Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Gerard (72) is convinced his meter is lying, but Vattenfall finds the real culprit
72-year-old Gerard Reulink suspected his new energy meter was faulty after receiving an unexpectedly high bill from Vattenfall. However, an investigation by the utility provider revealed the meter was...
Minors easily obtain illegal weight-loss injections via dealers: 'Many children buy from us. They want it delivered to school'
A thriving illegal trade in weight-loss injections is targeting minors, fueled by the global popularity of drugs like Ozempic. Although these substances have not been tested for use by young people, d...
Rijsttafel with an aftertaste: how a bargain can sometimes smell sour
A Social Deal offering discounted rice table vouchers at Ron Gastrobar turned out to be less advantageous than customers initially expected. The situation highlights potential issues with the transpar...
Have you spotted this artwork by Streetart Frankey yet?
Musician Ned (56) on his first words in Amsterdam: ‘Learning Dutch was like a pain that feels good’
Doortje (63) moved to Ede: ‘When I left Amsterdam, half of me died’
One of Europe’s most beautiful gardens (according to The Guardian) is right in Watergraafsmeer
These were this week's best-selling books at Scheltema
Editioned art is booming: why we don't mind that art isn't unique
The terrace of the new Meyer is as forgiving as always, but the rest could be much better (6.5)
Entrepreneur Olivier Momma grew up abroad but started his company Ekster in Amsterdam: ‘My friends are 32, 33 – we don’t go to De Pijp anymore’
Couturier Leon Klaassen Bos’s Amsterdam: ‘My first time in iT felt like giving a child an ecstasy pill and sending them into Disneyland’
'Who are you rooting for?' is an unnecessary question this World Cup: Amsterdam isn't just cheering for the Dutch team
Midwife takes speeding fine to court: ‘You can’t drive 30 km/h when you’re sweating bullets’
Actress Elizabeth Olsen expecting first child, according to People
Actress Elizabeth Olsen is expecting her first child, according to reports from People magazine. The news follows the publication of photographs showing the actress with a visible baby bump.
Futsal Amsterdam loses second final match, Tigers crowned champions
Futsal Amsterdam lost the second match of the national title finals 3-0 to Tigers Roermond, who secured their third consecutive Dutch championship. Despite hitting the woodwork several times, the Amst...
Failed? Heartfelt congratulations from Richard Kemper: What does a diploma really mean anyway?
In an article reflecting on Dutch graduation traditions, Richard Kemper observes the widespread display of flags and school bags across the Netherlands to celebrate successful students. He offers a me...
100,000 euros raised for families of Zeeland accident victims
A fundraising campaign for families affected by a serious traffic accident in Vogelwaarde, Zeeland, has raised over 100,000 euros in just one day. The initiative was launched by a parent from the prim...
VVD and Denk clash with PRO Amsterdam over coalition plans: "The ship is turning for the left"
The opposition parties VVD and Denk have rejected the new coalition agreement presented by Pro Amsterdam and D66, criticizing it for postponing key decisions and cutting youth care budgets. While the ...
Dionne Stax's mother passes away: 'Still can't grasp it'
Dutch television presenter Dionne Stax announced on Friday that her mother has passed away. In an Instagram post, the 41-year-old described her mother as her pillar of support and expressed that she i...
Whether to let children watch late-night World Cup matches: 'My dad says yes, my mom says no'
Dutch parents are facing a dilemma over whether to let their children stay up late or wake up at night to watch the national football team's World Cup matches in the United States. The time difference...
Green light for six extra caravans at De Elzenhof, four additional pitches uncertain due to endangered species. ‘But we want to push ahead as a council’
Heemskerk's local government has approved the addition of six new trailer pitches at De Elzenhof, a project developed in collaboration with residents. While these spots are confirmed, four additional ...
Lieke Martens speaks about loss of son Eden: 'We will never forget him'
Former Dutch football player Lieke Martens has shared her personal story regarding the loss of her son, Eden, who passed away after 24 weeks of pregnancy. She spoke about how the tragic event has prof...
🔴 Watch live: Special Olympics opening ceremony in Haarlem
The Special Olympics National Games for people with intellectual disabilities are taking place this weekend in Haarlem and the surrounding region. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony at the H...
Dorien visits natural burial inspiration evening at Onderlangs in Castricum: ‘I’m looking for a spot in the sun’
Dorien attended an information evening about natural burials at the Onderlangs cemetery in Castricum to learn about eco-friendly end-of-life options. The event allowed visitors to explore the grounds ...
Hikers extinguish fire in IJmuiden dunes. 'They are the heroes'
On Friday afternoon, walkers successfully extinguished a dune fire in IJmuiden before emergency services took over. Their quick response was credited with preventing the fire from spreading further.
Samuel Welten creates World Cup song: 'Hope the Oranje hearts will glow'
Artist Samuel Welten has released a new song for the upcoming World Cup, aiming to inspire fans of the Dutch national football team. In an interview with NU.nl, Welten expressed his hope that the trac...
The ideal post-wedding snack is of course onion rings: ‘That wedding dress is already dirty anyway’
Fire in Woerden halts train traffic in part of the Randstad
A fire in Woerden has suspended train services between Utrecht and both Den Haag and Rotterdam. NS and ProRail anticipate that traffic will resume around 8:15 PM.
Humberto Tan on the end of RTL Tonight: 'Sometimes a risk doesn't pay off'
Humberto Tan reflected on the conclusion of his talk show RTL Tonight, which is set to air its final episode this Friday. The presenter acknowledged that the program was a calculated risk that ultimat...