerie in Beverwijk is launching a social run event that combines a group jog with coffee, croissants, and a DJ set. Inspired by popular trends in larger cities, the bakery aims to grow...
Máxima completes first part of military training: 'An example to many'
Queen Máxima has completed the first phase of her military training as a reservist for the Dutch Ministry of Defence. She received her beret during a ceremony in Breda on Friday afternoon, where the ...
Cycling back to the ferry together: Students create project to improve sense of safety in Amsterdam North
Borneosteiger partially fenced off following Council of State ruling on resident nuisance
Cooling off in Amsterdam: where to swim in hot weather
As summer temperatures rise, Amsterdam offers various locations for residents and visitors to cool off by swimming. The city features several outdoor pools and official swimming spots designated for p...
Amsterdam theater maker Yassine el Amriti (24): ‘The common thread in my work is the desire to belong’
The cheese on the loaded fries at the Amstelpark Playground snack bar is real cheese!
Number of tourist overnight stays rises again to 23.7 million
Amsterdam recorded a new high of 23.7 million tourist overnight stays in 2025, surpassing the city's self-imposed cap of 20 million. Although the growth rate is slowing, the municipality anticipates n...
Leontine Ruiters resumes work after car accident
Dutch personality Leontine Ruiters has returned to work following a car accident on Ibiza involving her and her daughter Jada. Despite suffering bruised ribs and several bruises, Ruiters is continuing...
Stacks of Donald Ducks or books on Golden Earring and Heemskerk: PKN book sale proceeds for Reigershoeve residents. 'A nice little gift for your granddaughter'
The Protestant Church in Heemskerk is hosting a book market in the local Dorpskerk to raise funds for the Reigershoeve care facility. Visitors can purchase a variety of items, including comics and bio...
Singer Kehlani coming to Ziggo Dome in December
American singer Kehlani is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on December 6. The concert announcement was made by promoter MOJO on Friday as part of the singer's visit to the Netherla...
No one is safe in central Amsterdam, especially not Harry Styles
More female status holders must find work: special approach in municipalities
The Dutch cabinet is launching a targeted initiative in ten municipalities to help female status holders find employment more quickly. This approach aims to improve labor market participation among wo...
Tourist pressure spreads to De Pijp and Canal Belt West: neighborhoods officially on Amsterdam’s problem list
Take grandpa or grandma out for dinner for free? Soon possible in Haarlem
On Thursday, June 4th, Haarlem will celebrate Grandparents' Day by offering free meals for elderly residents when they are accompanied to local restaurants. This initiative encourages people to take t...
Emergency ordinance in Zandvoort all weekend: 'Immediate action against nuisance'
The municipality of Zandvoort has implemented an emergency ordinance for the weekend to allow police to act immediately against public disturbances following a series of violent incidents. The measure...
Lecture at Heimanshof on the importance of drifting dunes
Ecologist Mark van Til from Waternet will deliver a lecture on the importance of shifting dunes on Sunday, June 7. The event will be hosted at the Heimanshof botanical garden.
A fine for a stumble. Handball player Sarah Dekker doesn't mind: 'It pays for the team outing'
Dutch handball player Sarah Dekker is currently competing for the Danish league title with her team Odense, who won the first game of the final series. Dekker, whose time in Denmark is coming to an en...
Sophie (17) and Levi (18) became friends at the Coornhert: 'There is a kind of awkwardness between us, but we're both fine with that'
Sophie Tappin and Levi Decaster from Haarlem share the story of their friendship, which began at the Coornhert Lyceum. They describe a unique bond characterized by a comfortable sense of awkwardness t...
James can already use the toilet, but not every 3-year-old can. Forte Childcare helps children get out of diapers earlier
Forte Kinderopvang is implementing the "De Pot Op" potty training method across all its locations to help children become toilet trained at an earlier age. The initiative aims to reverse the trend of ...
Cheap but slower train connection to Paris announced: ‘Expect this to go through the roof’
Haarlem redesigns Kleine Houtweg for more greenery and safety
The municipality of Haarlem will begin the redevelopment of the Kleine Houtweg at the end of this year to improve safety and increase greenery. The project involves narrowing the road and converting i...