Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Superfan Karin (40) ecstatic about Céline Dion's comeback: 'I actually like everything she does'
Céline Dion announced her musical comeback on her 58th birthday, generating significant excitement among her international fanbase. Dutch fans are particularly eager to secure tickets for her upcomin...
Amsterdam council chamber sheds red accents for taupe, cream and beige – could have been more rebellious
Is Peek & Cloppenburg leaving Dam Square? ‘It will be a fight over who gets to rent here’
Video | K3 Originals receive minutes of applause at first show in the Netherlands
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A clinical supervisor in a neurology department describes the routine of monitoring patient capacity on the Brain Care Unit. The number of occupied beds serves as a primary indicator for the day's exp...
Confidence overflows at Tomasu soy sauce brewery, but they’re also hitting the brakes: ‘Success? I don’t care’
The founders of the Dutch soy sauce brewery Tomasu are prioritizing quality over rapid expansion despite receiving numerous international collaboration requests. Nominated for the AD Entrepreneur Priz...
Arjen Boersma (19) joins Team X²O Badkamers; Santpoort native aims to take next step with pro team
Nineteen-year-old speed skater Arjen Boersma from Santpoort-Zuid has joined Team X²O Badkamers for the upcoming season. Moving from TalentNED, he aims to further his career with the professional team...
Easter 2026: what to do in Haarlem
Haarlem is hosting various events and activities to celebrate the Easter weekend from April 3 to April 6, 2026. The city offers numerous festive tips for residents and visitors to enjoy during the hol...
Frans and Mariska Bauer become grandparents: 'Earlier than expected'
Frans and Mariska Bauer have officially become grandparents following the birth of their grandson, Jan. Their son, Jan Bauer, announced the news on Thursday, noting that the baby arrived earlier than ...
Annabel (17) and Estelle (17) have been friends since second grade: ‘It’s actually nice to be able to discuss irritations too’
Seventeen-year-olds Annabel Veldhoen and Estelle Baaij from Beverwijk share the story of their friendship, which began in the second grade. In this profile, they discuss the importance of open communi...
Former Ajax player Danny Hoesen (35) opens up about girlfriend's death: 'It was pure pain'
Former Ajax player Danny Hoesen has spoken publicly for the first time about the tragic loss of his partner, who died by suicide in 2024. In a podcast for management agency SEG, the former professiona...
Parenting with autism: impossible or doable? ‘My wife does 85 percent of the care for our son’
This article explores the challenges and experiences of individuals raising children while living with autism. It highlights the significant support often required from partners and the intense sensor...
Roy and Jolanda will soon live in a revamped Schrijversbuurt in Heemskerk with three times as many homes: 'We'll be completely boxed in'
Roy and Jolanda Minkels, residents of the Schrijversbuurt in Heemskerk, are concerned that local redevelopment plans will triple the number of homes in their neighborhood. They fear the significantly ...
A tour of ‘the tick forest’: ‘You always have to be careful, I know the risks better than anyone’
During 'Week van de Teek,' forest ranger Mikel Folkertsma highlights the high risk of tick bites in the Robbenoordbos, which is often referred to as 'the tick forest.' He emphasizes the importance of ...
Artist Stefan sketches the construction of the very first road to Zandvoort
Artist Stefan de Groot has created a series of iPad drawings for an exhibition at the Zandvoorts Museum detailing the 200-year history of the first road to Zandvoort. The exhibition explores how the r...
Omroep Brabant barred from Paaspop over 'negative' reporting: 'Bizarre'
Broadcaster Omroep Brabant has been banned from reporting at the Paaspop festival this coming weekend. The festival organizers reportedly denied the outlet access due to what they perceived as overly ...
Actress Meryl Streep and former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour are distant relatives
Genealogy website Ancestry has revealed that actress Meryl Streep and former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour are distant relatives. The two share common ancestors, a connection made more notable by...
Princess Amalia pays official visit to Amsterdam at Halsema's invitation
Video | Queen Máxima receives flowers from fan at reopening of Scheveningen boulevard
Quint Jansen (35) swapped the chaos in Italy for the respectable Koninklijke HFC: 'I'm going from one extreme to the other'
After twelve years playing professionally in Norway, Cyprus, and Italy, 35-year-old defender Quint Jansen has returned to the Netherlands to join Koninklijke HFC. Jansen, who most recently played in S...
Vier de Lente completes lineup: Mix of singers and DJs to have visitors dancing and flirting among the tulips
The Vier de Lente festival in Hillegom has finalized its line-up for the event taking place on Saturday, April 11. A total of ten acts, including Danny Froger and the duo Lucas & Steve, will perform f...
Detours for some, joy for others: Vondelpark cyclists react to fat bike ban
Starting May 11, Amsterdam will ban fatbikes with tires wider than seven centimeters from the Vondelpark to improve safety. Cyclists violating the ban face fines of up to 115 euros following an initia...
John Travolta makes directorial debut and premieres film at Cannes
John Travolta will make his directorial debut with the film 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach'. The movie is scheduled to have its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Renovation plan for 90 homes at Pleiadenplantsoen in IJmuiden gets green light
Housing corporation Woningbedrijf Velsen has received approval from tenants to proceed with the renovation of 90 rental homes at Pleiadenplantsoen in IJmuiden. The project aims to improve the quality ...
Referendum on Amsterdam boycott of Israel not possible, commission rules
An advisory commission has ruled that a proposed referendum for an Amsterdam boycott of Israel is inadmissible because foreign policy lies outside the city council's legal powers. While the citizen in...
Meet the new intern at indebuurt Amsterdam
Maurits Koomen, a 24-year-old journalism student at the Vrije Universiteit, has started an internship at indebuurt Amsterdam that will last until the end of June. He is joining the team to gain practi...
Lunch at Zuidas and into the nightlife: Amalia officially introduced to Amsterdam this month
Princess Amalia will undertake an official two-day working visit to Amsterdam on April 16 and 17 to formally familiarize herself with the capital. Although she already lives and studies there, the vis...
Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld gives birth to first child
Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld has announced the birth of her first child, a daughter, with partner and American football player Josh Allen. The couple shared the news on Thursday but have not ye...
Lana Del Rey let Courtney Love live in her house rent-free for a year
Lana Del Rey allowed fellow singer Courtney Love to live in her Malibu home rent-free for an entire year. Love shared this information during an interview on Billy Corgan's podcast, The Magnificent Ot...
You want this! This Haarlem snack bar is giving away free ice cream
A cafeteria chain with a branch in Haarlem is giving away free soft-serve ice cream for one hour on Saturday, April 4. Interested visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as the promotional event is o...