Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Cyndi Lauper's husband sued over son's sexual abuse
David Thornton, the husband of singer Cyndi Lauper, is being sued for sexual abuse by their son, Declyn 'Dex' Lauper. Thornton is accused of renting the apartment where the alleged abuse occurred and ...
Letter from Kenji (13) brought an American bestselling author to his school in Zuidoost
Wealthy tourists spend $110,000 for a week in Antarctica, and even their poop comes back with them
Residents without elevator for a month and no solution in sight: It’s going so painfully slow
Residents of a ten-story apartment building in Amsterdam's Haarlemmerbuurt have been without a functioning elevator for a month, leaving many elderly tenants trapped or struggling with stairs. Housing...
The Van den Nouwland greengrocer family from Haarlem: 12 siblings hope to reach a combined 1,000 years on April 1
Twelve siblings from the Van den Nouwland family in Haarlem are set to reach a collective age of 1,000 years on April 1st. The family is well-known locally for their long-standing vegetable business o...
Telstar fans believe Eredivisie promotion is certain: 'If they keep playing like this, it should be fine'
Following a second victory against PSV this season last Sunday, Telstar fans are optimistic that the club will secure its place in the Eredivisie for another year. Supporters believe that if the team ...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 27-29)
Amsterdam offers a variety of activities from Friday, March 27, to Sunday, March 29, including design markets, flea markets, and cocktail events. The weekend's schedule provides numerous options for s...
Dancing to jazz with hip-hop, afrobeats, and neo-soul at Datskat Festival in the Bimhuis: ‘Today’s jazz’
Participants wanted for Art Route Beverwijk & Wijk aan Zee 2026
Artists and creative entrepreneurs in Beverwijk and Wijk aan Zee are invited to participate in the Kunstroute scheduled for May 30 and 31, 2026. This upcoming edition of the event will celebrate the 7...
Hungry on the Zeedijk? Good luck choosing: 5 places you must eat
The Zeedijk is highlighted as one of Amsterdam's premier culinary destinations, stretching from Central Station towards the Nieuwmarkt. This guide recommends five essential places to eat in an area fa...
Eleven reports at Castricum women's safety point: poor lighting and dark spots cause feelings of insecurity
A temporary reporting point in the municipality of Castricum received eleven reports from women expressing concerns about safety. The reports primarily cite poor lighting and dark spots as the main re...
Dutch cabinet: Fireworks age limit should be 18
The Dutch cabinet has expressed support for a proposal to raise the minimum age for lighting fireworks to 18 years. State Secretary Annet Bertram backed the initiative, which was originally introduced...
Member since 1996, but FNV won't let Monique go just like that
Monique, a member of the Dutch trade union FNV since 1996, is facing difficulties while trying to cancel her long-term membership. The article highlights that legal rules for leaving associations and ...
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn seeks court access to Máxima spin-off script
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn has filed a legal request to access scripts for the upcoming series Mabel & Margarita after RTL and Videoland refused to share them. The court in Lelystad is scheduled to he...
Lil Kleine announces concert at Olympic Stadium: his biggest show to date
Dutch rapper Lil Kleine has announced his largest solo concert to date, which will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. The event follows the success of his comeback album and marks his fir...
Sport IJmond Noord inspires clubs at Beverwijk Club Night: How to grow club spirit? ‘Social bonding is essential’
Sport IJmond Noord hosted a "Club Night" at the DEM football club in Beverwijk to discuss strategies for strengthening club spirit and social bonding among members. The event, titled "Growing with clu...
Usefulness of daylight saving time is unclear, but it makes you happier
Daylight saving time will begin this coming weekend, requiring clocks to be moved forward by one hour. This change means the workday starts earlier, providing more evening daylight despite ongoing deb...
Fien Vermeulen quits as Qmusic newsreader after more than ten years
Fien Vermeulen has announced her departure from the radio station Qmusic after serving as a newsreader for over ten years. In an Instagram post, she expressed her gratitude for her time at the station...
Every employee is the boss at the Netherlands' largest camping store: ‘Everyone does what they want’
Obelink, the largest camping store in the Netherlands, operates using a unique management model that eliminates traditional managers and gives employees full responsibility for their own tasks. Direct...
All Velsen households to receive new voucher next week
Starting next week, every household in the municipality of Velsen will receive a five-euro voucher to support local neighborhood initiatives. This program, now in its third year, encourages residents ...
More people to the polls in K-buurt Zuidoost, but turnout still 'far too low'
Voter turnout in Amsterdam's K-buurt neighborhood rose to 27.8% during the municipal elections, a significant increase attributed to local community mobilization efforts. Despite this progress, expert...
More people at the polls in K-buurt Zuidoost, but turnout still 'far too low'
Voter turnout in the K-buurt neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost rose to 27.8% during recent municipal elections, an improvement attributed to local community mobilization efforts. Despite this increas...
Our opening hours during Easter and Pentecost
The City of Haarlem has announced adjusted opening hours for the 2026 spring public holidays, with municipal offices closed on dates such as Easter Monday, King's Day, and Pentecost. While offices are...
District wants to make street in front of OLVG car-free
The Amsterdam-Oost district is planning to make Oosterpark street and its intersection with Beukenweg car-free to improve safety and accessibility near the OLVG hospital. Scheduled for 2028, the proje...
IJmond municipalities join forces: 18 million euros for vulnerable neighborhoods
The municipalities of Beverwijk, Velsen, and Heemskerk are joining forces in a project called "Sterk IJmond" to tackle persistent issues in dozens of vulnerable neighborhoods. Supported by an 18 milli...
Debora and Alyssa face headwinds with Duinwijck but opt for a bold tactic in the golden game: ‘Hit everything over the net as hard as possible’
BC Duinwijck secured their 29th Dutch national badminton title in a thrilling final against their opponents in Den Bosch. The victory was decided in a "golden game" where players Debora Jille and Alys...
Cycling past forgotten stories of the Spaarne City: ‘North used to be the ghetto of Haarlem for us’
Cultural historian Karen Schenk is organizing cycling tours this spring to showcase lesser-known heritage and history in Haarlem. The tours focus on areas outside the city center, beginning with forgo...
Grumbling and taking action: Evert (82) tackles neglect in IJmuiden with a shovel and a mini protest sign
Evert Spaans, an 82-year-old resident of IJmuiden, is personally tackling weed overgrowth in his neighborhood to protest what he calls the area's deterioration. Although he criticizes the municipality...
Heemstede butcher's salt beef earns top marks in national trade competition
Slagerij Van der Geest from Heemstede received top honors for its cured beef and ossenworst at a national trade competition for regional products. The jury awarded the butchery maximum scores, recogni...
