Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 30 - April 6)
Haarlem is scheduled to undergo several roadwork projects and partial street closures from March 30 to April 6. Key areas affected include Van Marumstraat and Parklaan, requiring motorists to plan for...
Making sandwiches for the animal ambulance: Bonhoeffer College raises 200 euros
Students from Bonhoeffer College in Castricum raised 200 euros by selling sandwiches to support Dierenambulance Kennemerland. The funds will be used to assist the animal ambulance service in its rescu...
Waste collection during the holidays
The waste collection schedule will be adjusted during the holidays in April and May. Residents are encouraged to check the updated dates to find out when refuse will be collected in their area.
Microcars not welcome on the ferry, extra checks
Authorities have announced that microcars are prohibited from using ferries and will be subject to increased inspections. Drivers are urged to comply with these regulations to avoid receiving fines.
Many cyclists dismount and walk through Korte Houtstraat: 'I don't feel like an argument every time'
The Korte Houtstraat has officially implemented a cycling ban following requests from residents for physical barriers, which the municipality rejected to ensure emergency vehicle access. Many cyclists...
RIVM: check for ticks to prevent disease
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has issued a warning regarding tick bites during 'Week of the Tick.' People are advised to check for ticks after being in natu...
Egg prices have risen sharply in recent years
A study by the Dutch Consumers' Association (Consumentenbond) reveals that egg prices have risen significantly over the past five years. As a result, consumers can expect to pay more for traditional e...
Ronald Schröer finishes second at Zandvoort Circuit Run with bleeding foot after accidentally wearing wife's shoe: 'I don't want them back'
Ronald Schröer finished second in the 17th Zandvoort Circuit Run despite running with a bleeding foot after accidentally wearing his wife's right shoe. He completed the race in 36:58, finishing just ...
What makes a 'Heintje Davids' a successful one? Not the way I did it, at least
The author examines the Dutch expression "Heintje Davids," which is used to describe someone who repeatedly returns after announcing their retirement. They share a personal anecdote about mistakenly b...
What are affordable pesticide-free alternatives to snack vegetables?
Following reports that snack vegetables may contain high levels of pesticides, many parents are seeking safer ways to ensure their children consume enough produce. While organic options provide a toxi...
Ben can ski pain-free despite bone growth after free boot adjustment
Ben Keesom, who suffers from a bone growth in his ankle, is now able to ski painlessly after receiving a free custom adjustment to his ski boots. The modification was provided by Skicentrum Heemskerk ...
Almost as many Dutch people digitally skilled as two years ago
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 84 percent of Dutch citizens aged 16 to 75 possess basic digital skills in 2025, a slight increase from 83 percent in 2023. The data indicates that 16 percen...
At wine café De Pimpelmees, you can eat pizza from across the street out of the box
My little sister was twelve when she died in her bedroom, I always think of her
Abbenes to get second-hand bicycle bridge with poem on the side
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is installing a second-hand bicycle bridge over the Hoofdvaart canal near Abbenes. The bridge will feature a poem on its side written by local polder poet Leo Richar...
Police expect driver to set an example, but pull 50-year-old in special bus off the road: ‘Exceptional’
A 50-year-old driver from Haarlem had his license confiscated on Sunday after being caught speeding in a special transport vehicle. The driver was traveling 57 kilometers per hour over the speed limit...
Gerard hands over De Boekel campsite to daughter and son-in-law: ‘I performed at the top level for years, now I’m winding down’
Gerard Swart is stepping down from managing camping De Boekel in Akersloot after dedicating his life to the family business. He is handing over the operations to his daughter, Mary Swart, and his son-...
Lively swapping at the Swapshare in Schalkwijk. ‘Great when someone else is happy with something you no longer use’
The Schalkwijk shopping center hosted a "Swapshare" event where visitors could trade items they no longer used for something new. The initiative encouraged community sharing and provided a lively atmo...
Triple Threat ends regular season with win in Zwolle
The Haarlem-based basketball team Triple Threat concluded their regular season with a 75-92 victory over Zwolle on Sunday evening. This win marks the end of the regular season for the squad as they pr...
Furnishing caravans and testing tents: camping season begins. 'High fuel prices keep people in their own country'
The camping season has officially begun, with visitors at Camping Bakkum and throughout the region preparing their caravans and campsites for the year. High fuel prices are expected to contribute to a...
Running in superhero outfits for children with kidney disease: over 30,000 euros raised
The Kidnie initiative organized a sponsored run in Amsterdam's De Bretten nature reserve, raising over 30,000 euros for research into curing children's kidney diseases. Participants, many dressed in s...
Hollandse 100: 354,000 euros for lymphoma research
The tenth anniversary edition of De Hollandse 100 raised a record-breaking €354,000 for lymphoma research. Over 740 participants took part in the sporting event, and donations can still be made unti...
Gap on the pitch much smaller than in the standings: Velsen and Hillegom finish 2-2
Velsen and Hillegom played to a 2-2 draw on Sunday afternoon in a closely contested football match. The game lasted over 96 minutes and took place under challenging conditions, with the performance on...
'If only we knew?' Unexplained off-day costs Bloemendaal points
Bloemendaal suffered a 1-3 home defeat against Oranje-Rood during the seventeenth round of the league competition. Despite the unexpected loss, coach André Morees' team maintains its seventh-place po...
Rood-Wit falls one goal short of epic comeback. Hockey players score three times in final quarter
The Rood-Wit women's hockey team narrowly missed completing an epic comeback against league leaders Klein Zwitserland after falling behind 4-0. Despite scoring three goals in the final quarter, the te...
Diemen celebrates 800th anniversary: "It could have been the center of Amsterdam"
Diemen is celebrating its 800th anniversary, highlighting its history as a town that is older than neighboring Amsterdam. While economic factors such as toll privileges historically allowed Amsterdam ...
Beach houses return to the Kleine Strand in IJmuiden: 'I still find beach life beautiful every year'
Beach houses have been returned to the Kleine Strand in IJmuiden aan Zee for the upcoming season. On Saturday, heavy machinery was used to transport the units from their winter storage to their positi...
Customers say goodbye to Frank Evers' specialty tobacco shop after 98 years: It’s like a pub here, but for cigarettes
The tobacco specialty shop Vivant Frank Evers in Hillegom is closing its doors after 98 years of business. The shop is merging with a nearby Readshop, where long-time employee Leonie Rodewijk will con...
Old Dutch games, pancake baking and ‘medieval’ photoshoots in Beverwijk. ‘A lot was free and free always works’
Residents of the Oosterwijk neighborhood in Beverwijk participated in activities such as pancake baking and old Dutch games on Saturday. The event was held to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Beverw...
Does plastic exposure really reduce our fertility? What a hormone specialist says
The Netflix series 'The Plastic Detox' explores whether removing plastic from the home can improve fertility, highlighting concerns about endocrine disruptors. Hormone specialist Justine Defreyne disc...