Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Ajax warns supporters about Hajduk Split: Think carefully before making this trip
Ajax has warned its supporters about potential safety risks when traveling to Croatia for their Conference League match against Hajduk Split. The club strongly advises fans to avoid wearing team appar...
Politics on the Amstel: Do we miss the PvdA already and VVD's Brekelmans is going to save Amsterdam
The Politiek aan de Amstel podcast discusses Mayor Halsema’s trip to New York and addresses complaints from residents regarding the administration of Amsterdam-Noord. The episode also features VVD p...
Cabinet eases rules for remains: resomation and sharing a coffin allowed
The Dutch government is seeking to modernize burial laws to allow for resomation, a sustainable liquid-based decomposition process. Additionally, the proposal includes new options for couples to be bu...
Presenter Sjoerd van Ramshorst and wife expecting second child
Television presenter Sjoerd van Ramshorst has announced that he and his wife are expecting their second child, a daughter, in December. The couple, who married in 2021, already have a son named Lou bo...
New friendships thanks to dining club: "Thought I was too old for it"
Resto VanHarte, a community dining initiative active throughout the Netherlands, is helping residents in Landsmeer combat loneliness by providing a space for social connection. The club has successful...
It is a bright Friday; will the sunny weather continue?
Amsterdam is currently experiencing a warm and sunny Friday with temperatures peaking at 21 degrees. While the weekend will feature more cloud cover, warmer weather is expected to return early next we...
Platform for emerging Rietveld artists: "After graduation you fall into a black hole"
Graduates from Amsterdam's Rietveld Academie are receiving a new platform to showcase their work at an advertising agency in the Houthavens to prevent their art from being forgotten after school. The ...
Amsterdamse Hap: enjoy a rotating daily special for 15 euros at Café Kosmos
Café Kosmos in Amsterdam’s Staatsliedenbuurt offers a rotating daily special for 15 euros, aiming to make dining out accessible to everyone in the community. The cafe, which has operated for three ...
Rob Kemps finds it difficult not seeing his children every week: 'Really struggles with it'
Rob Kemps has spoken openly about the difficulty of adjusting to a co-parenting arrangement following his separation from his former partner in 2023. The artist finds the weekly transition days partic...
Måneskin singer Damiano David marries singer Dove Cameron
Måneskin lead singer Damiano David and actress-singer Dove Cameron have married after getting engaged earlier this year. The couple, who have been together since 2023, were captured in photographs we...
Always the best at Rummikub? Prove it during the National Championship in Haarlem
The Dutch Rummikub Championship will be held on November 15 at Mooie Boules in Haarlem. Participants aged 14 and older can compete for the national title, with the winner earning a spot to represent t...
For 12.5 years, you have found a history lesson and a face in city streets: "We are everywhere"
Paul Fennis has spent over 12.5 years installing more than 600 educational panels across Amsterdam that feature portraits and biographies of the historical figures for whom local streets are named. Th...
We can do something to prevent dementia: lifestyle changes can have a major impact
Recent Dutch research suggests that addressing seven lifestyle and social factors, particularly loneliness, could potentially reduce dementia cases in the Netherlands by over thirty percent. Experts a...
Jacob Nienhuys built 236 high-quality worker homes in the Staatsliedenbuurt, featuring a courtyard, a nursery, and porcelain bathtubs
Philanthropist Jacob Nienhuys commissioned the construction of 236 high-quality social housing units in Amsterdam's Staatsliedenbuurt in 1894. The ambitious project featured communal amenities such as...
Jordanese street organ family Perlee calls it quits for good: It is time to relax
After nearly one hundred years of operation in the Westerstraat, the historic street organ company Perlee is permanently closing. The family is hosting a final viewing of their collection in the works...
Fabel Friet founders Abel (29) and Floris (31) on TikTok queues: 'Bet you’ll have your fries within five minutes'
Fabel Friet founders Abel Klatser and Floris Feilzer address the long, viral queues at their popular Amsterdam fry shop, claiming wait times are shorter than TikTok users suggest. The duo describes th...
Pop-up market, dating for 65+ and North Art Market: what to do in Amsterdam this week
Amsterdam is hosting a variety of cultural and social events this week, including art markets, open-air opera performances, and speed-dating sessions for seniors. From historical museum visits to pop-...
Ambacht in Beeld festival brings over a hundred master craftspeople to the NDSM Warehouse: ‘Learning from each other is an easy way to connect’
The twelfth Ambacht in Beeld Festival is being held this weekend at the NDSM Warehouse, featuring over one hundred craftspeople from around the world. Attendees can participate in various workshops an...
Little support for new metro numbers in Southeast: "When I say 53, I mean Gaasperplas"
Residents in Amsterdam-Zuidoost are opposing a plan to rename local metro lines from 50-54 to M1-M4 by 2028, citing the original numbers as essential neighborhood identifiers. While transport authorit...
Why tutoring isn't always necessary and can be much cheaper
As the new school year begins, many parents in the Netherlands are turning to tutoring and homework assistance for their children. The number of service providers has doubled in a decade, raising ques...
Higher gas prices don't easily push commuters to cycling: 'A matter of habit'
Data reveals a significant rise in electric vehicle sales across Europe, though this trend is driven by multiple factors rather than just fuel prices. Experts note that despite higher gasoline costs, ...
Alderman Esmah Lahlah (46) has only just moved to the city but is already participating in the Great Amsterdam Dictation: 'It's part of my onboarding'
Esmah Lahlah, Amsterdam's new alderman for Education and Youth Care, is participating in the Great Amsterdam Dictation on October 10. She views this event as a key part of her adjustment to the city a...
Fewer vacation rental nights allowed in neighborhoods plagued by tourism nuisance
The Helmersbuurt has become the ninth district in Amsterdam to reduce the maximum annual nights allowed for vacation rentals from 30 to 15. This measure aims to curb nuisance caused by excessive touri...
Pro tip: tickets for Museum Night Amsterdam are now on sale
Tickets for Museum Night Amsterdam 2026 are now on sale for 25 euros. Scheduled for November 7, the event offers exclusive after-hours access to various museums, featuring live performances, workshops...
Magical exhibition in Jewish Museum: saw your child in half and learn tricks from Hans Klok
The Jewish Museum in Amsterdam is launching an exhibition titled Abracadabra, featuring artifacts from notable Jewish magicians like Okito and Harry Houdini. Curated in partnership with illusionist Ha...
6x Portuguese tastings in Amsterdam
With Portugal becoming an increasingly popular travel destination, food lovers in Amsterdam can explore six local venues that specialize in authentic Portuguese cuisine. These establishments offer a v...
From Oktoberfest to bock beer: these beer festivals are coming to Amsterdam
Amsterdam is celebrating the autumn season with a series of beer festivals and events, including traditional Oktoberfest celebrations and specialized bock beer tastings. Residents and visitors can enj...
No trains at Amsterdam Central on Saturday October 3 due to renovation work
Amsterdam Central station will be closed to all train traffic on Saturday, October 3, to allow for essential renovation work on tracks and signaling systems. Reduced service and passenger congestion a...
Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner welcome first child
Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife, also named Taylor Lautner, have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Lennon Taylor. The couple announced the birth on Instagram, noting they have been enjoyi...