Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'How do you fire a caddie?' Mike Toorop struggles and discovers the harsh world of top-level golf
Dutch golfer Mike Toorop returned home from Austria after experiencing significant self-doubt during recent performances at the highest level of professional golf. Despite his usual confidence, Toorop...
Audit Court: Amsterdam must address shared two-wheelers
The Amsterdam Audit Office has advised the city to expand its network of neighborhood hubs for shared scooters and bikes to effectively reduce car usage. Currently, the impact of these hubs on city tr...
Not 6 sugar cubes a day, but 12: we underestimate how much added sugar we eat
Dutch citizens are unknowingly consuming significantly more added sugar than they estimate, often through products that do not taste sweet. This high intake, averaging twelve sugar cubes daily, increa...
Eat for cheap and meet new people at these cozy Amsterdam community kitchens
Hilde (47) and Maarten (51) bought a 215-square-meter house in Bloemendaal: ‘I thought: Us? In such a huge house?’
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Review: The moral of the story? Never trust a camboy!
Is there a future for shared bikes in Amsterdam? Neighborhood hubs struggle to reach even one ride per day
Gastric bypass for severely obese teenagers to be covered: ‘Obesity is a chronic, serious disease’
Dutch teenagers suffering from extreme obesity can now receive coverage for gastric bypass surgery under the basic health insurance package. This policy change applies to young people with severe heal...
Australians smoking more despite rising cigarette prices
Smoking in Australia has increased since 2017, despite government anti-smoking policies that tripled cigarette prices. The rise in tobacco use is primarily attributed to a significant increase in the ...
Ferry Doedens appeals fine: 'Still need to figure something out'
Dutch actor Ferry Doedens is appealing an 800-euro fine previously imposed for driving under the influence of hard drugs. His lawyer stated that the appeal is necessary to clarify uncertainties regard...
New coalition: 'We are not going to put up billboards with what we have achieved'
Amsterdam's new coalition between PRO Amsterdam and D66 has finalized an agreement that focuses on addressing the housing crisis and maintaining generous asylum policies while reducing the city's civi...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from June 5 to June 7
Amsterdam offers various activities for the weekend of June 5th to June 7th, including jazz performances in the city's oldest neighborhood. Additionally, visitors can enjoy wine tasting events held in...
Little disappointment among South and Red Light District residents over erotic center cancellation
Residents of Amsterdam's Zuid and De Wallen neighborhoods have reacted positively to the decision by political parties PRO and D66 to scrap plans for a centralized erotic center. The coalition will in...
Little disappointment among South and Red Light District residents over scrapped erotic center
Residents of Amsterdam's South and Red Light districts have reacted positively to the decision by political parties PRO and D66 to scrap plans for a large centralized erotic center. Instead of a singl...
Uplifting pop as grief processing for POM’s Liza van As: ‘I wanted to feel happy again’
Liza van As, lead singer of the pop group POM, has released the band's second album, 'Enlightened, baby', which uses upbeat music as a method of processing grief. Despite her initial expectations of w...
Picking strawberries on Strawberry Day: 'We're going to eat them all'
On 'Strawberry Day,' schoolchildren in Beverwijk participated in strawberry picking to learn about the region's history as a fruit cultivation and auction hub. The event aimed to teach children about ...
Van Vessem bakery in Kleverpark fully restored to original 1907 style
Bakery van Vessem has restored its original shop in the Kleverpark neighborhood to its historic 1907 style. The renovation marks a return to the roots of the nearly 120-year-old family business where ...
70,000 fans relieved: controversial rapper Kanye West allowed to perform in Arnhem
A Dutch court has rejected a request from a Jewish interest organization to declare Kanye West an undesirable person, allowing his scheduled performance in Arnhem to proceed. The ruling ensures that t...
Rutger & Thomas on relationship in the spotlight: 'Helping young people be themselves'
The popular YouTube couple Rutger and Thomas are gaining widespread recognition across the Netherlands for their children's books and media projects. Following the release of five books, they are laun...
Pure nostalgia: 5 historic shops in Haarlem
The city center of Haarlem is home to several historic shops that have been family-run for over a century. This article highlights five of these authentic businesses where visitors can experience loca...
Suspect in car accident involving Leontine Ruiters and Jada Borsato was driving under the influence
Spanish police have confirmed that the driver involved in a car accident with Leontine Ruiters and Jada Borsato on Ibiza was driving under the influence of alcohol. The suspect was also reportedly ope...
What lessons is Zandvoort learning from a tumultuous Pentecost weekend? Calls for more measures grow louder
During the Pentecost weekend in Zandvoort, groups of troublemakers caused significant unrest, vandalism, and threats along the beach and boulevard. The disturbances forced two beach pavilions to close...
Fifty reports of street insecurity made to the municipality so far
The municipality of Amsterdam has received fifty reports regarding street safety since implementing a more streamlined reporting system earlier this year. This change aims to better identify specific ...
Fifty reports of street safety concerns made to the municipality so far
The City of Amsterdam has processed fifty reports from residents about unsafe public spaces since improving its system for tracking safety-related complaints. This data collection initiative follows a...
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How much extra traffic will the construction of 24 apartments on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Castricum cause? ‘It’s often very busy already’
Residents expressed concerns about increased traffic and parking issues during a meeting regarding the construction of 24 new apartments on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Castricum. The participation evenin...
New parking rules for Hoofddorp city center
New parking regulations will take effect in the city center of Hoofddorp starting October 1st to improve accessibility for residents and visitors. The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is implementing th...
The influencer holiday is a popularity contest disguised as a school trip
Samuel (21) was addicted to snus: ‘Looking back, it's disgusting’
An investigation by AD Rotterdams Dagblad has revealed that snus is widely available in Rotterdam despite being illegal and highly addictive for young people. Samuel, a 21-year-old who recently quit u...
Which Haarlem resident deserves a royal decoration, in your opinion?
The City of Haarlem is inviting residents to nominate fellow citizens for royal decorations to recognize their long-term voluntary contributions to society. Eligible nominees include volunteers and ca...