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Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Run for your life: everything about the 2026 Dam tot Damloop in Amsterdam
The 40th annual Dam tot Damloop sports weekend will be held on September 19 and 20, 2026, featuring running, cycling, and walking events between Amsterdam and Zaandam. The milestone celebration includ...
Swimmers brave the cold at Dutch Open Water Championships: "Nice temperature for me"
Around 600 athletes participated in the Dutch Open Water Championships held at Amsterdam's Gaasperplas this past weekend. Bram Loots and Jade van der Schrier claimed victories in both the 10-kilometer...
Former council member Tara Singh-Varma (78) has passed away
Tara Singh-Varma, the first woman with a migration background to serve in the Dutch House of Representatives, has died at age 78. She was a prominent politician in Amsterdam who participated in the Bi...
Video | Jake Paul struggles with Dutch words during lesson from Jutta Leerdam
Professional boxer Jake Paul recently struggled to pronounce Dutch words while receiving a language lesson from his partner, Jutta Leerdam. The interaction took place during a podcast session where th...
Travis Barker put meat in his pants before telling his parents he was vegan
Travis Barker revealed he became a vegan at age thirteen after hiding meat in his pockets to avoid eating it under his father's strict rules. The musician and activist now maintains a plant-based diet...
Bente to release third album DWARS in November
Singer Bente will release her third album, DWARS, in November featuring fourteen tracks including the new single Parachute. The artist, who gained wider recognition through the show Beste Zangers, wil...
Inez (80) is oldest woman to run Dam tot Damloop: "Overtaking people is the best part"
Eighty-year-old Inez de Rooij is preparing to participate in the Dam tot Damloop, aiming to set a new personal record for her age group. An avid athlete who trains four times a week, she expresses gre...
Amsterdam newspaper September: good neighbors
The September edition of the Krant Amsterdam focuses on social issues, including addressing loneliness, preventing waste, and providing assistance with taxes. The publication highlights various commun...
After heavy drinking and an ecstasy pill, 18-year-old Vera ends up with her father at Dr. Rutger's: 'I'm tripping hard, doctor'
As introductory days for higher education begin in the Netherlands, students are increasingly facing risks related to alcohol and drug use. A doctor highlights the challenges of treating young student...
Cyclists choose their own path during Linnaeusstraat closure: "People make their own rules"
Long-term construction on Linnaeusstraat in Amsterdam-Oost has forced cyclists to use pedestrian areas, creating safety concerns for local walkers. Unofficial modifications to traffic signs have added...
Santje (63) built a tiny house in Waterland: 'Here I only hear the birds, some mooing of cows and the cackling of geese'
Santje Kramer, a 63-year-old resident of Amsterdam, has built a tiny house at a camping association in the Waterland area. She uses this peaceful rural retreat to escape the busy lifestyle of the city...
The Balthazar’s Keuken team expands from the Jordaan to the Vijzelgracht: one spot for dining (Cenc), the other for drinks (the new Copa)
The team behind Balthazar's Keuken has launched a new venue called Bar Copa on the Vijzelgracht in Amsterdam. The establishment focuses on providing a classic bar experience, offering a selection of d...
Cuban tobacco industry smoked out: rationed even in the Netherlands
The Cuban cigar industry is suffering from a major crisis caused by global shortages and skyrocketing prices. Retailers in the Netherlands are now rationing these luxury items to manage limited supply...
Opinion: Stop sounding the climate alarm. Show how pleasant a sustainable world could be
Climate activists are struggling to gain public support by focusing on dire warnings and catastrophic data. To succeed, the movement should shift its communication strategy to highlight the positive a...
How exercise also helps your brain: It supports the ability to create new connections
Clinical neuropsychologist Erik Scherder and assistant professor Marit Ruitenberg explain that physical exercise significantly benefits brain function by fostering the creation of new neural connectio...
K3 singer Kristel ends musical career after reunion: 'It was a one-time thing'
Original K3 member Kristel Verbeke has announced the end of her singing career following a successful reunion tour with her former bandmates. While she enjoyed the experience of performing as the K3 O...
Don't miss out! Sushi, cheese fondue and cocktail bars: what appeared on indebuurt this week
This week, indebuurt Amsterdam highlighted various local culinary trends, including sushi and cheese fondue, alongside event guides for September 2026. The platform also announced its nomination for t...
Small restaurants struggling with no-shows: "Can be the difference between profit and loss"
Small restaurants in Amsterdam are increasingly struggling with guests who fail to honor reservations without notifying the staff. This issue creates significant financial strain and operational chall...
Party loses ADE status after booking French DJ Shlømo, who is accused of rape
Organizers have cancelled the Komplott x Overgave party at the Amsterdam Dance Event following intense backlash over the booking of French DJ Shlømo, who faces rape allegations. The event organizers ...
At the bedside, it was grandpa Frans Bauer who cried, yes, like a baby
Arjen Lubach's Dutch version of Taskmaster challenges various comedians with absurd tasks, while the reality show De Bauers, een nieuwe fase, documents the emotional birth of Frans Bauer's first grand...
Have you seen Salsa? This pet is missing in Haarlem
A two-year-old black cat named Salsa has been reported missing in Haarlem after being last seen on September 3 in the Van 't Hoffstraat area. The sterilized and microchipped cat is currently being tra...
More muscle and less fat: drinking coffee does more to your body than you think
A new Finnish study indicates that regular coffee consumption is associated with higher muscle mass and lower body fat percentages. Additionally, the study suggests that drinking coffee may help reduc...
Amsterdamse Hap: how Van Wees makes his famous cheese fondue
Proeflokaal A. van Wees in Amsterdam has gained popularity for its unique cheese fondue, which swaps traditional Swiss ingredients for a selection of Dutch cheeses and locally produced spiced jenever....
Mesh helps adults in Haarlem make friends: 'A shared love for padel is no guarantee of a real connection'
The social platform Mesh has expanded to Haarlem, offering a service to help adults build meaningful friendships based on personality compatibility rather than just shared hobbies. By using a personal...
Is the construction of the East Bridge up for political debate? Not for PRO, VVD has doubts
Debate over the construction of the Oostbrug in Amsterdam has reignited after budget estimates for the project rose significantly from 325 million to 850 million euros. While some political parties ca...
Reacher actor Alan Ritchson and wife Catherine split after 20 years of marriage
Actor Alan Ritchson, known for his role in the series Reacher, has announced his divorce from his wife, Catherine, after twenty years of marriage. The couple shares three sons and has asked for privac...
Actor Mohamed Akalay wants to be the new Hamlet
Actor Mohamed Akalay is performing in the youth production Expeditie Rijksmuseum at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. He aims to connect with young audiences while pursuing his long-term career goal of pl...
Ajax travels to Sittard • First starts for Amrabat and Kehrer
Ajax achieved a convincing 5-1 victory over Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie, featuring goals from five different players including debutant Thilo Kehrer. This win moves the Amsterdam-based club up t...
He is 21, at his fifth club already, and remains totally unpredictable: Lequincio Zeefuik is a phenomenon
At 21 years old, striker Lequincio Zeefuik is playing for his fifth club, currently finding success at Fortuna Sittard after a difficult period at AZ. The article examines the career of the unpredicta...
Scattering ashes in Efteling 'happens occasionally', even though it is not allowed
Although scattering ashes is prohibited at the Efteling theme park, visitors occasionally do so in secret at locations like the Fairy Tale Forest. Park management consistently denies requests for thes...