Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Adriaan van Dis writes book about late lover shared with another: Capturing love and loss in language
Dutch author Adriaan van Dis has released his new novel "Alles voor de reis," which serves as an ode to his late lover. The book explores their 38-year relationship and publicly addresses details of a...
No more ‘pizza’ this season for Ronald Koeman (30), who excels weekly at Telstar: ‘Need a bit of luck against PSV’
Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman has maintained his strong form in the Eredivisie this season after helping his team through last year's play-offs. Ahead of a match against PSV, Koeman reflects on his...
Eating whiting to the delight of shrimp fishermen
Columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses the benefits of eating whiting for shrimp fishermen and the seafood industry. He encourages readers to visit a fish auction to learn more about the sources of thei...
Wild nature and floral splendor in Anna Paulowna
The newspaper supplement AlleTijd features a 2.9-kilometer walking route through the nature and floral landscapes of Anna Paulowna. This weekly series provides readers with curated routes through city...
The unprecedented breakthrough of 0.0: how the Dutch slowly but surely switched to alcohol-free beer
Alcohol-free beer has transformed from a ridiculed product into a significant commercial success within the Dutch beer market. Major brewers now see non-alcoholic options as a key growth opportunity a...
LIVE Eredivisie | Championship party in Velsen-Zuid: Will PSV manage to beat Telstar this time?
PSV faces Telstar in Velsen-Zuid with the league championship at stake if results go their way. The league leaders are looking to overcome a side that has already beaten them once this season. The mat...
Jolted Royal HFC firmer in mid-table after win over AFC: 'I hammered on discipline at halftime'
Koninklijke HFC secured a victory against AFC, strengthening their position in the middle of the league standings. The win followed a previous collapse against Kozakken Boys, with the coach emphasizin...
Tigers in deeper trouble after second loss, title hopes hanging by a thread
The Amsterdam Tigers face a critical situation in the ice hockey national championship finals after losing their second consecutive game to the Nijmegen Devils. Following a 2-5 defeat at home, the Tig...
Verstappen loses Nürburgring win after disqualification
Max Verstappen and his team have been disqualified from their GT3 race victory at the Nürburgring for exceeding the permitted number of tire sets. The team used seven sets of tires during the event, ...
Linda Wagenmakers lost 8 kilos on Expeditie Robinson: ‘You don’t need much to survive’
Dutch singer and actress Linda Wagenmakers reflects on her experience in the reality show Expeditie Robinson, where she lost eight kilograms and learned about survival. In a personal interview, she al...
Mayor Jos Wienen welds anchor chain to establish Floating Heritage Kon-Tiki: ‘It symbolizes the link to the future’
Mayor Jos Wienen officially established the Varend Erfgoed Kon-Tiki (VEK) on Saturday at scouting Kon-Tiki in Haarlem by welding an anchor chain. The event, attended by many, symbolizes a link to the ...
Tens of thousands attend Cruyff documentary premiere: organizers aim for world record
The premiere of a four-part documentary about football legend Johan Cruijff took place at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, where organizers aimed to break the world record for the largest film pr...
My new supermarket worker gets into my personal space too quickly: ‘You’re not a meat eater, are you? And you definitely vote left?’
Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff describes an uncomfortable encounter with an intrusive supermarket employee during a routine grocery check in her new neighborhood. The employee made several personal ...
Ed Nieuwland steps down after 38 years as fairground board member of the Santpoort Harness Racing Association: 'You have to stop at some point'
Ed Nieuwland is retiring from his position as a board member for fairground affairs at the Harddraverij Vereniging Santpoort after 38 years. His official farewell will take place during the associatio...
Dizzying rides, sweet cotton candy, and hope at the claw machines. The fair is back at the Bazaar: 'It’s going to be chaaaaaosssss'
The fair has returned to De Bazaar, featuring a variety of high-speed attractions such as the 'Chaos' ride. Visitors are enjoying the 360-degree spinning experiences along with classic fairground trea...
'You were allowed a hundred, but I can't stop': Dozens of collectors enjoy National Shell Counting Day in Zandvoort
Dozens of volunteers gathered on the beach in Zandvoort for the annual National Shell Counting Day to collect and document shell species. The data collected during this event will be used by the Natur...
Nikky (14) taught herself to skate and then took lessons. Now she’s joined a talent class: ‘Learning tricks is really not easy’
Fourteen-year-old Nikky Zonneveld has been selected for a skateboarding talent class after teaching herself the basics and later pursuing professional lessons. She first picked up a skateboard at age ...
Verstappen also wins his second GT3 race at Nürburgring
Max Verstappen, along with teammates Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon, secured a victory in a four-hour GT3 race at the Nürburgring. The four-time Formula 1 world champion finished approximately on...
Cleanup spectacle in city center: "We must take care of this beautiful city of ours"
During National Cleanup Day, Amsterdam residents and business owners organized a festive cleaning procession through the city center to tackle litter and promote urban liveability. The event marked th...
Free compost at Heemskerk station, bring your own shovel and bucket
On Saturday, March 28, residents of Heemskerk can collect free compost at the station parking lot in celebration of National Compost Day. This initiative serves as a thank-you to citizens for their ef...
Delicious dining at undiscovered Shree for a reasonable price (8)
Shree is an Indian vegetarian restaurant that offers a wide range of vegan options at affordable prices. The establishment is noted for providing a high-quality dining experience centered on authentic...
New climbing routes in Spaarnwoude: more variety for climbers of all levels
The climbing wall in the Spaarnwoude recreation area is adding new routes to provide more variety for climbers of all skill levels. These updates aim to enhance the climbing experience by offering a b...
New lamps for Haarlem station hall built around the corner in Huib's workshop: 'We were given a lot of freedom'
Local craftsman Huib Nelissen is constructing new chandeliers for the Haarlem railway station hall in his workshop located near the station. The project allowed for significant creative freedom in des...
Book Week brings crowds to libraries and bookstores: 'Continuing to read stories is so important'
Book Week has led to increased traffic in libraries and bookstores across the IJmond region, emphasizing the importance of continued reading. The event has prompted local displays and discussions as r...
Marco loves life aboard a trawler: 'I just jumped into the deep end and sailed to Africa'
Marco Schaaper serves as a versatile foreman on a trawler for the Dutch shipping company Cornelis Vrolijk, managing various tasks such as crane and forklift operation. He reflects on his career at sea...
Jari from Castricum makes skating documentary for graduation project: ‘I can never get enough of skating’
Seventeen-year-old Jari Hoogeboom from Castricum has created a documentary titled 'Valse Start' for his high school graduation project at the Adriaan Roland Holst School in Bergen. The film explores v...
Heemstede resident must tolerate neighbor's chimney and wood stove
An 83-year-old resident of Heemstede lost a legal battle in the highest administrative court of the Netherlands to prevent her neighbor from using a wood stove. The woman had requested that the neighb...
Free day out: visit these greenhouses near Haarlem during Kom in de Kas
The Kom in de Kas event offers a free family outing on April 11 and 12, 2026, featuring greenhouse visits near Haarlem. This event is designed to be accessible regardless of the weather, providing an ...
Vast majority of readers want current playground at Hoeve Duin- en Kruidberg to stay: ‘Only place in the municipality where young children can play in nature’
A large majority of readers support the legalization and preservation of the playground at Hoeve Duin- en Kruidberg. According to a poll with 858 responses, the site is considered the only natural are...
From 'Do we have money to spare?' to 'it brings cooling to the city': Haarlem deeply divided over restoring filled-in canals
A poll regarding the restoration of water to Haarlem's filled-in canals resulted in a nearly equal split among 1,135 respondents. The "disagree" camp won by a single vote, reflecting deep public divis...