Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Former top speed skater Irene Schouten expecting second child: 'So happy and grateful'
Former professional speed skater Irene Schouten has announced she is pregnant with her second child. The news follows a difficult year for the family, as their first-born son Dirk recently recovered f...
New vocational training for swimming instructors aims to tackle shortages in Amsterdam pools: We hope for hundreds of applicants
To address severe staffing shortages at city pools, Amsterdam has introduced a new vocational MBO program that allows students to earn a qualification while working as paid swimming instructors. The t...
Dive into the past: what to do in Haarlem during the 2026 Month of History
Haarlem will participate in the 2026 Month of History throughout October, featuring the theme Body & Mind. The city will host a major History Festival on October 17, offering lectures, debates, and pe...
Iron tablets could help many women a long way: 'they literally get their lives back'
Many women in the Netherlands suffer from chronic fatigue, mood swings, and concentration issues that are frequently misdiagnosed as burnout or depression. Experts suggest that a significant number of...
Billy Joel auctions part of his motorcycle collection for charity
Singer Billy Joel is auctioning part of his private motorcycle collection to benefit his charitable organization, The Joel Foundation. The collection includes notable items such as a commemorative Tri...
Rick from Weesp runs 246 kilometers in 30 hours without sleep in Greek hell
Rick van der Burg from Weesp has successfully finished the 246-kilometer Spartathlon in Greece after thirty hours of continuous, sleep-deprived running. Despite suffering from severe ankle injuries th...
Kamiel (62) has a massive loft in the Jordaan with a cinema and conversation pit: 'Absurd luxury to have a room just for watching films'
Former film distributor Kamiel van der Ster has put his 240-square-meter luxury loft in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood up for sale. The property, which he spent years renovating himself, features un...
Rod Stewart brings farewell tour to Amsterdam
Rod Stewart has announced his final concert tour, titled The Final Encore, which includes a stop in Amsterdam. The legendary artist clarified that while this is his last tour, he is not retiring from ...
Hitting the streets with model scout Michiel van Maaren: ‘There are so many beautiful people in the world’
This article features model scout Michiel van Maaren discussing his process of finding potential models on the streets. He shares his perspective on the abundance of beauty found in everyday people.
Three Amsterdam restaurants awarded Bib Gourmand for great food at an affordable price
Three restaurants in Amsterdam have been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand for delivering excellent food at affordable prices. The honored establishments include FuLu Mandarijn, Utage Sake Bar, and Bo...
There is PFAS in our blood, what can you do? ‘If you always eat the same thing, you increase the risk of harmful substances’
Experts explain that while PFAS are present in our environment and food, their health impact must be balanced against other lifestyle factors. They emphasize that while these chemicals are harmful, ma...
200 new trash cans in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is installing 200 new trash bins equipped with automatic closing lids to reduce street litter. The bins also feature specialized compartments for deposit bottles and cans to encourage better...
The 100th episode of Damsko: how is Urban Cowboy Rob from Noord doing?
The show Damsko revisits Rob van Delden, a former windsurfing champion and local celebrity once known for his cowboy attire, for its hundredth episode. The update reveals that Rob remains in deep isol...
Delicious! Haarlem restaurant awarded a Bib Gourmand
Brasserie Bruis in Haarlem has been awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide for its high-quality French cuisine and excellent price-to-quality ratio. The restaurant is one of ten establishments i...
New jaguar at Artis Zoo expected to breed: But love cannot be forced, even for jaguars
A 16-year-old male jaguar has arrived at Amsterdam's Artis Zoo from Sweden to join a 17-year-old female, with the hope that the pair will produce offspring for the species conservation program. The zo...
New vocational training course for swimming instructors: sign up now!
A new vocational training program for swimming instructors is scheduled to begin in January 2027. The program is designed for individuals who enjoy working with people and have a passion for aquatic a...
Katja Schuurman and Giel Beelen to participate in Het Perfecte Plaatje
The new season of the Dutch photography competition Het Perfecte Plaatje features a cast including Katja Schuurman, Giel Beelen, and several other well-known celebrities. Hosted by Tijl Beckand, the s...
Amsterdam is the most popular city for young people leaving their parental home
Data from Statistics Netherlands shows that over 174,000 young adults moved out of their parental homes in 2024, with Amsterdam being the most popular destination. The figures reveal distinct trends i...
Mrs. Tillemans' advance directive is clear: I do not want to end up among the drooling people
Mrs. Tillemans is suffering from severe memory loss and refuses to attend adult day care services. Her doctor, Rutger, is now working to find a suitable alternative solution to support the couple.
André Hazes is not ashamed of anything: 'I do like to provoke a little'
Singer André Hazes is set to launch a new reality series, André Hazes: En Nu..., aimed at showing a more positive side of his life. The show will feature his girlfriend and his nine-year-old son, wh...
One in five Amsterdam parents has problematic debt
Approximately 21 percent of households with children in Amsterdam are currently dealing with problematic debts, according to a 2025 report by local research authorities. The data reveals that larger f...
People with inheritance move house more often or choose solar panels
Research from Statistics Netherlands indicates that people who receive an inheritance are more likely to move house or install solar panels than those who do not. As baby boomers age, experts warn tha...
It's finally happening in November: cinema arrives at the silo on Zeeburgereiland
A historic sewage treatment silo on Amsterdam's Zeeburgereiland is set to open as a new cinema complex this November following a two-year renovation. The broader project will eventually include a gym,...
Girls felt unsafe in IJburg's Theo van Goghpark, now they are getting their own hangout spot
Young girls in Amsterdam's IJburg neighborhood will now have access to a dedicated, exclusive hangout space in Theo van Goghpark. This initiative was launched to provide a safer and more welcoming env...
Nara Nara is an Egyptian restaurant, but not quite: 'I am the bridge between two cultures'
Chef and owner of the new restaurant Nara Nara in Amsterdam-Oost brings authentic Egyptian culinary traditions to the city. By combining techniques from his upbringing in the Nile Delta with local ing...
Nicole Scherzinger performs with burns during Pussycat Dolls show in Amsterdam
Nicole Scherzinger performed at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam with the Pussycat Dolls despite suffering a burn from boiling water before a previous show in Germany. The singer continued her reunion tour...
How the self-checkout makes our lives more efficient and more suspicious
Supermarkets are increasingly replacing traditional cashiers with self-checkout systems to prioritize space and efficiency. This shift has changed the role of staff from service providers to security ...
Anne gets adults playing outside again: 'people are longing for community'
Anne Ruitenberg started a casual, community-based table tennis group in Badhoevedorp that has grown to include twenty residents. The initiative aims to combat loneliness by providing a low-threshold s...
Have you seen Wall-E or Muis? These two pets are missing in Haarlem
Two cats, Muis and Wall-E, have been reported missing in different neighborhoods of Haarlem this week. Local authorities and the registration organization Amivedi are seeking information on the wherea...
Many young people fishing: "In the predator fishing world, we are known as Zanderdam"
Fishing is seeing a significant rise in popularity among young people in Amsterdam, with the local angling association recording thousands of new members. The city has even gained the nickname Zanderd...