Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Princess Alexia refuses to comment on rumored relationship with Antoon
Princess Alexia has declined to comment on rumors regarding a possible relationship with singer Antoon after the two were photographed together last year. She stated that she prefers to keep her priva...
Schouten: Extended opening hours for hospitality during World Cup
Mayor Carola Schouten announced that hospitality businesses in Rotterdam will have extended opening hours and permission for late-night match screenings during the soccer World Cup. Establishments are...
Anne-Bo and Sûr Atelier in the race for an Appeltje van Oranje. Haarlem initiatives in the top five so far.
Two Haarlem-based initiatives, Stichting Anne-Bo and Sûr Atelier, have been nominated as top-fifty contenders for the Appeltje van Oranje award. Both organizations are currently positioned among the ...
'We're going to give the children a fun summer again': Natalie and Anne-Marie save KidsVakantiecocktail
Natalie Van der Kolk and Anne-Marie Sjardin have secured the necessary funding to print and distribute flyers for the KidsVakantieCocktail program. These flyers will be shared in schools to ensure chi...
Anne-Fay's militant motherhood
Dutch artist Anne-Fay has released a new album titled '+1' which explores the theme of parenthood through a militant lens. The work is part of a growing trend of albums in the Netherlands that focus o...
Oliebollen and Christmas tree sellers relieved: ‘I feared we would lose what we had built up’
Subsidy for reuse plans
The city of Haarlem is offering subsidies for initiatives that focus on repairing, sharing, or reusing materials to reduce CO2 emissions. Residents and non-profits can receive up to €5,000 in fundin...
Video | Máxima interrupts question to Alexia about Antoon: 'That's private'
How to recognize gallstones? ‘Severe pain in the upper right abdomen is a sign of blockage’
Gastroenterologist Zlatan Mujagić explains how gallstones can lead to health problems and identifies severe pain in the upper right abdomen as a key symptom of a blockage. The article highlights that...
Anneke Suerink (84) honored after 27 years at Haarlem Regional Animal Ambulance: ’I hope to keep going for a long time’
Anneke Suerink, 84, was recently honored for her 27 years of service as a volunteer at the Regional Animal Ambulance in Haarlem. Suerink continues to work at the dispatch center on Willem Pijperstraat...
Video | King poses with Máxima and princesses at Clingendael estate
KNMI launches new indicator to assess heat impact
The KNMI is launching a new heat index on June 2nd to help people assess the impact of heat on their health and activities. Known as the 'hittekracht-index', the tool will be available through the ins...
Bulgarian municipality gifts plot of land to Eurovision winner DARA
Eurovision winner DARA has been named an honorary citizen of the Bulgarian municipality of Avren, which plans to gift her a plot of land. This honor follows similar recognitions in Sofia and Varna as ...
Life in EU to become much more expensive this year: inflation rises to 3.1 percent
The European Commission's spring forecast predicts that inflation in the European Union will rise to 3.1% this year. This trend is largely driven by increased energy prices resulting from conflict in ...
Clubs in court in June over new KNVB weekend competition
Amateur football clubs are taking the KNVB to court on June 23rd to block the implementation of a new weekend competition format scheduled for after the summer. The proposed structure would merge exis...
Record number of climbers reach Mount Everest summit from Nepal
A record 274 mountain climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepalese side on a single day. This achievement, reported by EOA-Nepal, surpasses the previous record of 223 climbers set in...
Why grid operators want to adjust electricity prices several times a day and who will feel the impact
Dutch grid operators are proposing to adjust electricity prices multiple times a day based on grid demand to manage congestion. Under this plan, power would become more expensive during peak hours and...
Drinks and boat-watching: 9 waterfront terraces in Haarlem
The article highlights nine waterfront terraces in Haarlem where visitors can enjoy drinks and watch boats. These locations are recommended as ideal spots for social gatherings during sunny weather.
Review: As long as bros put each other before sisters, violence (against women) persists
Groningen cult writer Nanne Tepper (1962-2012) was driven by addictions and obsessions, biographer reveals: ‘I recognize that monomania’
How do I make my facade garden green? Farmer Tom: 'Look closely at when the sun shines'
Farmer Tom provides gardening advice for creating a successful facade garden in a small, shallow space. He recommends that gardeners carefully monitor sunlight patterns, specifically addressing a read...
Whether or not to swim in the Haarlem region: this is the advice
Residents in the Haarlem region are seeking advice on outdoor swimming as temperatures rise. The report addresses concerns about local water quality and potential health risks like skin irritation for...
Pentecost weekend set to be summery: up to 26 degrees in Amsterdam
IJmuiden provides 500 glass fish for KWF Vissenloop charity walk
The municipality of Velsen is offering 500 decorative glass fish for sale during the Vissenloop and VissenRun events in IJmuiden. All proceeds from the initiative will be donated to the KWF Cancer Res...
Hila Noorzai gives birth to a son: 'And then there were three'
Dutch presenter Hila Noorzai announced the birth of her first child, a son named Joah Malek, who was born on May 12. She shared the news on Instagram on Thursday, expressing that her family now consis...
Everyone is watching and knows everything about you: why a 'WhatsApp girls' house' is risky
The Amsterdam police have issued a warning about the risks associated with 'WhatsApp-meidenhuizen,' public groups where young girls often share sensitive personal information. Experts highlight that w...
North Holland traffic: delays on the A7 and A9 during the morning rush hour on Thursday, May 21
Heavy traffic caused significant delays during the morning rush hour in North Holland on Thursday, May 21. Bottlenecks were specifically reported on the A7 near Purmerend and the A9 between the Kooime...
Netflix making documentary about Michael Jackson child abuse case
Netflix will release a new documentary series titled "Michael Jackson: The Verdict" on June 3, focusing on the high-profile child abuse case involving the late singer. The streaming service released t...
More single people bought a house: 'But half of buyers received help'
Over the past two years, an increasing number of single starters in the Netherlands have purchased homes, often benefiting from the sale of affordable former rental properties. Despite couples' mortga...
LIVE play-offs | Ajax must bounce back in battle for European spot, FC Groningen visit Volendam
Ajax is competing in the European ticket play-offs after failing to secure a top-four finish in the regular season. They are set to host FC Groningen in Volendam this week in a match starting at 18:45...