Lifestyle News in English

Ruud de Wild walks out of own radio show due to threats following interview

Radio DJ Ruud de Wild walked out of his NPO Radio 2 show following threats related to a recent interview. He will remain off the air for the rest of the week as a result of the incident.

Name brands regain ground: sugar-free drinks and protein products especially popular

Major consumer brands like Coca-Cola and Milka are regaining market share from private labels by focusing on sugar-free and protein-rich products. Energy drink brands Monster and Red Bull were among t...

Uitgeest, Castricum, Heiloo and Heemskerk face hundreds of extra night flights. 'This is incredibly disappointing and impossible to explain'

A flight route change scheduled for June will lead to hundreds of additional annual night flights over the Dutch municipalities of Uitgeest, Castricum, Bergen, Heiloo, and Heemskerk. Local authorities...

Poesiat & Kater brewery moves from Amsterdam East to Weesp and launches crowdfunding campaign

Sneezing fit or not: Check today's pollen count in Haarlem here

Residents of Haarlem suffering from hay fever can use a specialized pollen radar to monitor local air quality and manage their allergy symptoms. The tool provides real-time updates on pollen counts, h...

Pick up free compost for your garden or balcony

On Saturday, March 28th, residents of Amsterdam and Weesp can pick up free compost for their gardens or balconies. This initiative provides local citizens with resources to support the maintenance of ...

Indorock legend Eddy Chatelin takes Indo seniors back to the sixties with his red guitar

Indorock legend Eddy Chatelin will perform during a musical lunch for seniors from the former Dutch East Indies at the Tempo Doeloe daycare center in Schalkwijk, Haarlem. Organized by Zorgbalans, the ...

Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin

Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to determine a new governing coalition following the municipal elections in Amsterdam. The two-day proc...

Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin

Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to discuss potential coalitions following the Amsterdam municipal elections. The meetings, spanning two...

High interest in free saplings and greenery: '95 percent are greedy, but 5 percent are moved and come to help us'

Thousands of people visited the Lincolnpark Buurttuin in Hoofddorp to collect free trees and shrubs as part of the 'Meer Bomen Nu' campaign. The initiative redistributes plants that were unable to thr...

Winter coats can be put away as blossoms bloom on Nicolaas Hennemanpad in Heemskerk

Blossoms have begun to bloom along the Nicolaas Hennemanpad in Heemskerk, signaling the arrival of spring weather. This seasonal milestone suggests that it is time for residents to store their winter ...

Marcel (67) has thousands of books about Cruyff: ‘He was very friendly, made you feel like he’d known you for years’

Marco Borsato's music returns to The Passion following acquittal in sexual offense case

Marco Borsato's music will return to the Dutch Easter event The Passion for the first time in several years on April 2. The song "Hoe Het Danst," a collaboration with Davina Michelle and Armin van Buu...

Why the Museumplein skatepark is Olympian Roos Zwetsloot’s favorite: ‘We want to be seen’

Relocation to take Badhoevedorp merger club's squad to the next level

SCPB’22, a merger club from Badhoevedorp, is preparing to move to a brand new sports complex. The club aims to leverage the new facilities to elevate its team's performance and eventually compete at...

Haarlem's Astrid Vos finds new passion in drawing and painting characteristic portraits: 'I wanted to create something of my own'

Haarlem-based artist Astrid Vos has discovered a new passion for creating detailed portraits of famous figures. After a lifelong career in art spanning both the Netherlands and abroad, she is now focu...

Parking garage of former Zandvoort casino now open to everyone

A former casino's parking garage in the center of Zandvoort has opened 110 indoor spaces to the general public as of Monday morning. This addition aims to alleviate the significant parking shortage in...

Acidic mouth from vaping: E-cigarettes cause dental damage in addition to nicotine addiction and lung problems

Vaping is linked to dental damage and oral health issues caused by acidic vapor, in addition to known risks like nicotine addiction and lung problems. During a recent event in Alkmaar, vapes were test...

How Oscar Garcia and Jordi Cruijff went from Total Football ideals to reactive reality in one day

Interim coach Óscar García's goal of leading Ajax to a victory using their traditional 'total football' style fell short during a 1-1 draw against Feyenoord. The match highlighted the team's current...

Unsolicited advice from momfluencers led my colleague to delete Instagram

Journalist Senna Brammer explores the trend of social media fatigue caused by the unsolicited advice of 'momfluencers.' The article highlights a colleague's decision to delete Instagram to escape the ...

Copacabana singer Barry Manilow releases new album after fifteen years

Singer Barry Manilow is set to release a new album titled 'What A Time' on June 5th. This marks his first album in approximately fifteen years and will consist almost entirely of new material.

Lee Towers receives Radio Rijnmond award on 80th birthday

On his 80th birthday, Dutch singer Lee Towers was presented with a new annual award by regional broadcaster Radio Rijnmond. The prize honors individuals who make exceptional contributions to society w...

Only 48 municipalities plan to extend hospitality hours during World Cup

Only 48 Dutch municipalities currently plan to extend opening hours for bars and cafes during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The trade association Royal Hospitality Netherlands notes that many matches w...

Mrs. Van Grunsven reluctantly pulls her pants down further: Doctor Rutger soon understands why

Mrs. Van Grunsven showed hesitation when her physician, Doctor Rutger, requested that she adjust her clothing for a medical examination. Upon doing so, she revealed a large tattoo featuring a blunt me...

With these devious tricks, TikTok and games like Roblox swindle you out of money: ‘People are defenseless’

Research from Wijzer in Geldzaken reveals that over 40% of Dutch teenagers spend significantly more money than intended on video games and apps due to manipulative design tactics. This overspending, o...

Saving on groceries doesn't necessarily mean sacrificing taste: 'You don't have to eat differently, just smarter'

Budget expert Iris Newman explains that saving money on groceries does not require sacrificing taste or variety. By making smarter shopping and cooking choices, consumers can effectively manage rising...

Johan Cruyff documentary features intimate and never-before-seen footage

Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 23 - March 30)

Haarlem is experiencing various roadworks and partial closures from March 23 to March 30, affecting areas such as Van Marumstraat and Parklaan. Commuters are advised to check the overview of traffic d...

Email address hacked, years of records lost: Provider keeps digital mailbox locked tight

After Gijsbrecht's email account was hacked and used to send unauthorized messages, his provider blocked all access to the account. This has left him unable to access years of personal administration ...

Code yellow in North Holland due to locally dense fog

The KNMI issued a code yellow weather warning for North Holland on Monday morning due to dense local fog. The foggy conditions are expected to impact visibility and potentially cause delays for traffi...