Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
From the canals to the Arctic Circle: these Amsterdammers are doing it in 40 days
Siem Pontman and Antoni Zografos from Amsterdam will cycle 4,000 kilometers to the North Cape in Norway this summer. Their 40-day journey aims to raise awareness and funds for the charity Parkinson Ne...
Haarlem 'food rescuers' save 67,000 kilos of food from waste annually
The Haarlem Food Future foundation rescues approximately 67,000 kilograms of surplus food from local supermarkets every year to prevent waste and support families in need. Volunteers collect and distr...
434 listed buildings sold in Haarlem: sales price 62 percent higher than standard homes
According to data from the NVM brokers' association, 434 monument properties were recently sold in Haarlem. These historic homes are priced 62 percent higher on average compared to standard residentia...
Afrojack and Martin Garrix to perform at final Formula 1 race in Zandvoort
DJs Afrojack, La Fuente, and Martin Garrix are scheduled to perform during the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend in Zandvoort in late August. Afrojack and La Fuente will open the evening programs ...
The sun is back and Amsterdam strolls by the water: ‘The city turns into a half-naked parade’
Tenant demands replacement home after explosion, housing association refuses because 'house was targeted'
A tenant is suing the Eigen Haard housing corporation after being denied alternative housing following an explosion that destroyed her home on Herculesstraat in Amsterdam. The corporation refuses to p...
Exhibition on clothing as a form of control at Museum Kranenburgh: ‘I love fashion, but I also see its limitations’
Harrie's sister's garden shed completely burned down: "Damage doesn't matter, as long as she's okay"
A garden house at the Nieuwe Levenskracht allotment park in Amsterdam was destroyed by a fire and suspected gas explosion on Wednesday evening. The female resident sustained burn injuries and was hosp...
Childcare staff shortage could triple in the coming years
Researchers from Ipsos and SEO Economic Research predict that the labor shortage in the childcare sector will triple in the coming years despite ongoing efforts to address it. The study highlights tha...
Unrest after brawl at Hillegom swimming pool: police seize pocket knife and ban two boys
A large fight broke out between groups of young people at the De Vosse swimming pool in Hillegom on Saturday afternoon. Police questioned two boys, seized a pocket knife from one of them, and issued b...
Existing home prices rise in all municipalities; Kaag en Brasem and Zoeterwoude see sharpest increases according to CBS
Existing owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands were 5.2 percent more expensive on average in the first quarter of this year compared to 2023. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), home prices i...
Sanne Vogel to marry after nine-year engagement
Actress and director Sanne Vogel has announced she is planning her wedding with partner Melchior Schimmel after a nine-year engagement. The 42-year-old artist shared the update during an interview wit...
Pentecost heat causes disturbances on packed Zandvoort beach
The sunny Pentecost weekend led to packed beaches in Zandvoort aan Zee, resulting in several reported disturbances. While the majority of visitors enjoyed the weather without issue, authorities noted ...
Belly sliding and plenty of music: diverse program for three-day Velsen-Noord village festival
Velsen-Noord will host its traditional three-day village festival from June 19 to June 21. The event features a diverse program including belly sliding, a children's square, activities for seniors, an...
Verstegen mild paprika powder 'tops the list' for banned pesticides; toxins also found in rice and tea bags
A Foodwatch report reveals that consumers are frequently exposed to banned pesticides found in common products like rice, tea, and spices. Verstegen's mild paprika powder was highlighted as containing...
What is the best way to care for your face?
This article discusses the challenges of choosing from a vast array of skincare products designed to delay aging and prevent wrinkles. It highlights the common goal of maintaining a youthful appearanc...
Greening of Meerwijk progresses: neighborhood around Jan Ligthartstraat completed
The municipality of Haarlem has completed the greening and redesign of the Jan Ligthartstraat neighborhood in Meerwijk. This project is part of a broader effort to improve the local environment, as an...
SBMG makes comeback with one-off show at Ziggo Dome
Rappers Chivv and Henkie T are reuniting as the musical duo SBMG for a one-time comeback concert at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome on December 5. This event marks their first performance together in seven yea...
José and daughter Zehra share passion for performing arts: 'I used to take her to dance classes in a baby carrier'
José Vermeij and her daughter Zehra Togrul share a lifelong passion for dance and theater, which began when José founded her own performing arts center in 2009. Zehra was introduced to the studio en...
Great barbecue weather: how to do it safely and why you should never use methylated spirits
Following serious barbecue accidents in Purmerend and Breda, the fire department and the Dutch Burn Foundation are providing safety advice for outdoor cooking. Experts emphasize the danger of using me...
These two acts make their comeback in Amsterdam
Saenredamstraat residents sacrifice parking spaces for meeting spots: 'Experiment for livability'
Residents of Saenredamstraat in Haarlem-Noord are voluntarily removing seven parking spaces to make room for trees, bicycle racks, and picnic tables. This community-led initiative serves as an experim...
How do we get young men out of the manosphere? This is the key
Psychologist Thijs Launspach examines the attraction young men feel toward the "manosphere," an online environment promoting male dominance and female submissiveness. He explains the psychological fac...
Wendy sells Heemskerk donkey beach towels: 'Curious which countries they will end up in'
Wendy Dijkstra's shop in Heemskerk is seeing high demand for donkey-themed beach towels, which are expected to be popular on local beaches this summer. The colorful accessories have become a hit with ...
Accident on A9 causes delays towards Alkmaar
A multi-vehicle accident on the A9 highway caused significant traffic delays on Tuesday morning. The road is closed between Uitgeest and Kooimeerplein, with traffic heading toward Alkmaar being divert...
Many thanks for all the advice! Greatly appreciated
The author expresses gratitude for the numerous compliments and messages of support they received during a difficult period. They noted that the influx of advice filled several pages and provided sign...
Efteling introduces new attraction where visitors can fly themselves
The Efteling theme park has announced a new attraction called Ravenring, which is designed in the style of Raveleijn. Set to open next winter, the ride will allow visitors to control their own flight ...
Scouting Group De Vliegende Pijl (100) sheds its dusty image: 'Parents want their children to play outside again instead of behind a screen all day'
The Haarlem-based scouting group De Vliegende Pijl is celebrating its 100th anniversary while experiencing a surge in membership. Organizers attribute this growth to parents' increasing desire for the...
Rijkswaterstaat activates heat protocol
Rijkswaterstaat activated a heat protocol across most of the Netherlands on Tuesday as temperatures are forecast to reach 33 degrees Celsius. The protocol ensures that motorists who break down on high...
