Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Distinguishing between West’s white LEDs and East’s red lights is difficult in the heat of the battle, and Joep’s colorblindness doesn’t help
Ingmar Bruinsma is installing extensive LED strips on the football fields of vv Knollendam to distinguish different sides of the pitch. The use of red and white lights proves challenging for colorblin...
PSV fans remain optimistic after loss to Telstar: 'We'll be champions anyway'
PSV supporters expressed continued confidence in winning the league title despite a 3-1 defeat against Telstar. Fans leaving the stadium early remained optimistic, noting that the loss would not hinde...
High tea among 25 alpacas in Beverwijk: Does it go well? Woolly animals ignore sandwiches and cake: 'They even leave the crumbs'
Sisters Sylvie and Loïse van den Heuvel host popular high tea events featuring 25 alpacas at their family business in Beverwijk. The venture is expanding to offer children's parties and specialized s...
Jeroen (54) has chronic liver disease and received a new liver: 'The worst part of all is the loss of control'
Haarlem-based historian and journalist Jeroen van der Kris has authored a book titled 'Het aanbod' about his experiences living with a chronic liver condition and undergoing a transplant. The book exa...
Bloemendaal men come out on top while women's team suffers heavy defeat in Utrecht
The Bloemendaal men's field hockey team secured a 5-3 victory over Kampong in Utrecht, maintaining their position in the play-off race with their ninth win of the season. In contrast, the Bloemendaal ...
HBC wins with an hour of good football and help from the crossbar
HBC secured a home victory against SJC after a strong performance during the first hour of play. Despite a late surge from the visitors, manager Jasper Ketting's side held on to claim the full three p...
Grannies of Amsterdam gets third season
The reality series De Grannies van Amsterdam has been renewed for a third season, which is scheduled to premiere on NPO Start later this year. Cast members Joanita, Tonneke, Mug, and Lorraine announce...
Reigers settle for draw in derby against HBS. 'The men know each other inside out'
The regional derby between field hockey clubs Reigers and HBS ended in a high-scoring 4-4 draw. Both teams saw little movement in the league standings following the result.
In conversation with the parent within us
Following a guide on interviewing parents, many readers have reported that these conversations significantly improved their mutual understanding and relationship dynamics. The interviews helped foster...
Feyenoord maintain five-point lead over Ajax after late penalty in lackluster Klassieker
The 201st edition of the Klassieker between Ajax and Feyenoord ended in a 1-1 draw. This result allows Feyenoord to maintain a five-point lead over Ajax in the league standings.
HBS women not dangerous enough against Leonidas. 'It’s a bitter way for it to go, with the penalty stroke against us'
The HBS women's hockey team drew 2-2 against Leonidas after leading twice during an away match. Coach Wiegert de Regt noted that the team lacked the clinical edge and aggression needed to secure a thi...
No hot flashes, yet in menopause: these symptoms can also be caused by (peri)menopause
Doctors Evelien Trip and Diederik Smit provide insights into perimenopause, explaining how fluctuating hormone levels cause various physical and mental symptoms beyond standard hot flashes. The articl...
Childcare 'discount' not yet enticing parents to work
The Dutch government is significantly increasing childcare subsidies ahead of a transition to nearly free childcare in 2029. Despite expectations that these financial incentives would encourage parent...
LIVE Eredivisie | Second half underway at De Kuip, Ueda heads just wide
The second half of the Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Ajax, known as 'De Klassieker,' is underway at the Kuip stadium. The first half remained relatively quiet with few scoring opportuni...
Hated fences around plants in Heemskerk town center to remain: 'Give greenery a chance to grow'
Unpopular fences around new greenery in the center of Heemskerk will remain in place longer than planned to allow the plants more time to grow. Local authorities decided to keep the barriers because t...
Parkwijk pioneers look back: from flowers to hot tubs at Beatrixplein
Koos and Hannah Sijm reflect on their history as pioneering business owners at the Beatrixplein shopping center in Haarlem-Oost. The couple opened their flower shop, Floriade, in 1960 within the then-...
Strong blocking leads Spaarnestad to victory over Jokers, securing safety. 'Great to be able to finish the season calmly'
Haarlem-based volleyball team Spaarnestad secured their safety for the remainder of the season with a 4-0 victory over Jokers. This win served as revenge for a previous defeat in Maastricht and allows...
Recruiter says age is no issue as long as you fit the company vibe
Sixty-one-year-old Huub shared his experience applying to a younger company with career expert Anne-Marije Buckens, who focuses on job seekers over 50. Huub realized that while his age was not the pri...
Geraldine Kemper was in tears at the Wie is de Mol elimination hotel
Geraldine Kemper shared on her podcast that she struggled emotionally after being the first contestant eliminated from the current season of 'Wie is de Mol?'. She admitted to crying in the elimination...
Ajax fans walk onto A4 to wave off team bus
Ajax supporters briefly blocked the A4 highway with torches on Sunday to encourage the team bus ahead of their match against Feyenoord. The bus was forced to stop and navigate around the group before ...
Feather touches, velvet hairbrushes, and gliding nails: ASMR massage is a trend you can experience in Hoofddorp
The ASMR massage trend has reached the Netherlands, offering relaxation through soft touches with feathers and brushes to help combat stress and overstimulation. A specialized salon in Hoofddorp provi...
Hillegom too strong for BOL at home: ‘We cracked the code together’
SV Hillegom secured their third consecutive victory with a 2-1 home win against BOL at Sportpark De Zanderij. The team, led by coach Hans Schakel, continues a successful streak following recent wins a...
Championship match? Telstar already knows how to beat PSV: ‘We cracked their code for a bit back then’
Telstar coach Anthony Correia expresses confidence in defeating PSV again, while local fans are reportedly being offered up to 500 euros to sell their tickets to PSV supporters. The upcoming match cou...
'I don't know what happened, but we weren't a team anymore.' Rijk Gombault on Haarlem’s painful defeat
Haarlem's rugby team suffered a 26-29 defeat against Oisterwijk Oysters, making their goal of reaching eighth place in the top league unlikely. Despite a late try by Rijk Gombault, the team struggled ...
Have you seen Pip, Coco, or Jessie? These four pets are missing in Haarlem
Four pets, including those named Pip, Coco, and Jessie, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to provide any information that could help locate these ani...
How to save money on spring outfits: ‘Ask yourself: will I wear this at least 30 times?’
Fashion experts Sara Dubbeldam and Anke Vermeer offer advice on saving money on spring wardrobes as global conflicts contribute to rising living costs. They recommend a mindful approach to shopping, s...
IJmond collects 1.5 million DE points for food bank: ‘The involvement is enormous’
Residents in the IJmond region collected 1.5 million Douwe Egberts coffee points during November and December to support local food banks. This initiative was part of the 14th annual collection campai...
'Some shells have been there for a hundred million years. Bizarre, right?' National Shell Counting Day at Wijk aan Zee beach
The fifth National Shell Counting Day took place across beaches in the Netherlands, including a counting event at Wijk aan Zee. Participants were instructed to collect shells randomly within a specifi...
Velsen beat Olympia thanks to a formidable Floris Reurts hat-trick: 'Every now and then you have to show the boys how it’s done'
Floris Reurts scored a hattrick to lead Velsen to a dominant 0-3 victory over Olympia Haarlem. The away win provides redemption for Velsen, who had lost their previous home match against the same oppo...
Bread, as loved as it is loathed: how healthy is it really?
Experts address the common myths and health concerns surrounding bread, evaluating its nutritional value in both artisanal and supermarket varieties. They conclude that while whole-grain bread is gene...