Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'The friendship turned out to be more than just a holiday romance; it was even better back in the Netherlands,' says Kars (26) about Damin (25)
Damin Hajjaji and Kars Zijlstra from Haarlem share the story of their friendship, which began during a holiday and continued to grow after they returned home. The two young men reflect on how their bo...
Help, my son holds anti-women views, what can I do? ‘Before you know it, they’re on extreme platforms’
Experts are warning about the rise of misogynistic views among boys, driven by the 'manosphere' and influencers like Andrew Tate. The debut of the Netflix series 'Inside the manosphere' underscores th...
Ukrainian couple Olga and Ruslan open Black Roll Odessa kiosk at Velserpont: 'The best shawarma is in Odessa, we’re bringing it here'
Ukrainian refugees Olga and Ruslan have opened a new food kiosk called Black Roll Odessa near the Velserpont in the Netherlands. After fleeing the war and previously operating a food truck in Hoorn, t...
All's well that ends well: Frank and Wendy finally on their way to son in New Zealand
Frank and Wendy Hoorn from Haarlem have finally departed Qatar after being stranded for nearly two weeks due to regional airspace closures. The couple is currently traveling via China to visit their s...
Hillegom suddenly has a new park. ‘Walking forest’ at Java site
The site of the former Villa Java in Hillegom has been transformed into a temporary park called a 'walking forest' in just three days. Located between Van den Endelaan and Henri Dunantplein, the area ...
Between Art and Choice: party leaders create political street art
Political party leaders in Amsterdam are participating in a project called 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' at the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam-Noord. The participants create street art to represent their politic...
From rooftop extensions to vertical parks: these buildings are in the running for the Architecture Prize
New exhibition reveals the secret life of office artworks: ‘They dance, glow, listen to jazz’
African power and American finesse combine in one man leading to an incredible score
NBA professional Bam Adebayo credits his success to his heritage, noting that his American mother and Nigerian father provided him with a combination of strength and speed. These attributes contribute...
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At Alzheimer iftar, Sukran bridges the gap between migrant caregivers and support: 'It starts with a meeting'
Sukran Coba shared her experiences as a caregiver during an Alzheimer iftar at the Akşemseddin Mosque in Beverwijk to bridge the gap between migrant caregivers and social services. Serving as a key r...
Football volunteer through and through
Harti has been a dedicated daily volunteer at the AVV/Spartaan football club for 16 years. Driven by his passion, he remains tireless and committed to his work for the organization.
Holidays within Europe more popular due to Middle East war
Travel agencies report that European vacation destinations are growing in popularity due to the conflict in Iran. Additionally, there has been a notable increase in travelers opting for package holida...
Mickey Rourke refused to pay rent due to overdue maintenance
Actor Mickey Rourke refused to pay rent for his Los Angeles residence, citing significant maintenance issues that the landlord failed to address for several months. Rourke stated that he made repeated...
Research shows increase in social cohesion due to city reporters: "It really has an impact on the neighborhood"
Research by the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences shows that volunteer city reporters significantly improve social cohesion and community engagement by filming neighborhood stories. The initiat...
New ideas for Haarlem
The city of Haarlem will host the Initiatievencafé on March 24, 2026, where residents can present ideas to make the city more sustainable and social. Participants have the chance to win a share of a ...
Popular playground at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg in Santpoort-Noord must be removed for rule violations, brasserie seeks new location
The large playground at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg in Santpoort-Noord must be removed following a ruling by the municipality of Velsen due to the lack of a permit. The restaurant management is currently ...
The KNVB football map: Heiloo and Edam-Volendam stand out with many professional players
The KNVB's football map indicates that the towns of Heiloo and Edam-Volendam produce the highest number of professional footballers relative to their population. This data suggests that young aspiring...
Sedentary work or not: 2,500 civil servants compete in National Championship. ‘Sand, sea and beach make the setting special’
Approximately 2,500 civil servants from 150 different municipalities gathered in Wijk aan Zee for the Dutch National Cross-Country Championship for civil servants. The event featured runners and walke...
Picking tulips for charity: seventh edition of ‘Pick for children's happiness’ approaching
The seventh edition of the charity event 'Pluk voor kindergeluk' will be held on Sunday, March 22, in Hillegom. Visitors can pick tulips at the Nieuweweg location to help raise funds for children's we...
Lead candidate Mangal (The New Politics) to continue alone, number 2 unaware: Very painful
Internal conflict has emerged within the Amsterdam-based party De Nieuwe Politiek as leader Eduard Mangal announced he will proceed alone, allegedly without informing the party's founder Marcella Perd...
Jayden, Faith-Lynn and Sam open fruit shop at school: 'It went well and everyone liked it'
Three first-year students at Vellesan College in IJmuiden have launched 'Fruitjes', a student-run shop offering healthy fruit snacks and drinks. The project opened on Wednesday following weeks of prep...
Pressure on football pitches in Haarlem: more matches than average in North Holland
Soccer fields in the municipality of Haarlem are experiencing high demand, with 7,794 matches played per season according to figures from the KNVB. This represents a higher frequency of matches per fi...
Margot has ‘hopelessly’ much green algae on her terrace: ‘Farmer Tom, how do I get rid of it? Help!’
In a weekly column, a reader named Margot asks Boer Tom for advice on how to remove an overwhelming amount of green algae from her terrace. She seeks a solution to the persistent issue that has affect...
Owners still in Australia, but cat Floki found after a year: Feels like a movie
A Bengal cat named Floki has been reunited with his owners after going missing for ten months from his home in Amsterdam. Although his owners are currently in Australia due to travel delays, the cat w...
The most expensive petrol is in Wieringermeer, the cheapest in Amsterdam. These are the most affordable gas stations in North Holland
As fuel prices rise significantly, a report by Noordhollands Dagblad identifies Amsterdam as having the cheapest petrol in the province of North Holland. The study highlights the most affordable gas s...
Chef of world-famous restaurant Noma leaves after allegations of violence
René Redzepi, the co-founder and head chef of the world-renowned Michelin-star restaurant Noma, has announced his resignation via Instagram. The departure follows allegations of assault involving the...
These are the hospitality pop-ups in March you need to know about
Homeless Timmy (47) got a home through HVO-Querido: ‘I said: is the roof terrace included? Give me that contract!’
