Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Almost 16,000 Amsterdam social housing units face mold issues, but fixing them is harder than expected
At the Heemstede fair, you go back in time in many ways, except for one important respect
The annual Pentecost fair in Heemstede recently drew large crowds, particularly families with young children attracted by popular animated characters. While the event offers a nostalgic experience, it...
Street art: look around you and find out what it means
A website has been launched to provide information about public artworks found on the streets. It allows users to identify artists and understand the meanings behind various installations.
Disappeared: FC Schalkwijk had to make way for housing
FC Schalkwijk was a sports club that merged in 1992 to make room for new housing developments. This article is part of a series highlighting defunct sports organizations and historical sporting events...
Permit process for Ye concerts in Arnhem still ongoing
The municipality of Arnhem is currently processing the permit applications for two upcoming concerts by American rapper Ye. The performances are scheduled to take place at the GelreDome on June 6 and ...
Discover the flavors and culture of Thailand at Amazing Thailand Fest
Limousines queue in Wijk aan Zee for Castor College graduation party. ‘Old cars have a certain charm’
Approximately 170 students from Castor College celebrated their graduation gala at Hotel Het Hoge Duin in Wijk aan Zee. The event featured a parade of luxury vehicles, including limousines and classic...
1,500 rubber ducks race for charity in Heemskerk, tickets on sale at local Rotary Club
The Rotary Club Heemskerk-Uitgeest is hosting a charity rubber duck race on May 31, where 1,500 ducks will be propelled through Heemskerk's municipal pond by the local fire department. Participants ca...
Energy displays often lead to lower consumption, but not for everyone
Research from Tilburg University indicates that energy displays providing real-time data help households reduce their gas and electricity consumption on average. However, some residents prioritize per...
Traditional treats for birth of three baby storks in Elswout: 'Some ask if I’ve become a grandfather'
Three stork chicks have recently hatched in a nest at the Elswout estate near Haarlem. Local resident George is celebrating the birds' arrival by offering traditional Dutch snacks to passersby while o...
Shops evacuated due to strange smell in Hoofddorp supermarket
Several shops in Hoofddorp were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon as a precaution after a strange smell was detected at a Dirk van den Broek supermarket. The evacuation took place at Burgemeester van S...
Help shape the future of hospitality in the Red Light District
The city of Amsterdam is developing a future plan for the catering industry in the Wallen district to ensure the area remains attractive for local residents. The initiative encourages public participa...
Shops and restaurants in Heemstede center open doors during Spring Fair
The annual Spring Fair in the center of Heemstede will take place this Sunday, featuring stalls, music, and activities for children. Many shops and restaurants along the Raadhuisstraat and Binnenweg w...
Amalie Atkins created a film monument to her aunt Agatha (90) with ‘Agatha’s Almanac’: ‘She does everything her own rebellious way’
Director Paloma Aguilera Valdebenito on the exuberant ‘Treat Her Like a Lady,’ featuring Nienke Plas’s first lead role: ‘I wanted the energy of a true Amsterdammer’
In drama ‘Solomamma’, a single mother discovers the identity of her child's anonymous sperm donor
High demand for big screens for June 20 World Cup match
Rental companies are reporting a surge in demand for large screens to broadcast the Dutch national football team's World Cup matches. Interest is especially high for the game against Sweden, which is ...
Keizersgracht has the most million-euro homes: 440 in one street
Amsterdam leads the Netherlands in high-value housing with 18,560 homes worth over one million euros, specifically concentrated in the Canal Belt and Oud-Zuid areas. The Keizersgracht is the street wi...
District chairs recommend keeping three executive board members per district
District chairs in Amsterdam have written to the city council advising against reducing the number of daily board members per district from three to two. They argue that three members are necessary fo...
Frits Spits had to get used to retirement: 'It was a hard transition'
78-year-old radio veteran Frits Spits shared in a recent interview on NPO Radio 1 that he found the transition to retirement difficult after stopping his radio work in late December. Speaking on the p...
Sidney Schutte swaps Herengracht for Amsterdam-Zuid: star chef opens new restaurant in old gym
Elly has spent seventy happy summers at the Little Beach in IJmuiden aan Zee: ‘This is my everything. And I hope it lasts a long time’
73-year-old Elly van der Peet is celebrating her 70th summer season at the Kleine Strand in IJmuiden aan Zee. She spends every season at her beach house regardless of the weather, expressing a deep li...
Nick de Graaf (HBC) isn't a natural striker, but he's the region's top scorer: 'Euphoric feeling like nothing else. Amazing!'
Nick de Graaf of HBC finished the 2025-2026 football season as the regional top scorer with 19 goals. He secured the title after his closest rivals, Nigel Compter and Kaya Lima, failed to overtake him...
No alien visit: this unusual aerial phenomenon is (likely) visible over Haarlem
Residents of Haarlem may observe mysterious silver-blue streaks in the night sky over the next few weeks. These visual phenomena are not extraterrestrial in origin but are a natural atmospheric occurr...
Every time I passed by Diny I gave her a pack of cigarettes – but one day it was dark in her living room
Dutch people pay less often with cash at the checkout
Cash payments in the Netherlands have dropped significantly, now accounting for only 17% of point-of-sale transactions. Even among individuals aged 75 and older, there is a clear trend toward using de...
Rosie O'Donnell open about expensive facelift: 'Cost more than my car'
American television host Rosie O'Donnell revealed she underwent a facelift in January that cost more than her car. The presenter decided to have the cosmetic procedure after losing 23 kilograms.
Drake sets record for most songs on US charts
Canadian rapper Drake has set a new record for the most simultaneous entries on the Billboard Hot 100 in a single week. Following the release of three new albums, he surpassed the previous record held...
