Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Police helicopter flying over city for hours supports high-value transport
A police helicopter was deployed in Amsterdam on Sunday morning to provide security for a high-value transport traveling across several districts. Residents reported the activity starting around 6:30 ...
Actor Daan Buringa plays role in Joe Speedboot that subtly parallels his own life: 'I have never really mourned things'
Actor Daan Buringa plays a role in the film 'Joe Speedboot' that reflects his personal struggle with a rare muscle disease affecting his voice. The 24-year-old actor seeks to continue performing and m...
Justin Theroux becomes a father: 'We are so in love'
Actor Justin Theroux and his wife Nicole Brydon Bloom have announced the birth of their first child, a baby boy. The couple shared the news on Saturday by posting a photo of the newborn on Instagram.
Banned in Haarlem but happening anyway: Reserving sidewalk spots for King's Day. Residents warn: 'We’re standing here ourselves'
Residents in Haarlem are increasingly reserving sidewalk spaces for King's Day flea markets ahead of time, despite official city prohibitions. On the Raamvest, locals have begun using handmade signs t...
Mocro Maffia actor Marouane Meftah gets married
Actor Marouane Meftah, known for his role in the series Mocro Maffia, has announced his marriage on Instagram. On Sunday, he shared photos featuring his bride's diamond ring and his own silver wedding...
Wouter Klootwijk wonders: why must there be playground equipment on a beach?
Columnist Wouter Klootwijk questions the necessity of installing playground equipment on beaches in his latest weekly column. He also discusses the selection of shovels available in stores and argues ...
Back then: This is what the Rokin looked like in the 1930s
This article presents historical imagery of the Rokin in Amsterdam as it appeared during the 1930s. It reflects on a quieter era for the street before it became a major hub for thousands of modern tou...
Skinnybikes with thin tires to bypass fat bike rules in Vondelpark: "New hype"
Cyclists in Amsterdam are turning to "skinnybikes" to bypass a new ban on fatbikes in Vondelpark starting May 11, which only permits bicycles with tires thinner than seven centimeters. Retailers repor...
Scouting is popular and facing waiting lists. What’s the magic? ‘You make friends for life here’
Scouting remains highly popular in 2026, yet nearly half of all groups are facing significant waiting lists due to a critical shortage of volunteers. The article examines the enduring appeal of the mo...
Motorcycle friends' flight delayed for hours, Qatar Airways ignores legal compensation
A group of friends experienced a significant flight delay with Qatar Airways, but the airline is reportedly refusing to provide the legally required compensation. Passengers are entitled to financial ...
Hillegom turns out for annual flower festival. ‘Parade remains the moment everyone comes out again’
The annual Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade attracted large crowds to the center of Hillegom on Saturday. Spectators lined the streets to watch the floral displays, marking a major community ev...
Fishmonger Henk (31kg lighter) continues to amaze as IJmuiden's 'marathon king': 'I feel reborn'
Henk Koning, a fishmonger from IJmuiden, completed his second marathon in six months in Rotterdam after losing 31 kilograms. Koning describes feeling reborn and fitter than ever following his radical ...
Not an April Fool's joke: Tent-on-wheels flying off the shelves
Karsten Tenten has released the "Tent-On-Wheels" (TOW), which combines their signature inflatable igloo tent with a lightweight trailer. Although announced on April 1st, the product is a legitimate ne...
Million spectators line the route for Bollenstreek Flower Parade
Approximately one million people gathered on Saturday to watch the Bollenstreek Flower Parade as it traveled from Noordwijk to Haarlem. The procession featured fifteen floral floats and dozens of othe...
Bloemendaal keep play-off hopes alive after victory over struggling Laren
Bloemendaal's men's field hockey team maintained their hope for a playoff spot after a 5-3 home victory over Laren on Saturday. The win was fueled by a dominant first quarter where the team scored mul...
AMVJ ruins title party: Zwanenburg forced to regroup
Zwanenburg's championship celebrations were cut short following a 3-5 home defeat against relegation-threatened AMVJ. Despite extensive preparations for a victory party, the home team was left disappo...
Nurlaila Karim: 'One glass of wine and I’m on fire'
Musical actress Nurlaila Karim shares her personal experiences with menopause and aging in an interview with Mezza magazine. She discusses her physical changes and challenges the perception that she h...
Velsen disappoints with draw against HBOK and still lives between hope and fear
Velsen settled for a draw against HBOK, leaving the team unable to close the gap on the league's title candidates. Despite maintaining an unbeaten streak for several months, the club remains in a prec...
Lisanne van Sadelhoff: ‘There is one thing worse than losing your dog: losing someone else’s’
Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff shares an anecdote in her weekly column about the stress of spending a weekend in Spain. She reflects on the responsibility of looking after another person's pet, sugg...
Watch live: Flower parade travels through North Holland
The annual Flower Parade is currently traveling through North Holland with fifteen floral floats heading toward Haarlem. Thousands of spectators have gathered to witness the event, which is being broa...
Woman's five parking fines scrapped over official's unclear email
A judge has overturned five parking fines issued to an Amsterdam resident after finding the city's permit approval email was misleading. The court ruled that the message 'your application has been app...
The international dance career of Kirsten de Vos (27) from Haarlem: choreography for Zara Larsson and Tinashe, and dancer in Becky G music video
Haarlem-born dancer and choreographer Kirsten de Vos has achieved international success, recently appearing in a music video for American pop star Becky G. The 27-year-old artist's portfolio also incl...
Americans in hours-long queues at Schiphol due to glitch: ‘Terrible!’
A technical malfunction in digital self-service kiosks at Schiphol Airport caused significant delays for non-European travelers on Saturday morning. Passengers, including many Americans, faced hours-l...
Bakery 1Hoog returns as Café-bakery ’Rentrée’ at the location of restaurant De Jonge Halewijn
The renowned Beverwijk bakery 1Hoog is set to return on July 1st as Café-bakkerij Rentrée at the former location of Restaurant De Jonge Halewijn. Owners Charlotte Laarhoven and Dennis Oostveen are r...
Deaf Foundation marks 50th anniversary: "Here I can communicate comfortably in my own language"
The Stichting Welzijn Doven Amsterdam (SWDA) celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend at its community center on the Stadhouderskade. Founded in 1976 to unify various deaf associations, the organi...
Zeewijk adds nearly a hundred dune gardens: Tiles out and free plants in
Nearly 100 residents of the Zeewijk neighborhood are participating in an initiative to replace paved yards with dune gardens by receiving free plants and gardening advice. The project aims to increase...
Padelhill in Hillegom plans major expansion: five extra courts and a new entrance
Padelhill, an indoor padel facility in Hillegom, plans to expand by adding five new courts to its existing six. The project involves converting an adjacent warehouse formerly used as storage for a bed...
ANWB warns: emergency systems in millions of cars will soon stop working
The ANWB warns that emergency systems in approximately 2 million cars will stop functioning when the 2G mobile network is deactivated by the end of next year. This technical issue could lead to these ...
Cyclist Arjan joins touring club: 'The nice thing is that friendships are formed'
Cyclist Arjan Hooiveld has joined a touring club, noting that the activity fosters new friendships. He often rides through the Kennemerduinen, a scenic area located between Haarlem and the beach.
Insurer covers consequential costs of online threats and harassment: 'Cyberbullying is truly terrible'
Dutch insurers are beginning to include standard coverage for the consequential costs of online harassment and cyberbullying. This policy change addresses a significant issue affecting approximately 6...