Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Heat strains Nieuw-Vennep festival week, but new water spectacle is a hit
Extreme heat has forced organizers of the Nieuw-Vennep festival week to cancel several indoor activities for vulnerable groups due to high temperatures in event tents. In contrast, water-based activit...
Marieke Elsinga returns as host of RTL Boulevard this fall
Marieke Elsinga is set to return as a presenter for the Dutch television program RTL Boulevard this autumn. The announcement follows the news that she will be leaving her role on the Qmusic morning ra...
Hands and feet outside the sheets and no cuddling: how to sleep better in the heat
A day at Geversduin campsite for Odense House participants from Heemskerk and IJmuiden: ‘We used to camp everywhere’
Participants from the Odensehuizen centers in IJmuiden and Heemskerk recently enjoyed a day trip to Camping Geversduin in Castricum. The outing featured outdoor activities like jeu de boules and allow...
'Berry Bantam' on World Cup opponent Tunisia: "Piece of cake, we'll beat them 4-0"
Residents of Haarlem's Bantamstraat, including local reporter Berry Hendriks, are optimistic about the Dutch national team's final group match against Tunisia, predicting a 4-0 win. Despite the 1:00 A...
Municipal DIY hub underused: ‘It’s certainly not a one-size-fits-all solution’
Heavy rain expected in Kansas City during Oranje fan celebrations
Fans of the Dutch national football team in Kansas City are expected to encounter poor weather conditions on Thursday, including potential heavy rain and thunderstorms. Light rain is forecast to begin...
Float, dock, and toast! These are the spots in Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers several locations where boaters can moor their vessels to cool off and enjoy drinks on the water. The article highlights four specific spots in the city that provide easy docking acce...
Sweating, I took off my motorcycle suit: 'Shit, no idea how I'm going to get to work now'
When will the Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede finally reopen? Unique collection with 1853 water pipes, sophisticated equipment and a sturgeon from Kazakhstan
The Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede has been closed for three years, with no clear date set for its reopening. The museum houses a unique historical collection, including water pipes from 1853 and ...
Sprinkler system failure in new University Library, building evacuated due to flooding
The new University of Amsterdam library was evacuated and closed on Thursday afternoon after a defective sprinkler system caused significant flooding. Students were forced to leave the building, which...
Get a free meal in Haarlem during Keti Koti
To commemorate and celebrate Keti Koti, the day marking the abolition of slavery, free meals are being distributed at various locations. Residents in Haarlem can pick up a free meal as part of these c...
Early morning workouts on Veemkade: "If you go at the end of the day, you'll end up on a terrace instead"
Athletes in Amsterdam are increasingly moving their workouts to the early morning at the Veemkade to avoid high daytime temperatures. Participants and instructors report that exercising before 7:00 AM...
Pure joy as Brian Brobbey simply says: 'A little bit in love'
The article highlights the refreshing nature of Brian Brobbey's interviews compared to the typically dull responses given by players during major football tournaments. It focuses on the Dutch striker'...
Gaasperplas has a new city beach: ‘It’s still nice and quiet, it’s super busy on the other side’
Waste collection earlier than normal, recycling centers closing early
Waste collection services will begin earlier than normal and recycling points will close ahead of schedule. Residents are encouraged to check the updated timetable for these adjusted service hours.
Thijs Römer’s first interview since conviction on radio show MISCHA!
Thijs Römer is set to give his first interview since his conviction on the NPO Radio 1 program MISCHA! during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. The live broadcast was confirmed by broadcaster AVROT...
Haarlem hits 'rare' heat level 9, city opens day shelters for homeless people
Haarlem and Amsterdam have reached a rare heat intensity level of 9, an occurrence that typically happens only a few times per year. In response to the extreme weather, the municipality of Haarlem has...
Jimpa explores filmmaker’s relationship with her queer father and child in Amsterdam: ‘Generations of queers have found their place here’
Royal decoration for Nel Bartman
Nel Bartman was appointed Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau on June 23 for her 40-year dedication to the HKC Haarlem korfball club. Mayor Jos Wienen presented the royal decoration during the club's...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess to remain in custody for coming weeks
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, will remain in custody for the next several weeks after his lawyer announced he will not appeal the detention order. A court will reassess ...
RCH and VEW fields undergo drastic overhaul after larva drama
Major renovations are being carried out at the Johan Neeskens Sportpark in Heemstede this summer to address a long-standing grub infestation. Large portions of the natural grass fields used by footbal...
KNMI: Highest sun intensity level 10 reached in Eindhoven
The Dutch meteorological institute KNMI reported that Eindhoven reached a record-high heat index of 10 on Wednesday afternoon. This extremely rare level had never been recorded in the city before and ...
Inspiration from around the world: ways to cool down you might not have thought of
This article explores five global cooling strategies to help manage high temperatures, which have been evaluated by thermophysiologist Hein Daanen. The recommended techniques include methods used by U...
Criticism of chaotic district official appointments: "Gap between government and citizens couldn't be wider"
The appointment of district board members in Amsterdam is facing intense criticism after a series of chaotic events, including last-minute withdrawals and candidate rejections by local committees. Cri...
Newly appointed alderman Esmah Lahlah still looking for a bike, a house, and a regular bouldering gym
Esmah Lahlah, the new Alderman for Education, Youth, and Equality in Amsterdam, is transitioning to her role after serving in the Dutch House of Representatives. She is currently searching for a resid...
New alderman Esmah Lahlah still looking for a bike, a house and a regular bouldering gym
Esmah Lahlah, the new Amsterdam alderwoman for Education and Youth, is transitioning to the city after previously serving as an alderwoman in Tilburg and a member of the Dutch House of Representatives...
Code orange in effect across much of the Netherlands due to extreme heat
A code orange warning for extreme heat went into effect across a large part of the Netherlands at 12:00 PM. The weather warning is currently expected to remain in place until Friday morning at 8:00 AM...
Public transport strike during rush hour: Can you still get to work? ‘I’ve never seen it so quiet’
A national train strike in the Netherlands left stations like Haarlem unusually quiet during a work stoppage between 4:00 and 8:00 AM on Wednesday morning. The strike disrupted travel for many commute...
Oranje and The Blue Wave under one roof. Jantien and Giovanni couldn't be happier: 'We're actually already champions'
Jantien van Zutphen and her husband Giovanni have decorated their home in Beverwijk with both Dutch and Curaçao flags to celebrate the World Cup. The couple, who have been married for 32 years, are u...