Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Person taken ill at beach party in Bloemendaal aan Zee
An individual required resuscitation after falling ill during a beach party at club FUEL in Bloemendaal aan Zee on Saturday evening. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were deployed to...
Sylvester Stallone struggled with an eating disorder: 'Couldn't keep anything down'
Sylvester Stallone opened up about struggling with an eating disorder and doping to maintain extreme fitness levels during the filming of Rocky III. The actor also discussed the physical cost of his c...
Young (former) cancer patients carry their illness forever: they show their tattoos
A new special feature explores the personal stories of young cancer survivors through their tattoos. These individuals use permanent ink to symbolize their experiences with illness, highlighting theme...
Netherlands Film Festival opening coincides with news that queer community still faces hardship
The Netherlands Film Festival opened with the premiere of Downtown, the first Dutch film focused on the AIDS crisis. The event highlighted that the queer community continues to face significant hardsh...
Video | Harry Styles greets father-in-law Lenny Kravitz at concert
Harry Styles acknowledged musician Lenny Kravitz during a recent concert as part of his Together, Together tour in New York. The interaction between the two stars occurred during one of the singer's s...
Annelies (55) to spend three years in Singapore, but her husband is not joining her
Annelies, aged 55, is struggling to tell her husband about a professional opportunity that would require her to relocate to Singapore for three years. She discusses the situation with Anne-Marije Buck...
Frits Wester doesn't want to think about retirement: 'Still as fit as a young monkey'
Political reporter Frits Wester has announced that he has no plans to retire, as he views professional work as essential to his vitality and sense of purpose. The 64-year-old, who returned to work in ...
Video | Fred from B&B Vol Liefde introduces new love on Renze
Fred, a participant from the show B&B Vol Liefde, has announced that he has found a new partner following his appearance on the program. He introduced his new love interest during an appearance on the...
Police investigate youths from Southeast who proudly showed weapons to German YouTuber
Amsterdam police have launched an investigation after a video featuring masked youths brandishing firearms in the city's Southeast district appeared on YouTube. Mayor Femke Halsema described the foota...
Braid lesson for your daughter: Faizi brings girl dads together in Amsterdam
Faizi Nazir has started an initiative in Amsterdam called Papa’s & Pony’s, which teaches fathers how to braid their daughters' hair while providing a space for open discussions about parenting. Th...
Ronald Koeman after loss of Bartina: 'Love and support from people gave us strength'
Ronald Koeman has thanked the public for their support following the death of his wife, Bartina Koeman, who passed away at 65 after battling breast cancer. The football community has honored her memor...
New pitch at football club WV-HEDW is far too slippery: Some players slipped while taking penalties
The new artificial turf pitch at the Amsterdam football club WV-HEDW has been deemed unsafe for senior matches due to extreme slipperiness. This unexpected issue has caused significant scheduling prob...
Majority of Dutch parliament on drug nuisance by homeless: adjust mental health care funding
A coalition of Dutch political parties is advocating for a reform of mental health care funding to better support homeless individuals struggling with drug addiction. Lawmakers argue that the current ...
Georgia (38) and Dayne (41) Muller used to hike in the South African mountains, now they run laps in Oosterpark
Georgia and Dayne Muller, a South African couple who originally planned to stay in Amsterdam for only two years, have now been living there for eleven years with their three children. They have embrac...
Ranye’s style (28): ‘One day I wear a tracksuit, the next a dress’
Ranye defines her fashion style as comfortable, raw, and unapologetic, noting that her clothing choices serve as a form of expression rather than a full representation of her character. Inspired by si...
The fact that we are drinking less alcohol is bad news for these Amsterdam entrepreneurs: I am seriously worried about the future of my business
Alcohol consumption in the Netherlands is declining as health advice becomes stricter, causing significant concern for Amsterdam business owners. Entrepreneurs in the industry are reporting financial ...
The Amsterdam of actress Hana Hussein (25): ‘Uncle Tom from the pancake stand is I think the funniest person I know’
Actress Hana Hussein, currently starring in the film Stand Up at the Nederlands Film Festival, shares her favorite local spots in Amsterdam. She highlights her preference for the bakery Mediterrane, t...
The nasi at pancake house Gansi is so delicious that Mara Grimm is still thinking about it days later
Food critic Mara Grimm highly recommends the Surinamese cuisine at the Bijlmer pancake house Gansi after a recent dining experience. She specifically praised the restaurant's delicious nasi, which pro...
Maaike Ouboter stops drinking while touring: ‘It affects my voice, especially when my immunity is low’
Singer-songwriter Maaike Ouboter shares in a recent interview that she has stopped drinking alcohol while touring because it negatively affects her voice. She also discusses her new interest in boxing...
Nïama and Najib Amhali open new beauty salon, under the watchful eye of The Real Housewives
Nïama and Najib Amhali have officially opened their new luxury beauty salon, Le Boudoir, in Amsterdam-Zuid. The launch event was filmed for the reality show The Real Housewives of Amsterdam and celeb...
Martin Gaus happy with life out of the spotlight despite health problems
Eighty-two-year-old Dutch television personality Martin Gaus is facing serious health challenges, including Parkinson's disease and heart issues, which have led him to scale back his daily life. Gaus ...
Alderman sees problems with trash bins due to can collectors, but wants to keep deposit scheme
Amsterdam Alderman Lian Heinhuis acknowledges that the current deposit scheme for cans is causing litter and bin damage, but she opposes ending the program prematurely. To address the issue, the city ...
Stepdaughter (18) proud she could call Ben Saunders 'dad' for thirteen years
Eighteen-year-old Nikia paid tribute to her late stepfather, Ben Saunders, honoring him as her mentor and best friend of thirteen years. Saunders, the inaugural winner of The Voice of Holland, was fou...
KNVB Cup first round draw: Telstar hosts Almere, Volendam travels to Eindhoven
The KNVB Cup first round draw features various pairings, including Telstar hosting Almere City and JOS Watergraafsmeer taking on NAC Breda. Professional clubs competing in Europe are exempt from this ...
How to save fuel if you still want to take the car
Motorists can reduce fuel consumption by adopting smoother driving habits, such as shifting gears early and avoiding unnecessary braking. Additional savings can be achieved by maintaining proper tire ...
Snackspert tests his final snack for Het Parool: 'Snack bar culture is more than just a frikandel'
According to the Snackspert, these are the best snack bars in Amsterdam and surroundings
Food critic Eke Bosman, known as the Snackspert, has completed a four-year project reviewing 210 snack bars throughout Amsterdam. He has now released a final guide highlighting his top-rated locations...
Chic on paper, cheap in practice: for a good snack bar, you shouldn't be in the city center
A four-year review of Amsterdam's snack bar scene reveals that the best quality food is consistently found outside the tourist-heavy city center. The author encourages readers to explore peripheral ne...
Friends want to reclaim Leidseplein and are organizing a party: 'I love Leidseplein, genuinely'
A group of Amsterdam friends is organizing a party at Club Up to revitalize the local nightlife scene around Leidseplein. They feel the area has become overly expensive and dominated by tourists, prom...
Flowerbikeman Warren Gregory on his clashes with police and justice as he leaves Amsterdam: 'I've had more trouble here than in forty years in America'
Warren Gregory, known as the Flowerbikeman, is leaving the Netherlands within two weeks due to persistent conflicts with local police and justice authorities. The American, who lacks a residence permi...