Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Sports in a new sports park along the Gaasperdammer Tunnel
Amsterdam is planning to build a new sports park along the Gaasperdammertunnel to accommodate the rapidly growing population in the Zuidoost district. Construction for the new facility is scheduled to...
Want to attend the major AT5 final debate at Meervaart Theater? Sign up now!
AT5 will host a live final debate on March 17 at Theater Meervaart in Amsterdam featuring eleven political parties ahead of the municipal elections. Members of the public can apply for tickets to atte...
Pierre opens season with free ice cream at shops in Haarlem and Hillegom
Chocolaterie Pierre will mark the start of the 2026 ice cream season by giving away free ice cream for two hours on Wednesday, March 11. The promotion will take place at the company's shop locations i...
The clash between rich boomers and spoiled millennials: ‘They bought houses for insane prices’
Waste piles in Buikslotermeerbuurt caused by high absenteeism
Garbage accumulation in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerbuurt was driven by high staff sick leave and external contractors missing pickup locations. Alderman Hester van Buren acknowledged structural issues ...
Household budgets hundreds of euros lighter due to energy crisis
Rising energy prices driven by geopolitical conflict are putting a significant financial strain on household budgets. A family of four with a car is estimated to pay over 600 euros more annually due t...
The telephone is 150 years old: do you prefer calling or texting? Let us know
The first phone call was made by inventor Alexander Bell 150 years ago, marking the beginning of a significant evolution in communication. Since then, technology has transitioned from early bakelite p...
How to know if a daycare is safe? ‘A certificate of conduct doesn't say everything’
IJmondtrekkers leaders form a scouting family: 'Many have been members since childhood'
The scouting group De IJmondtrekkers meets every Saturday at the edge of Zuid-Kennemerland park in IJmuiden to engage in traditional outdoor activities like building fires and pioneering. The organiza...
Alderman pushes through Brasapark sports field plan despite local opposition
Amsterdam Alderman Sofyan Mbarki has confirmed the development of new sports fields in Brasapark to address a lack of athletic facilities in the Zuidoost district. Despite local opposition over potent...
Diederik Slob gives lecture with tips for a more animal-friendly garden in Zuidervermaning Westzaan
Biologist and garden enthusiast Diederik Slob will give a lecture on March 12 at the Zuidervermaning in Westzaan. The presentation, which begins at 8:15 PM, will offer practical tips on making gardens...
Dennis and Laura earned much more, but now they must pay back more than 5,000 euros
Entrepreneurs Dennis and Laura earned significantly more than expected in 2025, resulting in a repayment requirement of over 5,000 euros. Their increased income from lifestyle coaching and constructio...
From dirt to cat litter, my child puts everything in their mouth: What should I do?
Child therapist Nicole Groot explains that it is a common part of development for young children to put various objects, such as soil or cat litter, in their mouths. The article provides guidance for ...
Registration opens for ten-week pregnancy course from GGD Zaanstreek-Waterland region
GGD Zaanstreek-Waterland has opened registration for a 10-week pregnancy course titled 'Relaxed pregnancy and prepared childbirth' for residents in the Zaanstreek and Edam-Volendam regions. The progra...
More and more people starting cooking or baking services from their own kitchens
Inspired by social media and television shows like Heel Holland Bakt, an increasing number of people are starting food businesses from their home kitchens. However, authorities warn that 90% of these ...
Toos & Henk - March 10
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his 'Toos & Henk' comic strips. The illustrations are published daily from Monday to Saturday.
Home inspiration everywhere at Ikea, yet I only come home with this green watering can
The author reflects on the familiar yet ever-changing shopping experience at Ikea, where new items and slight layout changes provide constant home inspiration. Despite the wide variety of furniture an...
Even Betondorp cannot escape housing market madness: 3 million euro home
A former school building in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Betondorp is for sale for nearly 3 million euros, reflecting the extreme price increases in the city's housing market. The 327-square-meter pr...
Doctors sound alarm over shops selling vapes to schoolchildren: ‘Unimaginable. Would you sell these products to your children too?’
Doctors in the Netherlands are warning that many physical shops are illegally selling vapes and cigarettes to minors. New research indicates that 38 percent of students successfully purchase vapes at ...
Neapolitan Fred’s Coffee stands in contrast to the many sleek beige coffee shops
How to keep Amsterdam attractive for ordinary people with average incomes? What political parties want to do
Frenna and Sef biggest winners at Edison Pop
Frenna and Sef were the top winners at the Edison Pop 2026 awards ceremony held on Monday in Leusden. Frenna received the award for best single, while Sef won for best album, and DI-RECT was honored w...
Party for the Animals wants to end mass tourism in the city: "At a certain point you're done talking and it's time for action"
The Party for the Animals (PvdD) staged a protest outside the Booking.com headquarters in Amsterdam to call for an end to mass tourism and its environmental impacts. Ahead of the municipal elections, ...
Sofyan Mbarki (PvdA): We must not take the city's success for granted
Sofyan Mbarki, the PvdA lead candidate for Amsterdam, emphasizes the importance of addressing discrimination, overtourism, and inequality to maintain the city's long-term success. His proposals includ...
‘You used to eat noodles, now you eat burrata on sourdough’: three students on their money worries
'A fine cut of meat with French sides.' Restaurant Vuur moves into the former café ’t Centrum building in IJmuiden
Three new owners, Kimberly Stringer, James Muller, and Raf Seegers, are opening Restaurant Vuur in the former building of the iconic café 't Centrum in IJmuiden. The team is currently renovating the ...
‘Is it weird if I don’t want sex?’: the questions men ask sexologists the most
Sexologists report that men often struggle with performance pressure and lack of sexual desire, contrary to the effortless depictions of sex in media. The article explores the most common questions me...
Amsterdam gains a new city museum on Monday – and everything is tiny: ‘You can look at it for hours’
A fine lesson in truly looking
The article describes a pleasant evening spent with friends around a dinner table sharing food and drinks. The gathering started with snacks and concluded late at night at the same setting.
LPG is much cheaper than petrol and diesel. Motorists consider switching
Motorists are increasingly considering a switch to LPG as gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise. Most vehicles can be converted to run on the cheaper fuel without compromising the driving experi...