Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Alternative Passion in Heemstede: Stations of the Cross through Mary's eyes at Our Lady of the Assumption Church
The OLV Hemelvaartkerk in Heemstede will host an alternative version of 'The Passion' on Holy Saturday. This production recounts the traditional Easter story through the eyes of Mary, repeating a succ...
Dylan (16) and Damiën (15) do carpentry for De Vlinder Children’s Center in Heemskerk. Noor is impressed: ‘He’s really not going to make that’
Teenage students Dylan and Damiën from Skills vmbo in Heemskerk built custom storage solutions for Kindcentrum de Vlinder. The project successfully addressed the school's issue with stray bags in the...
Singer Lizzo waited to have sex until she won a Grammy
Singer Lizzo revealed that she vowed at a young age to abstain from sex until she won a Grammy Award. The artist achieved this goal in 2020 when she received her first music prize.
Information sessions on IJ tunnel closure: live and online
The IJ-tunnel in Amsterdam will be closed for major maintenance from July 1, 2027, until November 2028. Information sessions are being organized, both in-person and online, to inform the public about ...
Special stamp marks 25 years of same-sex marriage in the Netherlands
A special stamp was unveiled at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam to celebrate the 25th anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization in the Netherlands. The country made history as the first in the world t...
Fort bij Krommeniedijk opens its doors during Defense Heritage Weekend with extra tours
Fort Krommeniedijk will host an extra guided tour on Saturday, April 18, in celebration of the Defense Heritage Weekend. This event offers visitors a special opportunity to explore the historic fortif...
Spring gains ground: dry and sunny Easter ahead, 20 degrees next week (and that’s no joke)
The Netherlands is set to experience dry and sunny weather for the upcoming Easter weekend, with temperatures expected to rise to 20 degrees Celsius next week. This shift marks a more stable transitio...
Stricter holiday rental rules from today: what changes in the city center and De Pijp
Amsterdam has halved the maximum number of nights allowed for vacation rentals in the city center and De Pijp neighborhood from 30 to 15 per year. Effective immediately, the measure aims to reduce tou...
Johnny de Mol and Estelle Cruijff launch new show on Radio Noordzee
Estelle Cruijff and Johnny de Mol are launching a new weekly radio program titled "Cruijff & De Mol" on Radio Noordzee starting this May. The show will air every Friday afternoon, featuring celebrity ...
'World keeper' André Krul finally cleared to play in Brazilian do-or-die battle
Goalkeeper André Krul has finally received his work permit to compete in Brazil after months of delays involving his transfer from Senegal. Although he missed the first three matches of the season, K...
Anja picks up breakfast at Oscar Bakery with dogs Bonnie and Lola: 'I always enjoy walking here in the harbor area'
Anja visited Bakery Oscar in the harbor area of IJmuiden to pick up breakfast while her two bulldogs, Bonnie and Lola, waited outside. She expressed her enjoyment of walking through the local port are...
Atmosphere at the Stopera: new council installed, debate on scout's report
The new city council of Amsterdam is being installed today at the Stopera, where members will be sworn in for a four-year term. Following the ceremony, a debate will take place regarding a proposal fo...
Check not only yourself but also your pet for ticks: ‘They like to hide between the toes’
During 'Week van de Teek,' pet owners are advised to check their dogs and cats for ticks after being outdoors to prevent potential diseases. Experts note that ticks often hide in hard-to-find spots li...
Star chef Nick Bril receives suspended sentence for fleeing after running over intern
Dutch celebrity chef Nick Bril has been sentenced to a twelve-month suspended prison sentence by a court in Antwerp. The ruling follows a 2024 incident where Bril ran over his assistant cook, Joe Clar...
Blossom Park Amsterdam Forest 2026: everything you need to know about the blooming season
The Bloesempark in the Amsterdamse Bos is preparing for its annual spring bloom in 2026, featuring the peak of the Japanese cherry blossoms. This natural event is short-lived, with the blooming period...
Delano Gouda is window cleaner and club top scorer at AFC in Amsterdam: ‘Someone from The Hague finds his way anywhere’
Delano Gouda, a striker from The Hague, has become the top scorer for the Amsterdam-based club AFC during his debut season in the second division. His contributions have been vital in keeping the team...
Consumers' Association: Peat-based potting soil harms nature and climate
The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) is advising gardeners to avoid potting soil containing peat due to its negative impact on nature and the climate. The organization warns that "bio" lab...
Model railway club resumes train rides in Spaarnwoude recreation area, season starts on Easter Sunday
The Model Building Association Het Y has completed maintenance on the model train tracks in the Spaarnwoude recreation area to prepare for the new season. The trains are scheduled to resume operations...
Tulips everywhere: Amsterdam is in bloom again in April (and yes, they’re even floating in Vondelpark)
The annual Tulp Festival returns to Amsterdam in April, featuring extensive tulip displays across the city's parks, squares, and streets. Notable locations like the Vondelpark are being decorated with...
Dune actress Florence Pugh confirms relationship with Peaky Blinders actor Finn Cole
British actress Florence Pugh has officially confirmed her relationship with Peaky Blinders star Finn Cole via a post on Instagram. The Dune actress shared a photo of herself posing with Cole and her ...
Haarlem goes crazy: hold on tight, the fair is coming
The annual fair is returning to Haarlem, featuring traditional snacks and various amusement rides. The event will be held across two primary locations: the Grote Markt and the Zaanenlaan.
Hairdressers given tools to recognize domestic violence
The Dutch government is providing hairdressers with tools to help them identify signs of domestic violence and unsafe relationships among their clients. Mariëtte Hamer, the government commissioner fo...
From eight wheels to blades: Inline skating talent Kai-Arne (18) joins pro team Reggeborgh after moving from Zandvoort to Friesland for his sport
Eighteen-year-old skating talent Kai-Arne Ottenhoff has joined the professional long-track speed skating team Reggeborgh. Having moved from Zandvoort to Friesland three years ago to focus on his athle...
Part-time day on Monday: Bad luck, or is it?
As the Easter weekend approaches, a series of public holidays provides an opportunity for employees to strategically plan their leave. The article offers advice on how to maximize time off by coordina...
Personalized smoked sausage and exercising in Blijdorp: this year's April Fools' jokes
Dutch companies participated in the annual April Fools' Day tradition by promoting various humorous and fake products. Examples mentioned include personalized smoked sausages, customizable public tran...
You can slide down the stairs in this apartment complex: We wanted a building for families
The Cornelis residential project in Amsterdam has won the 2025 Zuiderkerkprijs and is now a finalist for the Amsterdam Architecture Prize (Gouden AAP). Designed specifically for families, the building...
Droppings from one polecat delay construction of Oostenburg cycle route to city center
These influencers want to bring Amsterdammers together: ‘Someone learned Dutch through my comments’
Puppet theater offers queer artists freedom: ‘All kinds of exciting possibilities to shape sexuality’
