Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (July 6 - July 13)
Multiple road construction projects are taking place in Haarlem from July 6 to July 13. Various locations, including Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest, will experience partial closures during this per...
Should I spend thousands on home renovations? It might be useful, or it could be a waste of money
The author is contemplating whether it is financially wise to invest thousands of euros in home renovations as things in their house continue to break down. They express uncertainty about whether such...
Footballer Rai Vloet finds new club in South Africa after prison sentence
Dutch footballer Rai Vloet has signed a contract with South African club Cape Town City FC following his prison sentence. The duration of his agreement with the club based in Cape Town remains undiscl...
This is what you are entitled to if your holiday is affected by wildfires
Travel industry officials state that vacationers in Southern France and Spain must find alternative accommodations due to campsites destroyed by wildfires. The report outlines the rights and protectio...
Mart Smeets struggled with a question: what feeling should he have when watching the Dutch national team?
Mart Smeets reflects on his complex feelings toward the Dutch national football team following a disappointing performance against Uzbekistan. The article describes the conclusion of the team's activi...
Learning about lupines and street theater with a snack. Castle Garden Assumburg opens its doors for the Vegetable and Herb Day
Kasteeltuin Assumburg will host its annual Vegetable and Herb Day on July 12. The event features educational sessions about lupines, street theater, guided tours of historic fruit trees, and tastings ...
Little entertainment, yet Paulien (69) never gets bored at campsite Klein Hemelrijk: People think I'm crazy, but camping around the corner is great fun
Paulien Buis, 69, enjoys a quiet camping trip at Klein Hemelrijk in Heemskerk, despite being very close to her home. She finds the local camping experience rewarding and relaxing, even though others f...
Dione de Graaff sat in the harbor of Huizen with a cup of tea instead of in France among the chateaus and vin rouge
The pear has an image problem: ‘When you think of a poke bowl, you think of mango, why not pear?’
Pears are facing a significant decline in popularity among younger consumers and families, leading to concerns about market consumption. This issue is not limited to the Netherlands but is a broader t...
Final day at popular and controversial playground of Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg: We are going to miss it terribly
The popular but controversial playground at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg has officially closed after its final day of operation on Sunday. Regular visitors and the operator expressed sadness as they marked...
No trains between Amsterdam Central and Zaandam due to disruption
New walking route through the city center honors pioneers of LGBTQ+ emancipation
A new walking route called the Walk of Pride has been installed in Amsterdam, featuring 52 bronze tiles that honor pioneers of the LGBTQ+ movement. The route serves as a permanent tribute to those who...
Four young RFC Haarlem rugby players move to top French clubs: The level of training and playing is so high
Four young rugby players from RFC Haarlem have signed contracts with top French clubs to further their professional development. The athletes, Caleb Hoogstoevenbeld, Bavo Rooyackers, Thygo Reijnders, ...
Dutch employees need an average of 13.7 days of vacation to recover from work
Recent research indicates that Dutch employees require an average of 13.7 days of vacation to fully recover from work. The study notes that the ease of detaching from work varies by individual and dep...
Netherlands not yet prepared for extreme heat as the new normal
The eleven-day heatwave in June, which caused event cancellations, school closures, and train disruptions, highlighted that the Netherlands is currently ill-prepared for extreme heat events. The artic...
Eline's son Chez stepped on scorching hot black garden tiles: 'His little feet were immediately scorched to the ground'
A toddler suffered severe burns to his feet after stepping on extremely hot black garden tiles. The mother, Eline Eman-Jonk, rushed to her child immediately after receiving a distressed phone call abo...
Almost half of drivers do not know traffic rules for microcars: 18 percent regularly drive illegally on bike paths
Spot the differences: Lijnbaansgracht 1988 and 2026
Terminal patients with mild dementia are now also welcome at Joods Hospice Immanuel: It is definitely not just crying here
Many coffee shops in Amsterdam, but few with Indonesian beans; Hejo in Oud-West is changing that
Return of nursing homes falters: cabinet allocates over 400 million
The Dutch government is allocating 420 million euros to accelerate the construction of elderly care housing. This initiative addresses the growing number of seniors who are unable to live at home and ...
I fell in love with circus life immediately
Homebody Bauke Mollema enjoys the Tour start despite a slight damper on his viewing pleasure: 'But I always keep hope'
Bauke Mollema shares his thoughts on the start of the Tour de France, noting the unusual finish in Barcelona. He identifies Tadej Pogacar as the strongest rider in the race despite Isaac Del Toro taki...
Max Verstappen's frustrations with Red Bull were already running high before disastrous Silverstone race: Need a few days to reset
Max Verstappen is experiencing increasing tensions with his Red Bull Racing team following a disastrous race weekend at Silverstone. The Dutch driver expressed frustration over not being heard by the ...
Rianne Letschert finds being a minister ‘quite lonely’: ‘A hug would be so nice sometimes’
Minister of Education Rianne Letschert reflects on the challenges of her role in Dutch politics, describing the position as isolating. In an interview, she discusses her personal life, including her d...
René Diekstra attends a funeral: 'You didn't want to go yet'
René Diekstra reflects on his experience attending a memorial service for a beloved family member. While at the ceremony, he opens a funeral announcement card he had previously neglected to read at h...
Historic visitor numbers for Cologne Pride: 1.5 million
The Cologne Pride parade set a record by attracting approximately 1.5 million visitors on Sunday. The event featured about 60,000 participants representing 250 different groups, marking the largest tu...
Male choir and harmonica players with lung disease steal the show at Jutterspad: 'If I'm struggling, I just stop playing'
A male choir named WaZManK and a harmonica group consisting of people with COPD and other lung conditions called Longblues performed together at the Jutterspad event. The collaboration highlighted the...
Richard grows with Gobanna at the port of IJmuiden: I don't need a prime location because customers come here specifically to visit
Richard van Leeuwen transitioned from a career as a civil servant to founding Gobanna, a successful company specializing in the production of compact, custom-made caravans. Despite operating from a sh...
Sosha Duysker (34) after 'Stars on Stage' win: 'I thought, okay, I'm just going to belt it out now'
Presenter, actress, and program maker Sosha Duysker has won the television competition 'Stars on stage'. Duysker, who is currently working on the show 'Waku waku', expressed that the victory has not y...