Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Open day at Zandvoort fire department: chance to learn about the work and vehicles
The Zandvoort fire department is hosting an open day on Saturday, May 30, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM to recruit new volunteers. Visitors at Linnaeusstraat 2 will have the opportunity to learn about fire...
Wouter Laumans on Swatch watch hype: ‘It has turned into a total mess worldwide’
Drizzly day ahead but temperatures to soar: 28 degrees expected this Pentecost weekend
The Netherlands faces a drizzly start to the week with heavy showers expected on Tuesday and Wednesday. However, temperatures are forecast to rise rapidly, reaching up to 28 degrees Celsius during the...
These travel expert tips will make your holiday affordable: ‘It can save hundreds of euros’
Travel experts, including tourism strategist Isabel Mosk, share tips for booking affordable summer vacations as Google search interest for holidays peaks in May. The advice focuses on strategies for f...
Travel back in time: these bunkers near Haarlem to open soon
During the upcoming Bunkerdag event, historic World War II bunkers located near Haarlem and across the Netherlands will open their doors to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore th...
Frederik Brom and Ricky Koole to star in theater show Huisgenoten
Actors Frederik Brom and Ricky Koole will star in the upcoming theater production Huisgenoten starting next year. The play follows a divorced couple forced to continue living together due to the housi...
Amsterdam police sound alarm as WhatsApp ‘girls' houses’ attract thousands of strangers: ‘Anyone can watch’
Amsterdam police are warning about public WhatsApp channels known as 'meidenhuizen' where teenage girls share private photos and personal data. Youth officer Mahasin highlights the danger of thousands...
Men wanted: Take It Easy choir faces severe shortage. 'The three of us have to work incredibly hard,' says bass Ed
The Haarlem-based pop and musical choir Take It Easy is facing a severe shortage of male members, with only three basses currently in the ensemble. Chairperson Anneke Groen expressed the need for more...
Banned pesticides found in Jumbo and Albert Heijn rice and tea
Food watchdog Foodwatch discovered residues of EU-banned pesticides in rice, tea, and various herbs sold at Dutch supermarkets Jumbo and Albert Heijn. The investigation involved testing 64 different p...
Annual Vijfhoek Art Route reveals 'The Secret of Haarlem' in characteristic streets and courtyards
The annual Vijfhoek Art Route will take place on May 30 and 31, 2026, in the Vijfhoek neighborhood of Haarlem. This year's theme, 'The Secret,' invites visitors to explore art across various hidden lo...
Singer Jacques Herb has had no contact with his eldest sons for fifty years
Dutch singer Jacques Herb revealed that he has not had contact with his two eldest sons for over fifty years. The 79-year-old admitted that the estrangement occurred because he was too focused on hims...
Without the previous resident’s roughly 150 plants, Veronique’s apartment suddenly seemed much larger
Kromhoutstraat glass fish saved from gathering dust; take them home during Vissenloop and VissenRun
Decorative glass fish from the Kromhoutstraat retaining wall are being repurposed and offered to the public during the Vissenloop and VissenRun events on May 30 and 31. Participants can take a fish ho...
Ollie, goofy, slide & grind: five ultimate skate spots in Amsterdam
When should you have your blood pressure or cholesterol measured? ‘People often think: it won’t be that bad for me’
The Dutch Heart Foundation's 'Heart Checkpoints' attracted approximately 13,000 visitors last year for quick blood pressure and cholesterol screenings. These sessions, which also include lifestyle adv...
Report: sex workers intimidated and exploited, no oversight
A report by the Sex Work Reporting and Advice Point (SMAP) reveals that sex workers in the Netherlands face poor working conditions, intimidation, and exploitation. The organization criticizes the gov...
Successful business, but Elvan lies awake at night over tax returns: ‘I put everything off’
Elvan, a 38-year-old entrepreneur, struggles with severe anxiety and procrastination regarding her business tax returns and financial administration. Despite projecting a successful and curated life o...
Community service for drunk man (36) who assaulted three enforcement officers: 'I woke up in a cell with scrapes on my face'
A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to community service for assaulting three special enforcement officers and racially discriminating against one of them while heavily intoxicated. The defendant cla...
Holiday parks often scenes of criminal activity; North Holland approach to go nationwide
An approach developed in North Holland to combat criminal activities at holiday parks is being expanded nationwide through the 'Gastvrij Veilig' campaign. The initiative aims to improve the detection ...
Larger area closed off during breeding season in Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes: 'Photographers are getting bolder every year'
Waternet has cordoned off a larger area of the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen during this breeding season to protect young wildlife from disturbances. The stricter measures were implemented in respons...
Another of Chantal's cars set on fire: Rare classic destroyed, reward offered for lead
A rare classic car belonging to Chantal van Bezooijen was destroyed in an arson attack in Heemskerk, marking the second time her vehicles have been targeted. In response to the loss, she is offering a...
Upway UpCenter Amsterdam gives e-bikes a second life: ‘People always ask: what happened to that bike?’
Designer Joyce (41) earns 2,600 euros a month: ‘I used to have my eyebrows done every five weeks, now I pluck them myself’
Flea circus in Amsterdam's smallest theater celebrates Jordaan heritage: ‘A trip down memory lane for grandparents’
Amsterdam drivers still speeding on 30 km/h roads, but average speed drops
Homeowners Association wants stricter control on house hunting: ‘Still cronyism’
Vereniging Eigen Huis is calling for stricter government oversight of the housing market, citing ongoing issues with transparency and "cronyism." Their research reveals that bidding logs are frequentl...
Schiphol uncertain about wait times after change in security approach
Schiphol Airport is uncertain whether long security queues will persist on Tuesday following significant delays experienced on Monday morning. A spokesperson stated that the airport cannot yet predict...
Funny bedtime stories by Sarah Arnolds, Alex van Warmerdam and Arnon Grunberg
The article suggests that bedtime stories can be an enjoyable way for adults to end their day. It recommends specific titles by authors Sarah Arnolds, Alex van Warmerdam, and Arnon Grunberg, such as '...
Adults should also read children's books more often, says Renske de Greef, who wrote her first children's book
Author Renske de Greef has published her first children's book, 'Pip en de waarheid over eenhoorns', which utilizes humor and fantasy to address real-life complexities. De Greef, who recently relocate...
