Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
No large erotic center in new coalition agreement, PRO Amsterdam and D66 want to cut 350 million euros
Every Duck has a story: memories of the playful Citroën 2CV
Following the announcement of a new electric version of the Citroën 2CV, readers shared their favorite memories and practical experiences with the classic car. The article compiles these nostalgic st...
Now also rolling along the Pieterpad
A wheelchair-accessible version of the Pieterpad, the most famous long-distance hiking trail in the Netherlands, was officially opened this Thursday. The new route avoids stairs and steep inclines, al...
Which teacher made the difference for you?
A Dutch news outlet is inviting readers to share stories about teachers who made a significant impact on their lives or inspired a passion for a particular subject. Interested individuals are encourag...
Video | Suzan & Freek 'celebrate life' in new documentary: watch the first footage
Mart Hoogkamer on father arrested in police raid: 'It's terrible'
Singer Mart Hoogkamer's father and his partner were arrested in Leiden following a police operation involving a helicopter. The couple is suspected of threatening someone with a firearm or an imitatio...
Criticized Videoland documentary about youth drug use out Tuesday
The three-part documentary series 'Nachtkinderen,' which follows young people using drugs, will premiere on Videoland this Tuesday. The release was previously delayed from its original date last Wedne...
Caro Derkx (31) wrote a book about her obsession with British actress Emma Watson: ‘I sent her an email every day for a year’
Nicolas Cage changes his last name and is no longer called Coppola
Actor Nicolas Cage officially changed his legal last name from Coppola last year to distance himself from his famous family. The Oscar winner made the decision to avoid being perceived as a "clownish ...
'We specifically want to reach those who haven't been heard yet' Marjolein van Haaften wants LGBTQ+ people to participate in new research
Researcher Marjolein van Haaften of Discriminatie.nl Kennemerland is seeking more participants for the biennial Pink Panel survey, which tracks safety and discrimination within the LGBTQ+ community. T...
Another child of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie drops father's surname
Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt has taken legal steps to remove the surname Pitt from his name, following the lead of his sisters Shiloh, Vivienne, and Zahara. This decision marks another instance of the chi...
Jaimie Vaes and Lil Kleine's son (6) speaking better and better: 'Step by step'
Lío, the six-year-old son of Jaimie Vaes and Lil Kleine, is showing significant progress in his verbal development. His mother shared that despite having non-verbal autism, he is beginning to speak m...
Hattrick Haarlem reaches play-off final, but victory over VVS’46 under investigation. KNVB probes potential use of ineligible player
Hattrick Haarlem's advancement to the indoor football promotion final is under investigation by the KNVB following allegations they fielded an ineligible player against VVS’46. The playoff final has...
North Holland Traffic: No traffic jams during Friday morning rush hour, May 29
The morning rush hour in the province of North Holland on Friday, May 29, proceeded without any traffic jams. Traffic flowed smoothly across the entire region with no delays reported.
Code yellow in parts of the Netherlands from this afternoon due to thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms across several Dutch provinces starting Friday afternoon. The warning affects Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel, Gelderland, Noord-Braban...
Amine and Mo (12) do good business with smelly bins
Twelve-year-olds Amine and Mo have started a trash can cleaning business in Badhoevedorp to earn money during the summer holidays. After investing 100 euros of their own savings into equipment, the du...
John Eylders hated pubs – yet he opened the illustrious Café Eijlders
Daniëlle (59) and Emma (27): ‘I want you and your sister Sarah to be able to make choices without financial pressure, precisely because I felt it so strongly myself’
The best places for queer women to go out in Amsterdam
Ye performances at GelreDome can go ahead, permit granted
American rapper Ye has received an event permit from the municipality of Arnhem for his upcoming performances at the GelreDome stadium. The two concerts are scheduled to take place in just over a week...
Ingeborg (52) searched Vondelpark for Harry Styles with her daughter for three days – then he suddenly appeared before them
Jada Borsato cancels performance after serious car accident
Singer Jada Borsato has canceled her upcoming performance at Alkmaar Pride following a serious car accident on Ibiza last week involving her and her mother. She will be replaced at the event by Samant...
Rapper Idaly shoots music video for Populair with Ronnie Flex and Frenna: ‘I can't dance that well’
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (May 29-31)
Haarlem offers various activities for the weekend of May 29 to May 31, taking advantage of the sunny weather. The article highlights local events and things to do across the city from Friday through S...
Skatecafé, Oedipus and the rest of Hamerkwartier party towards their farewell: ‘You can’t rebuild this history’
You can take as long as you want for this triathlon: ‘I find swimming the most nerve-wracking, also because it's in open water’
Bee colony visits university: "Incredible, you wouldn't believe it!"
A large swarm of bees briefly settled in the courtyard of the University of Amsterdam's Bushuis building on Kloveniersburgwal yesterday. Observed by university staff, the bee colony stayed for several...
Jan Smit finds Toppers concerts a welcome distraction after divorce
Dutch singer Jan Smit stated that the upcoming Toppers concerts serve as a positive distraction as he navigates his recent divorce. Speaking to RTL Boulevard, Smit mentioned that he is doing well unde...
Children must learn to express their feelings: ‘You stress me out, I feel tingles in my body’
Parents are encouraged to help their children learn how to articulate and understand their emotions, as children often struggle to describe what they feel internally. Since kids frequently lack the vo...
Jesper scores at tournament in memory of former PE teacher. 'We have mixed teams with students from all grades so they get to know each other better'
Tender College in IJmuiden held the sixth edition of the Simon de Hoog football tournament on Thursday to honor the memory of a popular gym teacher who passed away in 2019. The event encourages social...