Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
The 'Krommeniedijk Triplets' turn 80: 'We're not inseparable, but we are very close'
A set of triplets born in Krommeniedijk shortly after World War II recently celebrated their 80th birthday with a large party. After being featured annually in local newspapers as children, they chose...
Nine entrepreneurs locked in Adamas Center Nieuw-Vennep to raise money for cancer patients
Nine local entrepreneurs are participating in a fundraising event called 'The Lock Up' at the Adamas Center in Nieuw-Vennep to support individuals living with cancer. The participants aim to raise don...
We're pretending it's spring
The author expresses frustration with the current unpredictable spring weather, which alternates rapidly between cold and hot temperatures. The piece humorously compares these erratic temperature shif...
Fred’s Coffee is new in Amsterdam: ‘We sell attention, the coffee is extra’
Fred's coffee has recently opened in Amsterdam-West near De Hallen, offering a space that prioritizes personal attention and connection. The coffee shop aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere where cu...
At least 44,000 Amsterdammers married to someone of the same sex
A CBS study reveals that Amsterdam has the highest number of same-sex marriages in the Netherlands, with at least 44,000 residents married to a partner of the same sex. The city is preparing to celebr...
Olav Molenaar dropped from Holland Eight and now among naked swimmers at the Varsity: ‘Suddenly a hundred men are hanging onto your boat’
Olav Molenaar, an Olympic and World Championship silver medalist with the Holland Acht, is retiring from professional rowing at the age of 27. He will make his final appearance this Sunday at the Vars...
Rómulo Meléndez on the first words he learned in Amsterdam: ‘My trick? I ask for orange juice’
Accident in Velsertunnel towards IJmuiden causes delays
An accident involving at least one vehicle occurred in the Velsertunnel on Friday afternoon, causing a three-kilometer traffic jam towards IJmuiden. Significant delays were also reported for motorists...
Evert Spaans is right, residents must help the municipality with green space management
An opinion piece and poll invite residents to vote on whether they should assist the municipality with the maintenance of public green spaces, as suggested by Evert Spaans. The initiative encourages c...
Politics on the Amstel: Does Progressive Netherlands really want to form a coalition in Amsterdam without D66?
Zita Pels, leader of the Progressief Nederland party in Amsterdam, is exploring a potential coalition with the VVD and Partij voor de Dieren, which would exclude D66 from the city executive. Local jou...
Fecal bacteria in drinking water in East, boil-water advisory for 120 addresses
Waternet has issued a boil water advisory for 120 addresses in Amsterdam East after E. coli bacteria were discovered during maintenance work on Blasiusstraat and Camperstraat. Residents are advised to...
Uitgeest station waiting room targeted by vandals again
The waiting room at Uitgeest station has been targeted by vandals multiple times recently, with windows smashed just one week after the door was broken. Safety glass is currently being held in place w...
Savannah Guthrie returns to TODAY: 'It's my family'
Savannah Guthrie has returned to her role on the NBC News program TODAY following a two-month leave of absence. Guthrie had been away after her mother went missing and described the program's team as ...
Why the lights are going out at many Haarlem restaurants on Saturday night
On Saturday night, March 28, 2026, numerous restaurants and locations in Haarlem will turn off their lights for one hour as part of a planned event. This is not a power outage, and electricity will be...
Football coach Ted Verdonkschot is doing well: ‘It’s as if they’ve turned on an oxygen tap’
Football trainer Ted Verdonkschot is making a steady recovery less than two months after suffering a heart attack. The 62-year-old Haarlem native has already returned to football activities within the...
Grid costs could double to 1,200 euros per year: pay attention to when you charge
Electricity grid costs in the Netherlands are projected to double, potentially reaching 1,200 euros per year for households. To prevent grid overload, energy providers plan to increase rates during pe...
Wienen: Haarlem cafes allowed to extend opening hours during World Cup in America
Mayor Wienen has announced that cafes in Haarlem will be permitted to extend their opening hours to broadcast World Cup matches held in America this summer. The mayor clarified that current regulation...
Suzan & Freek and De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig at first paid edition of Appelpop
The Appelpop festival has announced its lineup for September 11 and 12, featuring performers such as Suzan & Freek, BLØF, and De Jeugd Van Tegenwoordig. This upcoming edition marks a significant chan...
Place fences instead of signs in Korte Houtstraat to enforce cycling ban
A new proposal suggests installing physical fences instead of signs to enforce the bicycle ban in the Korte Houtstraat in Haarlem. The public is invited to share their opinions on this measure as part...
'No-cycling signs don’t work. That’s why we want gates at the end of Korte Houtstraat'
Residents of Korte Houtstraat are requesting physical barriers to enforce a cycling ban that is currently being ignored, creating dangerous conditions in the narrow street. They argue that existing pr...
Police seize docked dog: serious jaw injuries to another dog after biting incident
Police in Amsterdam confiscated a pitbull after it severely injured another dog's jaw during an incident at Van Oldenbarneveldplein. The pitbull, which had illegal cropped ears and was wearing a shock...
Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen to host European Hockey Championships for men and women
The Netherlands has been chosen to host the 2029 European Hockey Championships for both men and women at the Wagener Stadion in Amstelveen. The venue is scheduled to undergo significant renovations, i...
David runs 2,000 km to Rome in 60 days: Giving back after brother's difficult time
David from Amsterdam is embarking on a 60-day, 2,000-kilometer run to Rome to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House. The initiative is a tribute to the support his family received during his broth...
Free anti-scam doorbell stickers distributed in North Holland
Police and local municipalities in North Holland are offering free doorbell stickers to help residents prevent fraud. This initiative aims to reduce the number of scam victims by providing a visual re...
The tastiest drinks at the 9 best cocktail bars in Amsterdam
Rhona (17) and Evy (17) play basketball together at Akrides: 'The occasional glass of wine and some gossip and you'll get through it'
Seventeen-year-olds Rhona Wise and Evy van der Schuit discuss their close friendship and shared experiences playing basketball for the club Akrides. Residing in Santpoort-Noord and Velsen-Zuid, the tw...
Star Wars C-3PO head fetches over $1 million at auction
A C-3PO head used in the Star Wars film 'The Empire Strikes Back' has sold at auction for over $1 million. The prop was part of the original costume worn by actor Anthony Daniels during the 1980 produ...
Paul de Leeuw in less demand for shows: 'Younger generation is ready'
Dutch television presenter Paul de Leeuw stated in an interview with Het Parool that he is receiving fewer offers for television programs. At 64, De Leeuw acknowledged that a younger generation is rea...
Debby and Joost live in a farmhouse on Texel: ‘Showering under the stars, an owl suddenly flies past’
Joost Albers and Debby Hordijk live in a historic 1903 farmhouse near Den Hoorn on the island of Texel. The spacious 357-square-meter property accommodates the couple, their son, and Debby's parents i...
