Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
VVD campaign event mostly drinks: 'We are going to fulfill election promises: free beer'
The VVD party held its final campaign events in Amsterdam at locations like the Heinekenhoek and Leidseplein, prioritizing a social gathering to reach voters. Lead candidate Daan Wijnants used the occ...
Elvis tribute band Calling Elvis plays at Biercafé Middeloo in Driehuis
The Elvis tribute band Calling Elvis is scheduled to perform at Biercafé Middeloo in Driehuis on Sunday, March 22. The concert provides an opportunity for fans to enjoy a live tribute to the legendar...
Voting for district committees on Wednesday too, but what do they do?
Amsterdam residents are voting for both the city council and district committees this Wednesday, though many are unfamiliar with the committees' roles as intermediaries between the public and city gov...
Voting for district committees on Wednesday too, but what do they do?
Amsterdam residents will vote this Wednesday for both the city council and district committees, which serve as a link between local neighborhoods and the municipal government. These committees provide...
Rogier Havelaar (CDA) wants to solve the waste problem: "I've been out with the cleaners a lot"
CDA lead candidate Rogier Havelaar discusses his plans to address Amsterdam's waste management issues by reinstating fixed collection routes and improving employment conditions for workers. He also ad...
Are supermarket reading glasses good for your eyes? Optician explains what to look for
Optician Heleen Windels explains the quality and impact of inexpensive reading glasses commonly sold in supermarkets. As aging makes reading more difficult for many, she provides guidance on what to c...
Forgotten vegetables rediscovered at Herenboerderij Rorik in Beverwijk. 'I received a golden shovel'
Jochem van Tongeren and his daughter are cultivating forgotten vegetables at the Herenboeren Rorik community farm in Beverwijk. The initiative focuses on hands-on farming, allowing members to grow and...
Nielson and ‘Charl Sings Ramses’ at Summer Park. Third headliner to follow this week.
The Summer Park Sessions festival will be held in Park Velserbeek, Velsen-Zuid, from September 4 to 6. Organizers have announced Nielson and 'Charl zingt Ramses' as two of the evening headliners, with...
Photographer Jaimy Gail breaks a persistent taboo with exhibition Vulva
Nigerian man with ringing in his ear
A German man recently traveled to Senegal to track down his stolen iPhone. He was successfully able to locate and retrieve the device after traveling to the country.
What can Amsterdam learn from Enschede’s fatbike ban? ‘Did you see him look? He knows it's not allowed’
Prosecutors on son of Norwegian Crown Princess: 'Anger issues and lack of respect'
Norwegian prosecutors characterized Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, as having a lack of respect for the law during their closing arguments on Monday. The prosecution stated ...
Video | Carice van Houten presents new show A Beautiful Mess
Free meatballs in the Ikea showroom: coming soon to Haarlem
Ikea is offering customers the opportunity to enjoy its famous meatballs for free directly within the store's showroom in Haarlem. This special event allows visitors to dine among other shoppers for a...
In the football canteen, it’s not about politics. ‘No, we’re talking about the laundry bag’
On the eve of municipal elections, visitors at a Dutch football canteen indicate that while they do not discuss politics in the clubhouse, they all plan to vote. The atmosphere remains focused on prac...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 16 - March 22)
Several roadworks and partial street closures are scheduled throughout Haarlem from March 16 to March 22. Affected areas include Van Marumstraat and Langebrug, impacting traffic in the city center and...
Liv (34) lives in dike cottage with family: ‘Wouldn’t trade it for a perfect home for anything’
Haarlem playgrounds save 46,000 kg of CO2 through sustainability measures
Thirteen playground buildings in Haarlem have undergone sustainable renovations, resulting in a reduction of 46,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The upgrades include the installation of solar panels, L...
The Parool Bucket List: what every Amsterdammer must do in the city once
The Paralympics are no longer about pity, this is elite sport (and great television too)
The author reflects on their forty-year career at the Dutch broadcaster NOS, noting that disability sports like the Paralympics were historically overlooked in favor of other programming. Today, these...
Demand for nursing home beds, but seniors don't want to go
Recent research indicates that while there is a public call for more nursing home capacity in the Netherlands, some facilities are actually experiencing vacancies. This discrepancy arises because many...
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 16-20)
This article highlights various activities and events taking place in Amsterdam from March 16 to 20. It encourages residents and visitors to overcome the start of the work week by exploring the city's...
Why do we find compliments so complicated?
This article explores the complex psychological and physiological effects that compliments have on the human brain and body. It examines why many individuals feel uncomfortable receiving praise and in...
Lonely in the hotel room, those skinfold calipers again; suddenly the longing for a normal life
At age 29, tennis player Arianne Hartono has announced her retirement from professional sports. She cited a longing for a normal life and the loneliness of life on the tour as the primary reasons for ...
Study: More PFAS in backyard eggs with larger free-range areas
A study by the citizen initiative PFASinKaart and Wageningen University has found that hobby chicken eggs contain higher levels of PFAS when the birds have access to a larger roaming area. The researc...
Kids Repair Café offers youth sustainable perspective on toys, 'but repairing is sometimes difficult'
The first Kids Repair Café in Hoofddorp teaches children to repair items like toys and scooters to encourage sustainability and reduce waste. Guided by volunteers, the initiative aims to show kids th...
Café Écluse finally fills the gaping hole in architectural gem Sluishuis on IJburg
Final poll: PvdA and GroenLinks stable, D66 loses ground
A final election poll in Amsterdam shows that PvdA and GroenLinks remain stable while D66 has seen a decline in support compared to previous results. The data suggests the current governing coalition ...
PvdA and Denk party leaders hit the streets with flyers ahead of elections
With the municipal elections approaching, party leaders Sofyan Mbarki of PvdA and Sheher Khan of Denk are campaigning on the streets of Amsterdam to reach voters. Mbarki met with residents in the Kink...
Stop talking about aging, rising is more accurate
The article argues that individuals over the age of 65 should not automatically be considered old, as there is no biological basis for linking retirement to the onset of old age. It highlights that in...