Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Opinion: Amsterdam sees itself as an accessible city, but that requires more than just adjusting tram and bus stops
Nathalie (52) and Finn (24): ‘We are both a kind of material hoarder’
Harman and Karman open Surinamese restaurant near The Guru in Rijnstraat
Taylor Swift's wedding location and time revealed in New York
The wedding ceremony of singer Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce is scheduled to take place in New York this Friday at 5:00 PM local time. Reports confirm the event details after ...
Dave Roelvink makes professional boxing debut in September
Dutch media personality Dave Roelvink is set to make his professional boxing debut in September. He will compete during an event organized by Boxing Gladiators in Rotterdam.
On an excursion to the seven-country point in the Vondelpark neighborhood: 'Many Amsterdammers have never heard of it'
This school principal helps adult Amsterdammers get a diploma for free: 'Without a degree you can't get a job, not even as a cleaner'
Griekspoor and Van de Zandschulp defeat compatriots in London
Dutch tennis players Tallon Griekspoor and Botic van de Zandschulp defeated fellow countrymen Sander Arends and David Pel to advance to the second round of the men's doubles at Wimbledon. The winning ...
Djembe workshop at Golden Picnic in Westerheem connects people: This is the magic of music
A djembe workshop led by Michael Agbodo brought joy to attendees at the 'Gouden Picknick' event held in the entrance hall of Westerheem. The event focused on using the power of music to connect and en...
Kiki Coster puts her beach pavilion Noosa up for sale to move to Portugal: I would prefer to take it with me
Kiki Coster has put her beach pavilion, Noosa Beach, up for sale as she plans to move to Portugal for a new adventure. Although Coster expressed a wish to bring the pavilion with her, she is now seeki...
If Madonna's new album fails, it won't be because of the PR machine
Madonna and her team have utilized extensive promotional strategies, including surprise performances and advertisements on the dating app Grindr, to ensure the success of her new album Confessions II....
Boating on the Alkmaarder- and Uitgeestermeer and barbecuing in the developing nature reserve Saskerlei: sounds appealing, but is not allowed
Recreational authorities have prohibited boating and barbecuing at the developing nature area Saskerlei, located at Alkmaarder- en Uitgeestermeer. Despite the attraction of these activities during hig...
Miek the cat has some baggage. How will that work when Maaike van der Plas goes on a cycling holiday? In a backpack?
Maaike van der Plas expresses concern about her cat, Miek, while preparing for a bicycle vacation. Upon receiving an update from her cat sitter, she learns that the sitter sustained injuries from the ...
A look inside the emergency shelter in Loosdrecht: residents have received 50,000 cards since opening. 'I've only been to the supermarket three times'
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) invited local media to visit the emergency shelter in Loosdrecht to shed light on the daily lives of its residents. The facility has receiv...
Tens of thousands in Haarlem drink too much according to new alcohol guidelines
According to the 2024 Gezondheidsmonitor, nearly 110,000 adults in Haarlem consume alcohol in amounts that exceed the Health Council's updated, stricter recommendations. Conversely, approximately 25,0...
Jordi Cruyff leaves his mark at Ajax: Van Gaal is the latest key figure to depart
Barcelona gives outdoor workers heat bracelets: stop immediately if alarm sounds
In Barcelona, outdoor workers are being provided with heat-sensitive wristbands to monitor their health. These devices vibrate to alert individuals when they are at risk of overheating, prompting them...
Debate over chaos in city districts ends in a fizzle: administrators installed after all
The Amsterdam city council held an emergency debate following political unrest regarding the appointment of new district administrators in Nieuw-West and Zuidoost. Despite initial opposition and rejec...
More people died than expected during heatwave
During last week's extreme heatwave, over 3,500 people died in the Netherlands. Data from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) indicates that this mortality figure is hi...
Car blocks elevator at Vijzelgracht garage: "Maybe it came up by itself"
A car blocked an elevator lift at the Vijzelgracht parking garage in Amsterdam from Tuesday evening to Wednesday afternoon. While residents suspected the driver of improper use, the owner claimed the ...
New caravans remain popular, used motorhomes suffer from higher costs
Sales of new caravans in the Netherlands increased during the first half of this year. Conversely, the market for used campers declined, largely due to rising costs for owners.
He is controversial, but Danielle Kliwon still feels a little bit of what that horny teenager used to feel for 'her madman'
The author confesses to having had a teenage crush on football player Marko Arnautovic in the past. She acknowledges that he remains a controversial figure today.
Love Amsterdam? Sing along! Artists perform tribute to the capital at the Concertgebouw
On July 18 and 19, artists will perform a musical tribute to Amsterdam at the Concertgebouw. The event features traditional city-themed music and encourages the audience to sing along.
District politicians have little influence: is the system still working?
District committee members in Amsterdam are expressing frustration over their lack of real decision-making power, as their current role is limited to providing non-binding advice to the central city c...
Louis van Gaal steps down as Ajax supervisory board advisor
Louis van Gaal has stepped down as an advisor to the Ajax supervisory board. He had been providing technical football advice to the club since October 2023.
Has feminism changed the relationship between mothers and daughters? ‘A certain distance is good for your own life and that of your daughter’
Open day at bird hospital in Haarlem with crafts, games and coloring pages
The Vogelhospitaal in Haarlem is hosting an open house on Sunday, July 5, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Visitors are invited to participate in various nature-themed activities, including crafts and games.
Call out: who is at the Tour de France?
A Dutch newspaper is seeking contact with fans traveling to France to attend the Tour de France. The editorial team wants to interview spectators on-site for upcoming features about the cycling race.
When living at home is no longer possible due to dementia: heartfelt care in the heart of De Pijp
Special summer youth camp for children who are not going on vacation
Tennisclub WOC is organizing a free summer youth camp for children from low-income families as part of its 'Play 4 Love' impact program. The organizers are currently working to identify and reach fami...