Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Neighborhood fears new explosions and hopes family doesn't return to Hercules Street
Residents in Amsterdam's Marathonbuurt are protesting the potential return of a family to Herculesstraat after an explosion at their home in March caused significant damage and safety concerns. Neighb...
Peter Gillis appeals community service sentence for assaulting Nicol Kremers
Peter Gillis is appealing the community service sentence imposed for the assault of his ex-partner Nicol Kremers. His lawyer confirmed the decision following reports of the court's verdict on the inci...
North Holland traffic: no traffic jams during Friday morning rush hour, May 22
Traffic in the province of Noord-Holland remained light on Friday morning, May 22, with no reported congestion. However, officials are warning of heavy traffic during the afternoon and evening periods...
Actresses Hanna van Vliet and Ilke Paddenburg expecting first child
Dutch actresses Hanna van Vliet and Ilke Paddenburg have announced on Instagram that they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news alongside a collection of photos, describing the p...
Holidaymakers unable to access campsite for weeks as owner closes site
Holidaymakers at the Sandevoerde campsite in Zandvoort have been locked out for weeks due to an ongoing conflict with the owner, who plans to replace current mobile homes with luxury chalets. While gu...
Velsen residents shop locally less often as online spending grows
Residents of Velsen are shopping in their own municipality less frequently than they did four years ago. According to a retail survey, consumer spending is increasingly shifting towards online platfor...
Hester (56) and Yara (25): ‘Our children are third-generation Amsterdammers, the love for the city is just in them’
Lil Kleine and Qlas big winners at FunX Awards
Lil Kleine emerged as the primary winner at the FunX Music Awards held on Thursday evening. The rapper was named Male Artist of the Year and his album 'F*CK KLEINE' won the award for Best Album.
Ajax in Volendam's small stadium: merriment, fanaticism and scuffles
Maaike van der Plas tries something new: always a strange bunch, those on speed pedelecs
Maaike van der Plas is testing a speed pedelec as a new method for her daily commute to the hospital. She compares this option to her usual routines involving a city bike and train combination, a raci...
K3 Originals officially finished after final concert series: 'Drawing a line under it for good'
The original K3 lineup will officially disband following their final series of reunion concerts, which conclude on June 7th. Studio 100 owner Gert Verhulst confirmed the definitive end of the original...
Ajax untroubled by FC Groningen and remains in race for European spot
Ajax defeated FC Groningen 2-0 in Volendam to reach the final of the European football playoffs. The victory keeps the Amsterdam-based team in contention for a spot in the second qualifying round of t...
Female city councilors run around Sloterplas for the safety of female runners
Female city council members in Amsterdam organized a run around Sloterplas to protest the widespread harassment and intimidation of female runners in the city's parks. Following dozens of reports invo...
Many people struggle with price increases: ‘We are very bad at losing things’
Rising prices are increasingly affecting middle-income earners and homeowners in the Netherlands, leading to difficulties in covering fixed costs. Many Dutch citizens plan to reduce spending on vacati...
Despite complaining neighbors, safety requirements, and funding shortages, Amsterdam’s three cycling races remain a fixture: ‘This is where young riders learn how to stay at the front’
Brabant pop-noir singer Sharon Kovacs to perform at Carré: ‘I have a great love for murder porn’
Walking Football Telstar: Twelve men, one 91-year-old dribbling veteran at left wing. 'If training is cancelled, Piet panics'
Piet van Rijsbergen, a 91-year-old veteran, remains an active member of Telstar's Walking Football team as a left-winger. He continues to showcase his dribbling skills during weekly training sessions,...
How do you know if your child has an eating disorder? ‘She ate less and less and went straight to the bathroom after eating’
Approximately 18% of girls and 7% of boys struggle with disordered eating behaviors, which can be difficult for parents to identify early on. Experts advise that forcing children to eat or reacting wi...
This Amsterdam neighborhood is fed up with TikTok tourism: ‘Mass hysteria with truffle mayonnaise’
Residents of the Negen Straatjes neighborhood in Amsterdam staged a protest against the disruptive effects of TikTok-driven tourism. Locals demonstrated by placing wooden chairs on bridges to reclaim ...
Unrest at Heemskerk skate park due to intimidating youths. Police and municipality receive reports, but: 'Not a problem hotspot'
Residents in Heemskerk have reported incidents of intimidation, fighting, and a knife sighting involving a group of youths at a local skate park. Although police and the municipality acknowledge these...
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Netflix series Emily in Paris to end after six seasons: 'Unforgettable years'
The popular Netflix series 'Emily in Paris' will conclude after its sixth season, lead actress Lily Collins announced on Thursday. Collins, who plays protagonist Emily Cooper, described the show's run...
🔴 Ajax plays FC Groningen in Volendam
Ajax is playing FC Groningen in a football match hosted in Volendam because the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam is being used for a Harry Styles concert. The live coverage includes updates on the tea...
Utrecht students in court in September over ‘slut list’
Four male students from Utrecht are scheduled to appear in court on September 14 and 15 for distributing a derogatory "bangalist" containing personal information and offensive comments about female st...
Outing tip: Reading among plants and teacups? At Kas Keerweer you'll spontaneously forget your phone
Kas Keerweer in Amsterdam-West offers a peaceful indoor garden environment specifically designed for reading without digital distractions. Visitors can enjoy a quiet atmosphere filled with plants and ...
Haarlem burglar felt regret and returned stolen phone: 'I was looking for food and a place to sleep'
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem returned a stolen mobile phone and bank cards to a local supermarket after feeling regretful about a burglary he committed on February 5. He claimed he broke into the Sc...
Getting a quick mobility scooter check-up at the weekly market: 'The rack for my walker rattles a bit'
Mechanic Wallace offers on-site maintenance and minor repairs for mobility scooters at a weekly market. His services include fixing headlights, replacing mirrors, and ensuring that attachments like wa...
100 species recorded in an hour on Biodiversity Day
Former city ecologist Dik Vonk aims to identify one hundred different species within a single hour this Friday to celebrate Biodiversity Day. The event is designed to highlight local nature and raise ...
