Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Kim Kardashian fuels Lewis Hamilton relationship rumors with Instagram photos
Kim Kardashian has shared photos featuring Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton on Instagram, fueling ongoing relationship rumors between the pair. The images represent the first time the reality star has ...
PuinHoop shows the struggles but also the hope of young artists: ‘Our generation is good at nostalgia’
What is heat power? New weather metric determines if it's too hot to work or exercise
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is introducing a new metric called 'hittekracht' in its weather app this Tuesday. This hourly indicator is designed to help users determine when t...
Amsterdam not (yet) caught up in World Cup fever
NH Sport visited the center of Amsterdam to gauge public excitement for the upcoming World Cup, finding that public enthusiasm and street decorations are currently low. Despite the quiet start, local ...
Superfan Sylvana visits twelve Harry Styles shows this year. Celina goes to the Arena three times. 'Every night is different'
Harry Styles is performing ten concerts at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam as part of his Together, Together Tour, drawing fans from around the world to the Netherlands. Local fans are attending ...
Court rules in favor of municipality in wind turbine dispute with province
The court has ruled in favor of the municipality of Amsterdam in its dispute with the province of Noord-Holland over the construction of three wind turbines at the Noorder IJplas. The judge determined...
Sabine hit on head by large foam block, broke her neck: "I knew this was completely wrong"
A woman named Sabine suffered a broken neck and a severe concussion after a 15-kilogram foam block fell on her from a third-story apartment on the Bloemgracht in Amsterdam. While police initially trea...
Gen Z is too busy to waste time. GerBen van ’t Hek reflects on the time when doing nothing was normal
Author GerBen van 't Hek reflects on the generational difference in productivity, noting that members of Gen Z seem much more focused on their activities than previous generations. Observing a young g...
Zien tunnel in pastel colors, a keychain and Fixi complaints: Four Bonhoeffer students focus on safety in Uitgeest
Four students from the Bonhoeffer College Technasium conducted a study on public safety and the sense of security in Uitgeest as part of their Research & Design course. Their project resulted in sever...
Red Cross warns runners of heatstroke risk on Heat Action Day
June 2nd marks Heat Action Day, an initiative by the International Red Cross to raise awareness about the life-threatening risks of extreme heat. In the Netherlands, safety regions are providing guida...
North Holland to implement more active rainbow policy
The province of North Holland is launching a more active policy to support the LGBTQIA+ community in partnership with local municipalities and interest groups. The initiative includes the creation of ...
Why most fountains in Amsterdam are still not working
Ronald Schram (1965-2026) seized every opportunity he got: ‘He clung to life and didn’t want to go. He had so many things left to do’
Ronald Schram (1965-2026) was a physical chemist and musician who completed his doctoral studies in Amsterdam and was known as a vibrant social figure. He began playing guitar in a band at age eleven ...
How New York celebrates and protects its bodegas – and why Amsterdam treats its tokos as decor
Plenty of enthusiasts at the Open Garden Route in Castricum: 'Those poppies are incredibly beautiful'
The Open Gardens Route in Castricum featured fourteen different locations where visitors could admire a variety of flowers, plants, and trees. Garden enthusiasts explored these peaceful green spaces a...
Influencer Jade Anna van Vliet and footballer Kenneth Taylor are engaged
Dutch footballer Kenneth Taylor has proposed to influencer Jade Anna van Vliet during a trip to Miami. The 21-year-old Van Vliet announced the engagement on Instagram, sharing photos of her ring and e...
Oat milk giant Oatly chooses Zeeland: farmers to supply oats on a massive scale
Swedish company Oatly has partnered with farmers in the Dutch province of Zeeland to source oats for its plant-based dairy alternatives. This collaboration creates a significant new market for local a...
Providers of alternative 'wet cupping' treatment often unqualified
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) has issued a warning regarding the health risks and lack of authorization among providers of wet cupping. The procedure, which involves making small ...
Ted Verdonkschot fully recovered and signs for another year at RKAV Volendam
Ted Verdonkschot has signed a one-year contract extension as head coach of RKAV Volendam after fully recovering from a heart attack suffered last winter. The 62-year-old Haarlem native is set to conti...
Vanished: KAV Holland merged after exactly one hundred years
The article highlights the history of KAV Holland, a sports club that merged after exactly one hundred years of existence. This feature is the 36th installment in a series dedicated to sports associat...
Rowing as a new start: women regain fitness and balance at rowing club ‘Het Spaarne’ after breast cancer
Rowing club 'Het Spaarne' is offering a tailored program for women recovering from breast cancer to help them return to physical activity at their own pace. This initiative aims to help participants r...
The same iconic photos of James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and Kate Moss – but without the cigarette
Homes and office building evacuated due to gas leak in South: "I saw it spraying out"
A major gas leak caused by sewer construction led to the evacuation of eleven homes and an office building in Amsterdam-Zuid on Tuesday morning. Michelangelostraat and Titiaanstraat were closed off fo...
Free taillight repair saves Paul a hundred-euro fine
Paul Gill from Wormerveer avoided a 100-euro fine after a neighbor pointed out a broken taillight on his vehicle. Lacking the technical skills to fix it himself, Gill sought assistance for the repair ...
Video | Ewan McGregor sails on high-speed SailGP race boat in New York
Animal ambulance flooded with calls about young birds that are rarely in distress
Heart patient Gerard de Groot (74) lived in pain for years: 'Now I can finally enjoy life again'
Gerard de Groot, a 74-year-old from Beverwijk, is finally pain-free after undergoing open-heart surgery in late 2024. Following twenty years of health issues, including nine heart attacks and 13 angio...
Fences around popular swimming quay after noise complaints, neighborhood angry
Residents of the Borneokade in Amsterdam-Oost protested this weekend against the installation of fences around a popular swimming spot. The measures were implemented following years of noise complaint...
Night cafe De Biecht forced to close and auction contents: "A real shame"
Amsterdam's night bar Café De Biecht has closed after 27 years due to the sale of its building on Kerkstraat. To support owner Jan Louman's early retirement, the café's interior was auctioned off du...
