Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
50,000 women already using Lisa’s discrete period app: ‘We will never sell data’
Lisa Volkers has developed a privacy-focused menstrual tracking app that now serves 50,000 users. She created the platform to provide an alternative to existing apps that often sell user data to third...
Tour boat and large sloop operators now required to pass practical exam: ‘Watch your phones, they can’t swim’
Why you should trim your nails right after showering
Medical pedicurist Denise Bruins provides expert advice on proper nail care and maintenance. In the first episode of this series, she explains the optimal frequency and techniques for trimming nails e...
Holidaymakers see flames 'up to six meters high' next to campsite during dune fire
A wildfire broke out in the dunes near Camping de Lakens in Overveen, forcing a brief evacuation of parts of the campsite. Emergency services and staff managed to bring the fire under control quickly,...
New T-shirt aims to make queer activists unrecognizable to facial recognition cameras
Readers on rat plague in Amsterdam: I think the rat is often made a scapegoat
Erica Terpstra moving to nursing home: 'I was ready for it'
Former presenter Erica Terpstra is moving from Scheveningen to a care home in Laren. The 83-year-old, who currently uses a walker following multiple surgeries, stated that she is ready for this transi...
Ten thousand people used beach bus pilot to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort
Since June 20, nearly ten thousand people have utilized a free beach bus service connecting a P+R facility in Vijfhuizen to the beaches of Bloemendaal and Zandvoort. The provincial trial aims to reduc...
Albert Heijn revamps savings stamps: one stamp now requires double the spending
Albert Heijn is significantly changing its loyalty stamp program, requiring customers to spend twice as much money to earn a single stamp. Consequently, it will take twice as long for customers to fil...
Actors Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis welcome first child
Actors Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis have reportedly welcomed their first child together. While the news has been reported by multiple media outlets, the couple has not yet officially confirmed ...
Rolf Sanchez confirms relationship with girlfriend Lorena: We have been together for a long time
Singer Rolf Sanchez has officially confirmed his relationship with Lorena during an interview on the radio station 100% NL. He stated that the two have been seeing each other for a long time, confirmi...
Watch: This was the 2026 Canal Parade in Amsterdam in under a minute
Last weekend, the annual Canal Parade took place in Amsterdam, filling the city's canals with decorated boats and crowds celebrating with a message of love. The event was marked by a vibrant and energ...
This cafe is the living room of the Spaarndammerbuurt: 'At the bar, you're instantly in conversation'
Traditional Dutch pubs, known as 'bruine kroegen,' are disappearing from Amsterdam despite their vital social role in local neighborhoods. These establishments serve as essential community hubs where ...
Watching the sun set in Haarlem: these are the beautiful photos you shared
Following the popularity of the song 'Zwoele zomernachten', residents of Haarlem shared beautiful photographs capturing the sunset in their city. The feature celebrates local scenery and encourages pe...
Ariana Grande says decision to step out of the spotlight was not impulsive
Ariana Grande stated during a concert in Chicago that her decision to take a break from the spotlight after her tour was not an impulsive choice. The singer explained that this was a planned decision ...
Amazing footage: we filmed the Canal Parade from the Book Boat using a 360-degree camera
Hundreds of thousands of spectators watched the annual Canal Parade, featuring eighty boats, which took place this past Saturday. News outlet AT5 utilized a 360-degree camera on the 'Boekenboot' to pr...
Between cheese, candy and hemp seeds: Amsterdam streetwear label La Fam now has its own store on the Nieuwendijk
Benches on Purmerplein in North created vibrancy, but strict rules now ban their use
In Venice, the waste boat is normal, but a change ten years ago really helped against litter: 'The seagulls pecked everything open'
Annemarie (32) earns 2395 euros and lives with her boyfriend in the house her father bought for her: 'I know I'm lucky'
Ajax fans show old-school ambition at open day: "The treble must be achievable"
Thousands of supporters gathered at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam for Ajax's annual open day to witness the presentation of the men's and women's squads. Fans expressed high ambitions for the u...
Queer choirs from around the world at the Concertgebouw: "We want to show the diversity of Taiwan"
The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam is hosting the second edition of an international queer choir festival featuring eight groups from around the world. The performers aim to celebrate diversity and promot...
Queer choirs from around the world at the Concertgebouw: We want to show the diversity of Taiwan
The second edition of the Choir Festival is taking place at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, featuring eight queer choirs from around the world. The participating groups, including choirs from the Unit...
Long traffic jams and even a missed funeral: Leimuiderbrug breaks down three times this weekend
The Leimuiderbrug experienced multiple technical failures this past weekend, causing significant traffic congestion for motorists and delays for boat traffic on the Ringvaart. Local residents have exp...
Is magnesium really a miracle cure for muscle cramps? Sports physician separates fact from fiction
Sports physician Tom Teulingkx examines seven common claims regarding muscle cramps during exercise. He differentiates between scientific facts and popular myths to clarify whether magnesium and other...
Fundaparel: this cute dike house is in Amsterdam, but feels like a village
A charming levee house in the village of Durgerdam offers a rural, picturesque atmosphere while remaining officially part of Amsterdam. Residents can enjoy proximity to the city center and harbor view...
Rita: over 170 reports of discrimination during second weekend of WorldPride
Klaas (63) lives in a mansion in the Plantagebuurt: 'I don't hear city sounds, only tropical birds from Artis'
Shameless ADHD tornado Kim Karssen tosses the audience to and fro at Meer voor mannen – ‘I really have a wild pussy’
