Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Emma and Wessel of bistro bar Nieuw Vreeburg in Bloemendaal call it quits: 'My oldest child said Dad was always working. That hit home'
Young entrepreneurs Wessel and Emma Aldenkamp are stepping down as owners of bistrobar Nieuw Vreeburg in Bloemendaal to spend more time with their family. The couple plans to move abroad after realizi...
How is Amsterdam dealing with the summer heat? ‘It’s nice on a bike, but when you stop...’
Angelina Jolie regains fighting spirit thanks to her children after difficult time
Actress Angelina Jolie shared in a Variety interview that her children helped her regain her fighting spirit after a difficult period. She credited them with encouraging her to socialize more and purs...
Flower confetti marks start of construction on new residential care complex at Duin en Bosch in Castricum
Construction has officially begun on a new residential care complex at the Duin en Bosch estate in Castricum. Residents of Phila Boschpark marked the occasion by scattering flower seeds as a ceremonia...
Animal shelter ready for heat: Dog popsicles, cooling mats and early walks
The DOA Animal Shelter in Amsterdam has activated its heat plan to protect pets from rising temperatures, including starting dog walks as early as 7:00 AM to avoid peak heat. Staff are utilizing cooli...
Struggling with mental health? In Hoofddorp you can just walk in and work on your recovery for free
De Nieuwe Silo in Hoofddorp offers a welcoming, beach-themed environment where individuals struggling with mental health can walk in and work on their recovery for free. Located in the Graan voor Visc...
Haarlem Canal Run shortened due to expected heat
The organizers of the Haarlem Grachtenloop have shortened the 10-kilometer race to five kilometers due to expected extreme heat. Participants will now complete only one lap of the course instead of th...
Vintage World Cup shirts selling like hotcakes in the Jordaan: ‘Shirts of players like Bergkamp sell super fast’
Heemskerk weekly market to go ahead despite predicted heat: 'If it’s unbearable, we’ll pack up early'
The weekly market in Heemskerk will proceed as scheduled despite predicted high temperatures, according to market master Eric de Vrij. Organizers will monitor the weather and may close the market earl...
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Record number of people participate in Night of the Refugee
A record 10,000 people are set to participate in the Night of the Refugee this weekend, representing a 25 percent increase from last year. Participants will walk routes ranging from 10 to 50 kilometer...
Open day and plant market at De Regenboog Silence Garden in Ramplaankwartier
Silence Garden De Regenboog in Haarlem will host an open day and plant market on Saturday, June 20. Visitors are encouraged to leave their phones behind and experience the tranquility of this green sp...
Events advise visitors on heat precautions
Outdoor event organizers in the Netherlands are advising visitors to take precautions against high temperatures this weekend. Since Thursday, the National Heat Plan and a code yellow weather warning h...
Messi and Ronaldo are still in peak shape, how do they do it? Sports psychologist explains how
Sports psychologist Afke van de Wouw explains how veteran football stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo maintain peak physical and mental fitness at an older age. The article discusses the le...
Minimum age for social media in the Netherlands possible, but implementation proves difficult
The Netherlands is considering implementing a minimum age of fifteen for social media usage, which is legally possible. However, the practical implementation faces significant challenges, particularly...
Work underway in summer heat for grand finale of Beverwijk's 750-year market rights anniversary
Preparations are underway at the Stationsplein in Beverwijk for a large celebration marking 750 years of market rights, despite the implementation of the National Heat Plan. The event, which takes pla...
Haarlem's giant wooden tower reaches highest point. Oostpoort celebrates milestone with mobile fries stand
The construction of Haarlem's tallest wooden residential building, Oostpoort, has reached its peak height of 33 meters. The milestone for the ten-story structure was celebrated on-site with a mobile c...
Sports events take measures due to heat
Outdoor sports events across the Netherlands are implementing safety measures, such as shortening routes and adding water stations, to combat forecast temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. In Haa...
'Busy and major summer' for Amsterdam public transport: metro 50 suspended, fewer ferries, and Surinameplein overhaul
120 hours community service for brawling barbers after ‘explosion of violence’ in Hoofddorp
Four employees of a Haarlemmermeer barbershop have been sentenced to 120 hours of community service following a mass brawl during a company outing in Hoofddorp. The incident, which took place at a res...
Treat your dad: 6 tips for celebrating Father's Day in Amsterdam
This article provides six tips for celebrating Father's Day in Amsterdam on Sunday, June 21st. It suggests that organizing a day out is an excellent way to show appreciation and love for fathers.
Halsema announces new investigation into Hart voor de K-buurt, but foundation is unaware
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has announced a new external investigation into the neighborhood platform Hart voor de K-buurt following reports of concerning signals from city officials. The organizati...
Ecological mowing begins in Uitgeest to give plants and animals more space to grow
The municipality of Uitgeest has begun ecological mowing to provide more space for plants and animals to develop. By reducing the frequency of mowing, the local government aims to support and enhance ...
Heatwave causes problems in European countries
A heatwave across several European countries is causing significant disruptions, including train cancellations and suspended classes in France and Spain. Germany is also preparing for temperatures to ...
Free bus to the beach
Starting June 20, 2026, a pilot program will offer a free weekend bus service called the "Strandbus" connecting Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer to the beaches of Bloemendaal aan Zee and Zandvoort. This ini...
Pinkpop takes measures to prepare for heat and potential thunderstorms
Pinkpop organizers are taking precautions for the upcoming festival in Landgraaf due to forecasted high temperatures and potential thunderstorms. Measures include providing free water stations and inc...
Your pet can also suffer from heat: what your dog, cat or rabbit needs
As temperatures are forecast to rise in the coming days, pet owners are being offered advice on how to protect their animals from the extreme heat. The article provides practical tips for keeping dogs...
Farmer Ton welcomes families to Europe's only pampas grass maze: ‘You can make a wonderful afternoon of it’
Farmer Ton has opened a pampas grass maze in Nieuw-Vennep, which is believed to be the only one of its kind in Europe. The maze offers a unique outdoor activity for families as an alternative to tradi...