Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
How fun should the new pool be and where can young people meet? Options for the youth of Heemstede
Political parties in Heemstede are discussing provisions for young residents, including meeting spaces and a new swimming pool, ahead of the upcoming municipal elections on March 18. While parties agr...
Sheher Khan (Denk): Being an Amsterdammer connects us
Sheher Khan, the leader of the Denk party in Amsterdam, is campaigning for a more inclusive city with a stronger focus on combating inequality and discrimination. He emphasizes the importance of relig...
Isa (52) found 198 cocaine wraps belonging to her daughter. Now she wants to warn and inform others: ‘Sometimes you have to say: this far and no further’
A 52-year-old mother named Isa has launched an exhibition titled "Puinhoop" in Haarlem's former Koepelgevangenis after finding 198 cocaine envelopes belonging to her addicted daughter. Through her pho...
Anti-bullying activist Puk (20) on the prom motorcycle ride that changed everything: ‘If I can do it, you can too,’ says the IJmuiden council candidate
Twenty-year-old anti-bullying activist Puk Lieverst is entering politics as a candidate-councillor for the Liberaal Blauw party. Based in IJmuiden, she aims to expand her advocacy mission through poli...
Small parties take final chance in debate: 'If everyone votes for us, we will get into the council'
A debate for smaller political parties was held in Amsterdam's Torpedo Theater ahead of the municipal elections, featuring leaders from many of the record 35 competing parties. Although current polls ...
Young people increasingly break their Ramadan fast away from home: "A real outing"
Young people in the Netherlands are increasingly choosing to break their Ramadan fast at cafes and restaurants, viewing the evening meal as a social outing. Business owners in Amsterdam have responded...
Real Housewife Lilian and a queue at the doll doctor at the vitality fair: All types of care within crawling distance
The Gezondheidscentrum Broekpolder in Heemskerk celebrated its 15th anniversary by hosting a vitality market to showcase its integrated healthcare services. The center provides a wide range of medical...
Is sleeping with your pet healthy? Risk of skin disease or fungus
Research from Utrecht University reveals that 18% of dogs and 30% of cats sleep in their owners' beds, despite potential health risks. Experts warn that this practice can lead to the transmission of s...
Over 80 tips: free things to see and do in Amsterdam
Football icon Bob Maas (1935-2026) coached a women’s team at age 83: ‘Football is Bob and Bob is football’
Bob Maas, a dedicated Dutch football coach who continued training a women's team at the club Spaarnwoude until the age of 83, has passed away at 90. He was widely remembered by his family and the comm...
Discovery tour around the A9: see by bike what you miss in the car
The weekly newspaper supplement AlleTijd features a 46-kilometer cycling route that explores the surroundings of the A9 highway. The tour is designed to reveal scenic natural areas and city centers th...
150 years of the telephone: ‘My father would let it ring for a long time, so people thought we lived in a big house’
This article marks the 150th anniversary of the telephone and explores its transformation from a rare status symbol to an essential communication tool. It features personal reflections on phone habits...
For Peter (51), conversations are more often about his motor skills than his intellectual abilities
Peter, a 51-year-old job seeker, reports that his interviews often focus on his physical mobility and appearance rather than his professional research experience. He shared with career consultant Anne...
Lekker is the all-purpose word of the Dutch language. ‘It’s just lekker’
Kosovar Edon Rizvanolli described the word 'lekker' as the 'salt and pepper' of the Dutch language, noting its extreme versatility. His comments were featured in the Amsterdam newspaper Het Parool, hi...
Did you finish the City Pier City Run? Send us your medal photo!
Participants of the City Pier City-loop in The Hague are being invited to share photos of themselves with their finisher medals. The call aims to celebrate the achievements of runners who completed th...
Max Verstappen retires from Chinese Grand Prix with engine problem
Max Verstappen was forced to retire from the Chinese Grand Prix ten laps before the end of the race due to an engine failure. The Red Bull driver had to return to the pit lane after his car experience...
Swimming lessons for one euro, a party in the A’DAM Tower, and more news of the week
This week in Amsterdam featured several local updates, including swimming lessons available for one euro and a celebration at the A’DAM Tower. The city hosted various activities ranging from food ev...
Cameraland restores late Wim Waltjen's Nikon for free
After the death of 75-year-old Wim Waltjen from Alkmaar, his friend Carlo Tamis discovered that Waltjen's Nikon camera was broken, preventing access to his photos. The store Cameraland repaired the de...
Haarlem's Ann Vader paved the way for F1 Academy drivers: 'There's nothing special about it. Many more women could do it'
Ann Vader-Vlaanderen from Haarlem was the first Dutch woman to obtain a racing license in the 1950s, paving the way for future female drivers. As the F1 Academy begins its new season in China, her leg...
March also ends mild as April sees 'normal' spring weather
March is expected to conclude with weather that is milder and drier than average, continuing the warm trend seen at the start of the month. According to Weeronline, more typical spring conditions are ...
French politicians hug dogs and cats to attract votes: criticism of ‘animalwashing’ grows
French politicians are using pets in their election campaigns to attract voters, a practice facing growing criticism as 'animal washing.' The strategy is especially prominent in Paris, a city with a h...
Number of gyms rises by 25%: "Fits today's busy lifestyles"
The number of gyms in Amsterdam has increased by nearly 25% over the last five years, reaching 1,659 locations to accommodate residents' busy lifestyles. While the growth offers increased flexibility ...
We aren't even getting the blame ourselves
Wouter Klootwijk writes a weekly column that focuses on food and its various related subjects. The content provides a regular exploration of culinary topics and their broader implications.