Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Information meeting for electric car sharing in Uitgeest
An information session about electric shared cars will be held this Saturday in Uitgeest. The event is scheduled to take place at the community center Dorpshuis De Zwaan.
Part of Zandvoort declared security risk zone after beach unrest and violence
Authorities have designated parts of Zandvoort as a security risk area following violent incidents and public disorder during the busy Pentecost weekend. The measure allows police to conduct preventiv...
Dimitri Verhulst (53) dug deep into his own life for his new novel: 'At one point I really started to hate that man'
Author Yolanda Entius dissects the dark dynamics of the toxic family she grew up in
American claims record-fast climb of Mount Everest
American climber Tyler Andrews claims to have set a new record by reaching the summit of Mount Everest in 9 hours and 55 minutes. According to his team, the ascent of the 8,849-meter peak was complete...
Minister must reassess whether five animals can be kept as pets
The Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) has ordered a reassessment of whether five animal species, including the chinchilla and Russian dwarf hamster, may be kept as pets. This ruling foll...
Zandvoort retains Blue Flag for clean swimming water
Zandvoort has been awarded the international Blue Flag once again for the quality and safety of its swimming water and beach. Alderman Carree accepted the certification, which serves as a global mark ...
Behavioral psychologist Sanne (32) warns against constant AI use: ‘Ask yourself: are you using it to think better, or to avoid thinking?’
Former skipper Cees de Baar writes book with Jolanda Kalló about lifeboat Johanna Louisa: ‘In Love with the Old Lady’
Former skipper Cees de Baar and Jolanda Kalló have co-authored a book about the lifeboat Johanna Louisa to mark its 20th anniversary as a PR vessel for the KNRM. The book, titled "Verliefd op de Oude...
André Hazes on first meeting between son and girlfriend: 'They really clicked'
André Hazes Jr. shared that his nine-year-old son, Dré, recently met his new girlfriend, Noa Braaf, for the first time. The singer expressed on his podcast that the introduction went exceptionally w...
Amsterdam wants snack machines removed from tram and metro platforms, but GVB has final say
Haarlem street nuisance reporting point almost ready for launch: 'We are creating one recognizable channel'
Haarlem is set to launch a new reporting center for street safety and nuisance following months of preparation. The municipality aims to provide a single, recognizable channel for residents to report ...
Bonhoeffer College gym full of climate exam candidates. 'The first question was about the Paris Agreement. I knew that by heart'
Students and teachers gathered at Bonhoeffercollege for a climate exam held one day after the conclusion of official final exams. The test featured questions on topics such as the Paris Agreement and ...
Foam block falls from 'great height' onto woman on Bloemgracht, taken to hospital
A woman was hospitalized after being struck by a foam block that fell from a significant height on the Bloemgracht in Amsterdam's Jordaan district on Monday morning. Witnesses reported seeing the obje...
Criticism of period tracking apps asking about unprotected sex and masturbation: ‘A lot of intimate information’
A study commissioned by Bits of Freedom highlights that menstrual cycle tracking apps collect highly intimate data, such as sexual activity and masturbation habits, often without users knowing how it ...
TikTok promises a ‘glow’, but dermatologists see something else: irritation, breakouts and bags full of products
Dermatologists Mila Poelhekken and Sebastiaan van der Bent are warning against skincare misinformation frequently found on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. They observe that incorrect usage of acn...
New sunscreen dispensers in Velsen: sun protection at seven locations
The municipality of Velsen has installed free sunscreen dispensers at seven locations, including beach entrances and parks, to help protect visitors from sun damage. This initiative provides easy acce...
Parents believed it was their right to take children from Dalfsen
Two parents who allegedly kidnapped their children from foster care in Dalfsen to Belgium last March told a court they believed they were within their rights. The couple stated they took the children ...
Skating bench and plaques at Kees Jongert Ice Club honor unsung heroes. Turns named after board members who completed the 'Tour of Tours'
The Kees Jongert Ice Club in Heemskerk has honored its volunteers and local icons by unveiling a skating bench and naming track curves after members Nico Pronk and Jos Niesten. The bench, inspired by ...
No more banana boxes of second-hand comics at Haarlem Comic Days, but a critical look at the world: 'A drawing can really grab you'
The Haarlem Stripdagen festival on May 30 and 31 will focus on social narratives and graphic novels under the theme "Critical Looking." Moving beyond second-hand comic collecting, the event highlights...
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Rianne Moerdijk takes up boxing. ‘You must be prepared to take a punch,’ says the IJmuiden native about her journey to the ring
Rianne Moerdijk from IJmuiden is preparing for the IJmond Business Boxing event held next week at Sporthal Zeewijk. Despite sustaining minor injuries during her intense training, she remains committed...
Arno Dijkstra hat-trick leads HBC past Flevo Boys in first step toward promotion to the Third Division
Arno Dijkstra scored a hattrick to lead HBC to a 3-1 home victory over Flevo Boys in the first step of their promotion playoffs to the third division. The win provides a strong start for coach Jasper ...
TikTok shopping coming soon, but Consumentenbond is critical
TikTok is launching TikTok Shop in the Netherlands on June 15, allowing users to purchase products directly through the app's videos. The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) has expressed con...
June microchipping month: get your cat microchipped and registered for free
During the month of June, cat owners in Amsterdam can have their pets chipped and registered for free. This initiative aims to reduce the number of lost animals and ensure they can be returned to thei...
Why does my name Haroon sound so strange?
Haroon Ali recounts an experience at a yoga studio where a receptionist struggled to understand and find his name in the system despite clear articulation. The anecdote illustrates the frequent fricti...
Researchers surprised: children's motor skills haven't declined despite increased screen time
A study by the Dutch Education Inspectorate shows that despite a significant increase in screen time over the last seven years, physical movement skills among eighth-grade students have remained stabl...
Child born? Five spots in the city for unique push presents
SBMG comeback sparks joy in Kraaiennest: "The neighborhood has been waiting for this"
The Amsterdam-based hip-hop duo SBMG, consisting of rappers Chivv and Henkie T, has announced a reunion concert at the Ziggo Dome on December 5th. Fans in their home neighborhood of Kraaiennest expres...
Marianne takes her mother by bike to Side Canal B: 'She sometimes thinks she's taking up my time, but I'm so glad I still have her'
Marianne takes her mother on bicycle trips to Zijkanaal B to enjoy the scenic views of the water and nature together. Despite her mother's concerns about being a burden, Marianne cherishes the time th...