Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
A44 closed for two weeks from today to replace viaduct: three more times by 2030
The A44 highway towards Amsterdam is closed for two weeks starting today to facilitate the replacement of the Lisserwegviaduct, the first of four viaducts being replaced through 2030. Traffic between ...
Peacocks will not return to Bloemendaal Deer Park: They are too far to follow their instinct home
Three peacocks that escaped from Hertenkamp Bloemendaal are currently roaming free in Haarlem. Manager Olga van der Mark considers the birds lost because they have strayed too far to follow their inst...
Home battery sellers claim energy label improvements, but is it true? Here’s the deal
Home battery sellers are marketing the devices as a way to improve a property's energy label and value following recent regulatory changes. However, energy advisors and Milieu Centraal warn that these...
Golden Retriever Guus recovering from major surgery to fix recurring hip dislocation
Guus, a Golden Retriever, is recovering from a major surgical procedure to fix a hip that frequently dislocated. While his owners are at work, Guus is being cared for by family members who use a dog s...
If it’s up to Mick Jagger (82), the Stones will tour again: ‘I still have enough energy to sing, dance and jump for two hours’
Video stems from this ancient technique. ‘The magic lantern is the basis of everything’
The Toverlantaarn Museum in Heiloo is highlighted as a hidden gem that explores the history of the magic lantern, which is considered the foundation of modern video technology. This volunteer-run muse...
Spuiten en Slikken gets Belgian version focusing on sex, relationships and intimacy
The Dutch television format Spuiten en Slikken is being adapted into a Belgian version titled Spuiten & Slikken: de sekseditie, focusing on sex, relationships, and intimacy. Filming has already begun ...
Buying drinks for Oranje or Father's Day? Dozens of Gall & Gall stores closed this weekend
Dozens of Gall & Gall liquor stores across the Netherlands will remain closed this weekend as employees go on strike. The industrial action, announced by the FNV union, takes place during Father's Day...
Seven unique gardens to be admired during Groei & Bloei Zuid-Kennemerland Open Garden Day
Seven garden owners in the Zuid-Kennemerland region will open their private gardens to the public on Sunday, June 21. The event is organized by the local chapter of Groei & Bloei, allowing visitors to...
'Normally they sit in the passenger seat,' said the beekeeper with a straight face
Part of Leidsevaart in Vogelenzang closed for rest of summer for Bekslaan intersection redesign
A section of the Leidsevaart in Vogelenzang will be closed to car traffic from June 22 until September 30 for the redesign of the Bekslaan intersection. The project aims to improve safety and clarity ...
North Holland traffic: no delays in the morning rush hour on Friday, June 19
The morning rush hour in North Holland started quietly on Friday, June 19, with no traffic delays reported. Traffic flow across the province remained smooth throughout the early morning period.
Lovely Amsterdam terraces with great snacks and bar bites
Primary schools focus on Keti Koti: "We are parading through the neighborhood"
Primary schools across Amsterdam are increasingly dedicating time to educate students about Keti Koti, the anniversary of the abolition of slavery. The Flevoparkschool in East Amsterdam is leading the...
KNMI warns of thunderstorms and wind gusts
The KNMI has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, wind gusts, and hail expected on Friday afternoon. This alert follows a previously issued code yellow warning for heat across the region.
Panic among dozens of pregnant women after maternity care canceled: ‘Only received a QR code that didn’t work’
Dozens of pregnant women in the Netherlands are left without maternity care after the national agency De Kraamvogel canceled services due to severe staffing shortages. Despite holding contracts, many ...
Haarlem to ban petrol mopeds from city center starting 2028
Haarlem will ban petrol-powered mopeds from its city center starting January 1, 2028, to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution. The municipality is offering low-income residents up to 1,200 e...
Behind this week's classroom heat lies a bigger (and more expensive) problem
Dutch schools are struggling with excessive heat in classrooms due to outdated building infrastructure that is not equipped for rising temperatures. Experts emphasize that the issue requires comprehen...
Gonda orders a nice sweater that is never delivered
Gonda Lijbers from Leiden ordered a sweater online that was never delivered, leading her to understand the risks of dropshipping. The article describes her experience with an order that turned out to ...
Three questions about young plantings in Heemskerk: Who is watering them on these scorching hot days?
The municipality of Heemskerk is taking specific measures to water young trees and plants as temperatures rise above thirty degrees. A spokesperson explained how the local government ensures the survi...
Zandvoort to get four more public toilets. 'But why will it take three years? And aren't they very expensive?'
Zandvoort is set to install four new public toilets, though the project is facing scrutiny over its high costs and three-year timeline. Critics are questioning the delay in providing these facilities ...
Politician Eric van der Burg (60) loves attention: ‘I’m really looking forward to the moment this interview is in the paper, with nice photos’
August Dirks (74) sailed the world for 33 years on his Ship of Fools: ‘I didn’t trust myself one bit at the helm’
Interest in solar panels hits new low as financial benefits largely evaporate
Interest in solar panels among Dutch homeowners has reached a new low, with only 95,000 new installations on existing homes last year. This sharp decline is attributed to the fact that the financial b...
Last-minute Father's Day shopping? FNV announces strike at Etos and Kruidvat
Employees at Dutch drugstore chains Etos and Kruidvat will go on strike this Sunday, coinciding with Father's Day. Organized by the FNV union, the industrial action serves as a protest against employe...
Fashion illustrator Piet Paris shows his sketches: ‘All my work is handmade – I panic just having to turn on my computer’
Weekend tips: what to do in Haarlem (June 19-21)
Haarlem is celebrating the official start of summer with various activities and events recommended for the weekend of June 19-21. The article provides local tips for residents and visitors to make the...
Urban explorers Cees, Michel and Mike from IJmuiden sneak through the abandoned Francorchamps Racing Hotel: 'If you share the location, it could be demolished within a week'
Three urban explorers from IJmuiden discovered and explored the abandoned Francorchamps Racing Hotel after taking a wrong turn during a trip. The group emphasizes the importance of keeping such locati...
Son or daughter wants a fatbike, but parents don't: ‘Simply banning it doesn’t work’
The article explores the conflict between teenagers wanting fatbikes or electric scooters for independence and parents' concerns over safety and speed. Experts suggest that simply forbidding these veh...
An evening of 'pumping hard, no complaining, and just doing it'. Trainer Carline teaches fellow villagers how to act during cardiac arrest.
Carline de Boer from Bloed-Serieus is organizing CPR training sessions for residents of Wijk aan Zee at the Dorpshuis de Moriaan community center. The initiative aims to ensure more locals are prepare...