Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
From black to white to bubblegum pink: how the football boot changed color
Football boots have undergone a significant color evolution, transitioning from strictly black to vibrant shades like bubblegum pink. While colored footwear was once considered taboo, it has now becom...
One in three schools adopt heat schedules, working parents at their wits' end: 'Is that allowed?'
One in three schools in the Netherlands is implementing a 'tropical schedule' as classroom temperatures soar toward 40 degrees Celsius. This shift to shorter school days is causing significant stress ...
Call Me Maybe singer Carly Rae Jepsen releases new album
Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen has announced her new double album titled 'Day and Night,' which is scheduled for release on September 18. The album's first single, 'On Wires,' will be available for ...
IJtunnel closed in both directions due to malfunction
The IJtunnel in Amsterdam is closed in both directions due to a malfunction in its public address system that began Tuesday morning. Traffic is being diverted to the Coentunnel and Zeeburgertunnel as ...
Thirsty for a beer? 7 breweries in Haarlem
The article highlights seven local breweries in Haarlem that produce authentic craft beer. These establishments are recommended as ideal spots for residents and visitors to enjoy a cold drink during h...
Men, take the scissors to your trousers and show your calves at the office
Go rest, let everything go. Do it, you can do it
The article highlights the importance of resting as a meaningful and beneficial use of time. It acknowledges the personal difficulty of letting go while encouraging others to prioritize relaxation for...
Stray cat shelters are overflowing: "It’s a losing battle"
The Stichting Amsterdamse Zwerfkatten (SAZ) reports that stray cat shelters in Amsterdam are currently overcrowded due to the start of kitten season and a lack of space in permanent shelters. The orga...
More people facing financial worries and payment problems for the first time in years
A significant number of Dutch citizens are experiencing financial difficulties, with over half of young adults and low-income households struggling to make ends meet. This trend marks a rise in paymen...
Police car with sirens denied right of way at roundabout; driver to face court
A driver is facing court proceedings after failing to yield to a police vehicle using emergency lights and sirens at a roundabout. The incident highlights the legal consequences of obstructing emergen...
Do you choose routine and rest or let your child watch that late football match? ‘Dare to say no’
Child coach Mariette Dietz provides guidance for parents on whether to let children stay up late for special events like national football matches or the Eurovision Song Contest. She emphasizes that p...
What can Amsterdam learn from Berlin daycares? ‘In Germany they take more control’
‘Tourists out, Amsterdammers in’: hotels open doors to the neighborhood next week
Their chef makes the best lasagna in the world, claims new aperitivo bar Ilario in De Pijp: 'I estimate that 60 percent of our guests are Italian'
Nassau Church turns 100 and celebrates with neighborhood opera: ‘Be kind and normal to each other’
Amsterdam introduces first cooling spots as heatwave approaches: ‘Staying cool shouldn't depend on your income’
WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam: what you need to know
Opinion: ‘There is still plenty of room for a drug consumption bus in Amsterdam-Zuid’
Single mother Kim (44) earns 4,000 euros net, chooses not to receive alimony and sleeps on the sofa: ‘I am very proud of myself’
Roodbeen and Kijk in de Vegte move to Radio 10, replacing Gordon and Froukje
Radio presenters Jan-Willem Roodbeen and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte are moving from NPO Radio 2 to Radio 10. Starting after the summer, the duo will host the station's morning show, replacing current pre...
A butterfly person influences your life, GerBen van ’t Hek has one too: Ries
GerBen van ’t Hek introduces his concept of "butterfly people," which describes individuals who unknowingly set off a chain of events that shape another person's life. This idea is a personal variat...
Marlou starts fundraiser for new 'garbage truck' for scammed neighborhood icon Toon: 'He's always there for everyone'
Marlou Remeeus has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help her neighbor, 73-year-old volunteer Toon van Wijnen, after he was scammed and left with high repair costs for his cleaning vehicle. Van Wijn...
Desert plant that can live for centuries on display in special Hortus greenhouse: "Truly amazing"
The Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam has debuted a rare Welwitschia mirabilis desert plant housed in a specially designed, climate-controlled greenhouse. This unique plant, which can live for over 1,000 ...
'Wonder plant' back on display at the Hortus after 14 years: 'It is a living fossil'
Formula 1 flash auction at De Groene Ezel: Twenty collectibles to renovate front garden of Ons Huis Heemskerk Foundation: ‘You buy something nice and contribute to a good cause’
On Saturday, June 27, thrift store De Groene Ezel will hold a flash auction featuring twenty Formula 1 collectibles, such as signed posters and vintage t-shirts. All proceeds from the event will be do...
Music producer Clive Davis dies at 94, discoverer of Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys
Code orange in central and southern regions from Wednesday due to extreme heat
The KNMI has issued a code orange warning for extreme heat in the central and southern regions of the Netherlands starting Wednesday at noon. Temperatures are expected to exceed 34 degrees Celsius dai...
This is why there is no water in the paddling pools in Velserbeek and Burgemeester Rijkenspark yet
Despite rising temperatures in Velsen, the paddling pools in Velserbeek and Burgemeester Rijkenspark have not yet been filled with water. Residents looking to cool off are currently visiting local bea...
Amsterdam-Zuidoost kicks off first Keti Koti Sports Day with tjoro-tjoro, trappevoet and schoppesteentje
