Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Director Anna Cazenave Cambet on the poignant ‘Love Me Tender’: ‘This shows the price a woman pays to rewrite the narrative of motherhood for herself’
Underworld figures in ‘The Heart of Amsterdam’ documentary came to blows and shook hands
My 13-year-old son saying he is ‘done with this damn club’ is proof to me that he is a true Ajax fan
Haarlem designer Hans van Paridon sues The Hague shoe store over Panara brand name
Haarlem-based designer Hans van Paridon has taken a shoe store in The Hague to court over the unauthorized use of his brand name, Panara. Van Paridon, who designed shoe collections under the name for ...
Readers on speed in 30 km/h zones: ‘Meeuwenlaan in North is still a racetrack’
Police search at Beverwijk gym after anonymous tip yields nothing
Police searched a gym on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Wednesday morning following an anonymous tip regarding illegal goods. Masked officers entered the building but did not find any prohibited items.
Last week 59 municipal notifications about demolition and tree felling in Haarlem
The municipality of Haarlem processed 59 permit applications last week concerning demolition and tree felling projects. Of these, 58 notifications were specific to Haarlem while one application was su...
Martin (74) rescues broken wooden toys at De Koe youth center in Velserbroek: 'I'm taking it home, I think I can find a way to fix it'
Martin, a 74-year-old volunteer, is repairing broken wooden toys for the Mama Mia toy library at the De Koe youth center in Velserbroek. He takes the damaged items home to restore them, ensuring they ...
Youth learn the tricks of the trade during a course at HSV Het Snoekje: 'A live maggot attracts the fish'
Young participants are learning the finer points of fishing during a youth course organized by the fishing club HSV Het Snoekje. In Heemskerk, a student named Luuk caught the first fish of the session...
'I don't have time for anything else.' Embroidery marathon in Nieuw Akerendam takes its toll on group of residents
Residents of the Nieuw Akerendam center in Beverwijk have been participating in a daily embroidery marathon to create a large-scale artwork celebrating the city's 750th anniversary of market rights. P...
Pelsstraat smooth as a billiard table again. Velsen and HVC’s Clean Street Project visits Velsen-Noord
The municipality of Velsen and waste management company HVC implemented the "Schone Straat" cleaning project on Pelsstraat in Velsen-Noord. Residents cleared the street of parked cars early in the mor...
Significantly fewer trains between Amsterdam and Utrecht due to track defect near Abcoude
Half of Dutch people will eventually experience knee problems: how to prevent them
Approximately half of the Dutch population will experience knee issues at some point in their lives, though these joints are often ignored until problems arise. Experts Roel Custers and Joris de Wildt...
A short night and an ungodly hour, but Justin is at the final and that’s what matters: ‘I’ve been a fan since that day’
Justin Posthumus, a 24-year-old fan from Volendam, traveled to Istanbul to attend the Europa League final between Aston Villa and SC Freiburg. Despite the grueling travel schedule and early hours, the...
Fun day out! Visit this castle near Haarlem during Day of the Castle
During the Pentecost weekend, numerous castles, estates, and ruins in the Haarlem area will open to the public for the "Dag van het Kasteel" event. This national celebration allows visitors to explore...
Whitsun fair in Heemstede kicks off Friday with discount day
The Pentecost fair in Heemstede kicks off this Friday at the Sportparklaan parking lot with a special discount day. Running for four days over the holiday weekend, the event features various attractio...
Weesp: city of pleasure for 671 years
Weesp has a long history as a center for pleasure-related industries, predating Amsterdam's reputation for legal stimulants and entertainment. For over 670 years, the town has generated economic value...
Kylie Minogue kept second breast cancer diagnosis secret for years
Singer Kylie Minogue revealed in her new three-part Netflix documentary that she received a second cancer diagnosis in 2021. The 57-year-old, who was previously treated for breast cancer in 2005, had ...
From tree camp to permanent home: 750 anniversary trees take root in the city
Amsterdam has planted 750 trees gifted by local entrepreneurs to celebrate the city's 750th anniversary. These jubilee trees have been moved from temporary storage to permanent locations across the ci...
Harry Styles stage may be adjusted after complaints about poor visibility
Harry Styles' tour management is evaluating potential changes to his stage design following fan complaints about poor visibility during the 'Together, Together Tour'. A representative confirmed the re...
Harry Styles stage may be adjusted after audience complaints about poor visibility
Billy Joel doesn't support biopic: 'They won't get music rights'
Billy Joel has officially stated that he does not support or approve of the upcoming biopic about his life, titled 'Billy & Me.' His spokesperson confirmed that the singer will not grant the productio...
Celebrate 150 years of IJmuiden by bike and discover how the town has changed
On June 6th, the 'Fiets door de tijd' event will celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden with a commemorative cycling tour organized by the Samen Velsen project. Participants of all ages will have...
Leo (78) flies to Uganda during Ebola outbreak: 'I got a few texts: Should we be worried?'
78-year-old Leo van Gelderen traveled to Uganda during an ebola outbreak, remaining calm despite concerns from family and friends in the Netherlands. Although the virus has crossed the border from Con...
Class winner Jeroen Bleekemolen enjoys the Green Hell atmosphere: 'Sometimes you think: "shit, a fog bank!" It turns out to be smoke from dozens of barbecues'
Jeroen Bleekemolen won his class at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, finishing over three minutes ahead of the second-place team in a BMW M4 GT4. The Aerdenhout-based racer celebrated a successful return...
Mayor declares early coffee on Haarlem terraces a ‘risk for entrepreneurs’: ‘You risk a fine’
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has warned catering entrepreneurs in the city center that setting up terraces before 11:00 AM risks a fine. While enforcement may sometimes be lenient, the mayor emphasized th...
Multiple injured and arrests after stabbing in Haarlem
Several people were injured during a stabbing incident on Berckheydestraat in Haarlem on Tuesday evening. Local authorities have made multiple arrests following the incident.
North Holland Traffic: Delays on the A7 during Wednesday morning rush hour, May 20
Traffic on the A7 highway near Hoorn experienced minor delays during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, May 20, due to an accident. The incident restricted traffic to a single lane, impacting commute...
Cynthia Erivo receives royal honor for services to music
Actress and singer Cynthia Erivo was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince William during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. She received the royal honor in recog...
More frequent inspections of rental homes: ‘We see distressing situations’
The Dutch Rent Tribunal conducted more than 100 architectural inspections per week last year as complaints regarding poor maintenance in rental properties continued to rise. Common issues reported by ...