Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Wildschut Antiques leaves the Jordaan after 27 years to the neighborhood's dismay: 'This isn't an antique shop, these are friends'
At Bar Kaat in Amsterdam-West you find true Limburg hospitality: You get nuts and can even have a glass of water before you order
Vanilla custard falls out of favor: supermarkets pull the dessert from shelves en masse
Dutch dairy brands and major supermarkets like Albert Heijn are phasing out 'blanke vla' due to declining consumer demand. Manufacturers have stopped production as customers increasingly prefer more d...
Students Mats (19), Amida (38), and Mette (19) get by on 414, 2000, and 824 euros a month: 'Moving out means I have to work more'
Vegan businesses in London and Amsterdam face headwinds: 'If I were to open a plant-based place now, I wouldn't make it so obvious'
Hartjesdag on the Zeedijk: "This is the best party"
Hartjesdag, a historic celebration known as the 'carnival of Amsterdam,' returned to the Zeedijk for the 28th time on the third Monday of August. Participants dressed in cross-gender attire to celebra...
Volt leader Laurens Dassen to marry his girlfriend Britte
Volt party leader Laurens Dassen has announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Britte. He proposed to her during their recent vacation in Tuscany.
Wiebke van der Scheer's (62) window display drew so much attention she turned her home into a gallery: 'Customers sit at my kitchen table'
Estavana Polman and Rafael van der Vaart to become parents again: From 4 to 5
Estavana Polman and Rafael van der Vaart have announced on Instagram that they are expecting their second child together. The couple shared the news on Monday, stating that their family is growing fro...
Full throttle one last time: Zandvoort has 'sacred' faith in Max
The Dutch Grand Prix returns to Zandvoort for its sixth and final scheduled edition as fans and residents prepare for the race weekend. Locals express strong support for Max Verstappen, who aims to wi...
Share your opinion: plans for cleaner air
Amsterdam is currently seeking public input on its new plans to improve air quality for the 2027-2030 period. Residents are encouraged to share their feedback to help develop effective solutions for a...
Holding onto that holiday feeling after your vacation? It's actually impossible
Psychologist Thijs Launspach explains that it is impossible to maintain the relaxed feeling of a vacation after returning to daily work life. He suggests that instead of trying to force this feeling, ...
Dozens of Amsterdammers bid farewell to Peter Faber at the Zonnehuis: ‘The farewell belongs here, it suits him’
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 17 to 20
The agenda for Amsterdam is well-filled between August 17 and August 20, offering various activities such as canal cruises, musicals, and theater performances. These events provide entertainment optio...
The beach as an ashtray: beachgoers leave thousands of cigarette filters behind
During a recent annual Beach Clean Up tour, volunteers collected over 79,000 cigarette filters and four tons of waste along the Dutch coast. While large waste items are decreasing, experts warn of a g...
Doctor's visit with the Van Tijl couple: a downpour of ailments, obstacles, and other inconveniences
Doctor Rutger makes a house call to the Van Tijl couple to address their numerous accumulated medical complaints. The visit proves challenging due to various household obstacles and the couple's activ...
These are the school holiday dates for the 2026-2027 school year in Haarlem
The school holiday schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year in Haarlem has been released. Families and students can now plan their upcoming breaks by checking the official dates for the region.
Germans staying away from Dutch holiday parks in droves due to higher prices
German tourists are significantly reducing their bookings at Dutch holiday parks this year. Reports indicate that the decline is driven by the perception that the Netherlands has become an increasingl...
What can Amsterdam learn from other cities with a rat infestation?
Amsterdam is dealing with a growing rat population and is exploring various global strategies to address the issue, including prevention education and new technological solutions. While cities like Ne...
Extra train capacity during F1 weekend is a 'military operation' for NS
The Dutch national railway, NS, is managing a massive logistical effort to transport thousands of spectators to the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. With trains departing every five minutes, t...
This Chinese chain is growing with dozens of ‘unknown’ ingredients: ‘People don’t know what they’re seeing’
The Chinese street food chain Zhangliang Malatang is expanding globally and has opened three locations in the Netherlands. The restaurant offers a unique dining experience where customers can choose f...
Exhibition 'Goodnight Neighbor' highlights Amsterdam's homeless: 'Finally the people behind the rough sleepers can be seen'
My father got so angry he hit me, and my hearing has been damaged ever since
At 't Lemmeke, the team behind Wijmpje Beukers does it again: capturing the village pub vibe in the big city
Ronaldo and Rodríguez chose an intimate wedding in their living room
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez held an intimate wedding ceremony in their living room in Cascais, Portugal. The couple married on August 11, marking the tenth anniversary of the day they fi...
Bosbaan shipshape for Rowing World Championships: "Never seen such beautiful orange buoys"
The Bosbaan in Amsterdam is fully prepared to host the World Rowing Championships from August 24 to August 30. Tournament director Nico Rienks has overseen extensive renovations of the facility and ex...
At The Rage Room you can smash your stress to pieces: ‘90 percent of our customers are women’
The Rage Room in Haarlem offers customers an opportunity to release stress by smashing objects using tools like sledgehammers and baseball bats. The venue reports that approximately 90 percent of its ...
Disneyland Paris brings Space Mountain back to its original theme
Disneyland Paris has announced that its Space Mountain roller coaster will revert to its original theme inspired by Jules Verne and lunar travel. The transition away from the current Star Wars-themed ...
Have you seen Woezel, Muffin or Kleintje? These 10 pets are missing in Haarlem
Ten pets have gone missing in Haarlem over the past week. Owners are currently searching for their lost animals, including pets named Woezel, Muffin, and Kleintje.
From Italian ice cream to a urinating woman: what happened this week in Amsterdam
This week in Amsterdam saw a variety of local stories, ranging from the opening of a homemade Italian ice cream shop on the Kinkerstraat to a curious incident involving a woman on the Amstelveenseweg....