Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Help, my teen is going on a drinking holiday in Albufeira: do you pack condoms and SPF 50 in the suitcase?
Following the completion of school exams, many Dutch teenagers are heading to popular party destinations like Albufeira and Mallorca. Pedagogue Marina van der Wal provides tips for concerned parents o...
North Holland traffic: delays on the A7, N242 and N244 during Thursday morning rush hour, May 28
On Thursday, May 28, the morning rush hour in North Holland experienced several traffic bottlenecks on the A7, A9, N242, and N244. Heavy traffic volume led to stationary vehicles and several minutes o...
Pieterpad gets 500 km wheelchair-friendly version
A new 500-kilometer wheelchair-friendly variant of the Pieterpad hiking trail has been launched, making the famous route accessible to mobility scooters, walkers, and strollers. Starting Thursday, the...
More people addicted to online gambling and designer drugs
Data from the National Alcohol and Drugs Information System (LADIS) shows a growing number of people in the Netherlands are seeking help for addictions to online gambling and designer drugs. These fin...
Sheep wool as ground cover? Farmer Tom: ‘You can use this in many ways for your garden’
Farmer Tom discusses the various benefits of using sheep wool as soil protection in gardens, responding to a reader's inquiry about its effectiveness. This practice provides a sustainable use for surp...
Taxi driver Roos now only drives women: "Extra sense of safety"
Roos, a 44-year-old taxi driver, has transitioned to an exclusive service for women in Amsterdam to provide a greater sense of safety for female passengers, especially at night. This decision follows ...
Explainer | Artists stay in one place: why fans now have to go on 'tour'
Always entitled to a new device under warranty? Reader asks Ombudsman for clarification
A customer is seeking legal clarification after retailer Bol.com provided a refund instead of a replacement for a defective Philips hair removal device. The 269 euro device broke within two months of ...
Residents want blue zone on Rijksstraatweg. Council says no: 'parking pressure within limits'
Residents and businesses on the Rijksstraatweg in Heemskerk submitted a request for the implementation of a blue zone to address local parking issues. The municipal executive rejected the proposal, st...
The brand-new brown café Hermans on Van der Helstplein feels like it’s been there for years
This bright pink rocket popsicle was made especially for WorldPride in Amsterdam: ‘It fits the summer: fresh but not too sweet’
Henk (75) found his own home in Zuidoost after decades of homelessness: ‘I’ve come a long way’
Asylum seekers from across the country dine with Amsterdammers at long tables: "Gives hope"
Around 1,500 people, including asylum seekers and local residents, gathered for a massive community dinner at the Oosterdok in Amsterdam. The event, featuring a 900-meter-long table, aimed to promote ...
Council questions new shared cargo bike plans, but transport alderman Van der Horst ‘wants to try it’
Asylum seekers and Dutch citizens dine at 600-meter table: ‘Especially now, it’s important to make a different voice heard’
Jan ‘The Bartender’ forced to close night bar De Biecht: ‘I imagined the end differently’
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 29 to May 31
This article provides recommendations for activities in Amsterdam during the sunny weekend of May 29 to May 31. It advises visitors to stay hydrated and use sunscreen while exploring various events an...
Pieter Jan Molendijk (69) long denied having cancer, now he is chairman of IPSO Huis Kennemerland
Pieter Jan Molendijk, a former businessman from Overveen, has been appointed as the chairman of IPSO Huis Kennemerland, an organization providing mental support for cancer patients. The organization i...
Heemskerk harness racing fees to rise in 2027: ‘Everything is getting more expensive and we also have to pay for traffic controllers’
The Harddraverijvereniging Heemskerk will increase entrance fees and membership contributions starting in 2027 due to rising operational costs. While sponsors previously helped absorb these expenses, ...
No clarity yet in Music On debate, council and Halsema await evaluation
The Amsterdam city council debated the last-minute cancellation of the Music On festival, which was called off due to permit issues and communication failures regarding tent safety. Mayor Femke Halsem...
Permanent weight loss is difficult, but 8,500 steps a day help prevent the yo-yo effect
A new study suggests that walking 8,500 steps daily is key to preventing the yo-yo effect after weight loss. Research indicates that four out of five people typically regain lost weight within a few y...
The play ‘Nightshade’ features relatable scenes from a woman’s life: ‘I wanted to make a piece about a woman who is vulnerable in life’
The play "Nachtschade" stars Mariana Aparicio as a young woman navigating a harsh and unpredictable world with humor and charm. The production focuses on relatable scenes from a woman's life, highligh...
The Best Pastry in the Netherlands comes from Castricum: 'We create what we like and see if it looks good'
Patisserie De Roset in Castricum has won the title of 'Best Pastry in the Netherlands' for its white chocolate and pistachio creation. The professional jury was unanimously impressed by the bakery's c...
For these Muslims, Eid al-Adha is more than food: "It's about sharing with each other"
Muslims in Amsterdam are celebrating Eid al-Adha, emphasizing family unity and the spirit of sharing over the traditional slaughter of animals. In the Nieuw-West district, a large group of families wi...
Nan (85) has been the beating heart of the City Bar for forty years: ‘This is it’
Nan van Grootveld, the long-time heart of the City Bar in Elburg, has passed away at the age of 85 after forty years of service. She was well-known among her regulars for her caring nature and her stu...
Will Timmerdorp Heemskerk go ahead this year? Organizers at their wits' end: ‘There is a shortage of wood’
The organizers of Timmerdorp Heemskerk are uncertain if the annual children's woodworking event will take place this summer due to a shortage of wood. Additionally, project leader Frank Smit noted tha...
Leontine Ruiters and daughter Jada Borsato involved in car accident in Ibiza
Leontine Ruiters and her daughter Jada Borsato were involved in a head-on car accident on Sunday while traveling in a taxi on the island of Ibiza. Ruiters shared the news on Instagram, stating that an...
‘There they go again, those Amsterdammers’: Carien (71) and Gerard (74) found their dream home near the North Holland dunes, but remained outsiders
Anna Nooshin discusses 'black-and-white image' of motherhood in new book
Anna Nooshin has authored a new book specifically for 'inbetweeners,' mothers who find themselves between the extremes of postpartum bliss and depression. She aims to challenge the black-and-white por...
Increased enforcement in Westerpark after reports of spitting and gel blaster shootings
Police have increased patrols and enforcement in Amsterdam's Westerpark following reports of women being harassed by spitting and shot with gelblasters. Local authorities are also implementing educati...