Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
David Guetta to Johan Cruijff Arena for 30 years of ADE
French DJ David Guetta will perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on October 24 as part of the AMF event. The announcement coincides with the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Amsterdam Dance...
Thom (19) saves driver from drowning: "The water was already up to her waist"
On Sunday evening, 19-year-old Thom and two other bystanders rescued a woman after her car crashed into the Leidsevaart in Bennebroek. The rescuers helped the driver escape through a broken window jus...
The most beautiful places for a proposal in Amsterdam
Struggling W Hotel to be overhauled after all: ‘The lobby must become a living room for the city’
Johan Cruyff lives on in these living rooms: "No one believed it, but it was great fun"
Ten years after his passing, football legend Johan Cruijff remains a significant presence in the homes of Amsterdam residents through various personal mementos and artworks. Local residents shared sto...
Soy Kroon to star in new musical about Frans Halsema
Actor Soy Kroon will star as the lead in the new musical 'Voor Haar', which depicts the life of Dutch singer and cabaret performer Frans Halsema. The production was officially announced on Monday by A...
Zita Pels leader of merged GroenLinks/PvdA party in Amsterdam
Zita Pels has been appointed as the chair of the newly merged GroenLinks and PvdA faction in Amsterdam following the municipal elections. The two parties, which won a combined 17 seats, will negotiate...
An old master above your new designer sofa – why auctions and antique fairs are trending: ‘Everything is unique’
Picking tulips for charity: 'People love having flowers in their homes in spring'
The 'Pick for Children's Happiness' charity event in Hillegom successfully raised 8,000 euros for children's causes. Visitors participated by picking their own tulips, a popular spring activity that c...
Where is the group of seals that spent two months on the west bank of Fort Island in IJmuiden?
A group of 15 seals that had been residing on the west side of Forteiland in IJmuiden for two months has recently disappeared. Local skipper Ton Kalkman noted that this was the largest group of seals ...
How the success of Scrabble club 'Weerwoord' began: A golden tip and Wim Bosboom made the opening unforgettable
Ruud Magre founded the scrabble club 'Weerwoord' in March 1986 at the De Schans community center in Beverwijk. Originally started as a creative social initiative for the neighborhood, the club has sin...
The weeping willow that saw everything
A monumental weeping willow with a significant history was recently cut down, as captured in a poignant video shared online. The removal of the tree occurred just as spring was beginning to arrive, ma...
Looking back: these 25 football clubs disappeared from the Haarlem region
The Haarlems Dagblad has concluded a 25-part series titled 'Vergane Glorie,' which explores the history of defunct football clubs in the Haarlem region. The retrospective series looks back with nostal...
Ruud de Wild walks out of own radio show due to threats following interview
Radio DJ Ruud de Wild walked out of his NPO Radio 2 show following threats related to a recent interview. He will remain off the air for the rest of the week as a result of the incident.
Name brands regain ground: sugar-free drinks and protein products especially popular
Major consumer brands like Coca-Cola and Milka are regaining market share from private labels by focusing on sugar-free and protein-rich products. Energy drink brands Monster and Red Bull were among t...
Uitgeest, Castricum, Heiloo and Heemskerk face hundreds of extra night flights. 'This is incredibly disappointing and impossible to explain'
A flight route change scheduled for June will lead to hundreds of additional annual night flights over the Dutch municipalities of Uitgeest, Castricum, Bergen, Heiloo, and Heemskerk. Local authorities...
Poesiat & Kater brewery moves from Amsterdam East to Weesp and launches crowdfunding campaign
Sneezing fit or not: Check today's pollen count in Haarlem here
Residents of Haarlem suffering from hay fever can use a specialized pollen radar to monitor local air quality and manage their allergy symptoms. The tool provides real-time updates on pollen counts, h...
Pick up free compost for your garden or balcony
On Saturday, March 28th, residents of Amsterdam and Weesp can pick up free compost for their gardens or balconies. This initiative provides local citizens with resources to support the maintenance of ...
Indorock legend Eddy Chatelin takes Indo seniors back to the sixties with his red guitar
Indorock legend Eddy Chatelin will perform during a musical lunch for seniors from the former Dutch East Indies at the Tempo Doeloe daycare center in Schalkwijk, Haarlem. Organized by Zorgbalans, the ...
Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin
Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to determine a new governing coalition following the municipal elections in Amsterdam. The two-day proc...
Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin
Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to discuss potential coalitions following the Amsterdam municipal elections. The meetings, spanning two...
High interest in free saplings and greenery: '95 percent are greedy, but 5 percent are moved and come to help us'
Thousands of people visited the Lincolnpark Buurttuin in Hoofddorp to collect free trees and shrubs as part of the 'Meer Bomen Nu' campaign. The initiative redistributes plants that were unable to thr...
Winter coats can be put away as blossoms bloom on Nicolaas Hennemanpad in Heemskerk
Blossoms have begun to bloom along the Nicolaas Hennemanpad in Heemskerk, signaling the arrival of spring weather. This seasonal milestone suggests that it is time for residents to store their winter ...
Marcel (67) has thousands of books about Cruyff: ‘He was very friendly, made you feel like he’d known you for years’
Marco Borsato's music returns to The Passion following acquittal in sexual offense case
Marco Borsato's music will return to the Dutch Easter event The Passion for the first time in several years on April 2. The song "Hoe Het Danst," a collaboration with Davina Michelle and Armin van Buu...
Why the Museumplein skatepark is Olympian Roos Zwetsloot’s favorite: ‘We want to be seen’
Relocation to take Badhoevedorp merger club's squad to the next level
SCPB’22, a merger club from Badhoevedorp, is preparing to move to a brand new sports complex. The club aims to leverage the new facilities to elevate its team's performance and eventually compete at...
Haarlem's Astrid Vos finds new passion in drawing and painting characteristic portraits: 'I wanted to create something of my own'
Haarlem-based artist Astrid Vos has discovered a new passion for creating detailed portraits of famous figures. After a lifelong career in art spanning both the Netherlands and abroad, she is now focu...
Parking garage of former Zandvoort casino now open to everyone
A former casino's parking garage in the center of Zandvoort has opened 110 indoor spaces to the general public as of Monday morning. This addition aims to alleviate the significant parking shortage in...