Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Roxeanne and André Hazes hit with podcast: 'They're stark raving mad together'
Siblings Roxeanne and André Hazes have gained significant popularity with their weekly podcast, which is currently a top-twenty hit in the Netherlands. The pair, who have also received a Dutch Podcas...
Art director Rick (60) has lived on P.C. Hooftstraat for nearly 20 years: ‘I’m a maximalist, I love having a lot’
For nearly twenty years, Rick Visser has lived in an apartment on Amsterdam's P.C. Hooftstraat, where he avoids the local luxury boutiques. A self-described maximalist, he curates his home using uniqu...
A different turn to the finish: builders prepare Olympic Stadium for marathon
The Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam is being prepared for the upcoming marathon, which will feature a change in the route within the arena. Runners will now navigate the track in the opposite direction t...
NOS presenter Afke Boven gets engaged
NOS news presenter Afke Boven has announced her engagement to her partner, Hasper, a commander at Rijkswaterstaat. The couple met eight years ago during a sailing competition and Boven shared the news...
Villa at Vondelpark for 20 million euros: It's like the Côte d'Azur
A detached villa located near Vondelpark in Amsterdam is currently the city's most expensive property on the market, listed for 20 million euros. While the home offers expansive living space and prime...
Domien Verschuuren is new voice-over for De Verhulstjes following death of Cees Geel
Domien Verschuuren will replace the late actor Cees Geel as the voice-over for the reality series De Verhulstjes. Geel, a well-known Dutch actor and voice artist, passed away in July at the age of 61.
Tolhuistuin garden in Amsterdam-Noord closed due to persistent nuisance
The Tolhuistuin garden in Amsterdam-Noord has closed its gates to the public due to persistent safety issues involving aggressive behavior and alcohol consumption. Director Anne Schaepman stated that ...
Rail sector aims to reduce track suicides: 'Look out for each other'
The rail industry in the Netherlands is launching new awareness campaigns to reduce suicides on train tracks by encouraging passengers and staff to look out for one another. Through improved communica...
From Asia to Amsterdam-Noord: photographer Jaap van den Beukel captures how people relate to their environment
Photographer Jaap van den Beukel is showcasing his work in a new exhibition titled In the Neighbourhood at Hotel Arena in Amsterdam. The collection features photographs and documentary film fragments ...
Tolhuistuin garden closed during the day due to persistent nuisance: We are removing mattresses and other junk from everywhere
Tobey Maguire officiates ex-wife's wedding weeks after their divorce
Actor Tobey Maguire officiated the wedding of his ex-wife Jennifer Meyer to billionaire heir Geoff Ogunlesi shortly after their divorce was legally finalized. The former couple, who split in 2016, hav...
Help shape the future of living in Amsterdam
The city of Amsterdam is currently developing new residential plans to address the challenges of population growth and a changing housing market. Officials are inviting citizens to contribute their id...
Fundaparel: living in a former warehouse on Prinseneiland
A 71-square-meter apartment located in a historic 1650 warehouse on Amsterdam's Prinseneiland is currently on the market for 550,000 euros. The property features original wooden beams and large arched...
Artis pleased with new zoo regulations: "Easier and faster to improve animal welfare"
The Dutch government is planning to overhaul zoo regulations to reduce bureaucratic red tape and improve animal welfare standards. The Artis zoo in Amsterdam welcomes the change, noting that simplifie...
Maxime Meiland and Sjinkie Knegt in this year's Expeditie Robinson
The new season of the reality survival program Expeditie Robinson features a lineup of Dutch and Belgian celebrities competing against each other. The show will be hosted by Nicolette Kluijver and Eds...
From Rollator Rave to Techno Therapy: ADE is for everyone. Tips for free activities
The Amsterdam Dance Event will take place from October 21 to 25, offering a record-breaking program of music and culture across the city. The festival features inclusive activities ranging from techno...
Ben Affleck feels like a less capable parent than ex Jennifer Garner
Ben Affleck has shared that he feels his parenting skills do not measure up to those of his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, a sentiment his children have jokingly validated. The actor expressed immense resp...
Repair Café can stay on Kalverstraat longer: You build a bond with your clothes through repair and are less likely to throw them away
The Repair Café on Amsterdam's Kalverstraat has extended its operations until the end of the year due to high demand. Designers from Creator Holy assist locals with clothing repairs every Wednesday, ...
Mrs. Karels (92) is dead and Dr. Rutger must officially confirm it: that will be a peculiar task
General practitioner Dr. Rutger discusses the difficult but necessary task of officially confirming a patient's death. He recounts his experience attending to 92-year-old Mrs. Karels, whose strong pre...
Significant damage to restaurant on Jan van Galenstraat after major fire, residents evacuated
A major fire destroyed a restaurant on Jan van Galenstraat in Amsterdam after a parked scooter caught fire outside the building. Residents living in apartments above the establishment were evacuated, ...
Brave but slightly naive, Yvon Jaspers confronts farmers who previously appeared on Farmer Wants a Wife
Yvon Jaspers has produced a documentary investigating the potential link between pesticides and Parkinson's disease, prompted by her brother's diagnosis. Her efforts have led to confrontations with fa...
Ruben runs half marathon for long COVID research: "I see for myself how devastating it is"
Ruben Treurniet is running the Amsterdam half marathon this Sunday to raise funds for long COVID research, inspired by his brother Lex's struggle with the debilitating condition. The campaign has alre...
Record year for barn owls takes an unexpected turn: rescue mission in farm barn
Barn owls in Haarlemmermeer are having a record-breaking breeding year due to an exceptional abundance of mice. Experts Bert-Jan Bol and Roel Draijer, who have monitored the area for over 35 years, ha...
Spot the differences: Nieuwe Leliestraat in 1965 and 2026
During the 1960s, the Nieuwe Leliestraat in Amsterdam suffered from severe urban decay common throughout the Jordaan district. By 1974, the area saw one of its first urban renewal projects with the co...
Is running a (half) marathon really a good idea? 'Proper preparation takes months'
Thousands of runners are preparing for the 51st annual Amsterdam Marathon, an event that spans over 42 kilometers. While the training process takes months of dedication, experts and participants conti...
Restaurant Berli challenges the standard image of Indonesian cuisine: There is so much more than rendang
Restaurant Berli in Amsterdam is redefining Indonesian dining by focusing on tapas-style dishes rather than traditional classics like rendang. Owner Berlian emphasizes a menu centered around fish, tem...
Now I dare to dream again about having a dog or maybe even children
A Brazilian immigrant describes overcoming a lifetime of childhood trauma, abuse, and subsequent mental health struggles after moving to the Netherlands. Following an intensive trauma treatment and th...
Bilal Wahib and fiancée welcome baby boy Nayel: 'The sweetest'
Bilal Wahib and his fiancée have welcomed their first child, a son named Nayel Louay Wahib, who was born on October 6, 2026. The couple, who got engaged earlier this year, announced the birth of thei...
Reversing type 2 diabetes? It is possible: diabetologist explains why you must take the disease seriously immediately
Entertainer Gordon has achieved remission from type 2 diabetes through significant weight loss and increased physical activity. Experts emphasize the importance of taking the condition seriously immed...
Seniors in Noord have suffered from flies for years: 'My daughter won't visit anymore, I'm isolated'
Elderly residents in an Amsterdam-Noord apartment complex are suffering from a massive fly infestation that began after recent building renovations. The housing corporation Eigen Haard has acknowledge...