Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Emilia Clarke debunks rumors of massive salary per Game of Thrones episode
British actress Emilia Clarke has dismissed reports that she earned $300,000 per episode for her role in Game of Thrones, calling the claims exaggerated. Speaking to Variety, she clarified that the ru...
Over half a million views for old cheese shop at Hobbesteeg 4: narrow outside, modern family home inside
A former cheese shop in Beverwijk, built in 1910, has gained over half a million views on social media after being listed for sale as a modern family home. The 142-square-meter property at Hobbesteeg ...
Reading skills continue to decline. Can these books bring back the joy of reading for children? 'They are hugely popular and almost always checked out'
Dutch children's literacy is declining as they read less with age, but graphic novels remain highly popular and are seen as a potential tool to restore reading pleasure. Experts suggest that shifting ...
Trucks take priority over terraces in Haarlem city center, clear majority says: 'Take your coffee elsewhere'
A survey of 600 respondents indicates that approximately 60 percent prioritize shop deliveries over early morning terrace seating in Haarlem's city center. Most participants believe that leisure activ...
Mystery: do you know what these two statues on the Rijksmuseum facade mean?
This article highlights two less prominent statues located on the facade of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It invites readers to solve the mystery of who these specific figures represent among the muse...
Zandvoort brothers fulfill dream: taking self-built boats out to sea
Brothers Huig and Joop Molenaar from Zandvoort are nearing the completion of two self-built sailing boats based on traditional Shetland Island designs to honor their town's maritime history. The sibli...
Badhoevedorp residents reject measures against non-resident parking nuisance
Residents of Badhoevedorp-Noord have voted against the implementation of temporary parking measures intended to combat nuisance from non-resident parkers. The decision follows a municipal survey launc...
Koen Suyk (72) was the Netherlands' top hockey photographer for years; now he is happy mowing the fields of Bloemendaal
Koen Suyk, a 72-year-old veteran sports photographer from Haarlem, is retiring after a career spanning 52 years. Known for his hockey photography across the Netherlands, Suyk will now spend his time e...
Lidy wanted to go green and expected 'free advice' with a guarantee, but ended up paying a fortune for nothing
Lidy was billed thousands of euros after seeking supposedly free sustainability advice for her home that came with a satisfaction guarantee. The charges were applied when she decided not to proceed wi...
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Designer Heidi's style: ‘Everyone wants to look unique, but has the same idea about what unique is’
At the feminist book club in Nieuw-West, only work by women is read: ‘The idea of the wild woman is not accepted’
Marian Mudder (68) saw the city change from the Jordaan: ‘Money has taken over everything’
How spiritual oasis De Roos was saved by the men behind New York Pizza and Het Koekemannetje
According to Pepijn Schoneveld, every Amsterdammer should visit these 5 places: ‘The reading table belongs on the UNESCO list’
Dirk (66) lost his legs to diabetes and hopes to have his kitchen adapted so he can cook again
Wheelie bins are back in Amsterdam, but not everyone is embracing the green organic waste bin
A beer in Amsterdam, what should it cost? '6 euros – then no one will come anymore'
Public space is still less safe for women than for men: ‘You’re startled, it’s disgusting, but perhaps the worst part was how disparagingly they laughed at us’
VPRO fundraiser Iris Soeurt’s Amsterdam: ‘I’d love to go to the RoXY with my 20-year-old self’
Bouillon d’Amsterdam is a quintessentially Amsterdam take on a Parisian restaurant classic (8)
From strawberry jam to lip balm: how expensive oil is driving up prices in every household
The ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. is driving up oil prices, which will result in higher costs for various household items like jam, shampoo, and printer ink. Experts warn that consumers c...
Cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten was left for dead in Rio before becoming a four-time world champion: ‘Elite sport is far from always fun’
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Residents bewildered after fences installed on Borneokade jetty: "This is so incredibly stupid"
The Amsterdam municipality has installed fences on a popular jetty at Borneokade to curb swimming access following a Council of State ruling to reduce nuisance for nearby houseboat owners. While local...
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Summer ice rink next to Olympic Stadium: ‘Nature says there is an incredible amount of energy now, go do something with it’
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Hamdija Draganovic survived multiple concentration camps before arriving at the Ripperda Barracks: ‘In the Netherlands you have to move on with your life, you have no choice’
Hamdija Draganovic, a survivor of several concentration camps, recounts his journey of fleeing Bosnia in the 1990s and rebuilding his life in the Netherlands. After initially staying at the Ripperdaka...