Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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 ...
Stray cat care under pressure in IJmuiden: 'It's really time for new kennels'
The Foundation for Stray Cats in the IJmuiden port area is currently caring for over one hundred animals as the local population of stray cats continues to rise. The organization is facing financial d...
Karlein (44) met Blue (34) on the bus after a Halloween party at the Brabanthallen: 'I thought he was a tasty snack'
Baby Silke immediately spits out her pacifier – no one calls her dad a narcissist!
From ‘Zeeman shame’ to hip brand: departing CEO on a decade of transforming the discounter
The departing CEO of the Dutch discount retailer Zeeman reflects on his ten-year tenure transforming the brand's image from an embarrassing low-budget store into a trendy label. Through strategic inte...
Couple living in tent on Kloveniersburgwal for months
A homeless couple has been living in a tent on the Kloveniersburgwal in Amsterdam for several months, prompting the city to initiate a formal process for its removal. While local residents generally e...
Microneedling: how tiny needles combat skin aging
Doctor Marguerite van Randwijck discusses the rise of cosmetic procedures and explains how microneedling works to combat skin aging. The article explores the process of using tiny needles to rejuvenat...
Update: missing girl (13) from Haarlem found in good health
A 13-year-old girl from Haarlem has been found safe and in good health after being reported missing yesterday morning. Police conducted an extensive search operation near the Eerste Christelijk Lyceum...
First cars also becoming home batteries: 'Helps against overloaded power grid'
Electric vehicles can now be used as home batteries to supply energy back to the power grid, helping to alleviate grid congestion. This new technology is currently limited to a single car brand and on...
Eggs of decapitated swan hatch in incubator: Injured male swan raises own cygnets and rejected 'adopted' cygnet
Eggs from a swan that was killed in Velserbroek have successfully hatched in an incubator at the Vogelhospitaal in Haarlem. The injured male swan has since taken on a parental role for both his own bi...
A9 gridlocked, Geesterweg full: Uitgeest groans under diversions. ‘Geez, what a mess.’
Closure of the A9 highway exits at Akersloot and Uitgeest has caused severe traffic congestion and dangerous conditions on local thoroughfares in Uitgeest. Residents report that roads like the Geester...
Nienke van den Berg plays a leading role in television, but hidden behind the scenes: 'I got a 10 and thought, oh, I can do this'
Nienke van den Berg, a singer from Uitgeest, has been working behind the scenes as a vocal coach for the television show The Masked Singer since 2021. Although she initially dreamed of being a perform...
What if no clean drinking water comes from the tap? Waternet practices emergency scenario
Waternet, the City of Amsterdam, and the Red Cross conducted an emergency drill in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to simulate a scenario where drinking water is contaminated by industrial waste. The exercise invo...
First Dates gets a new version with beach club on NPO Start
The Dutch dating program First Dates is launching a new spin-off titled First Dates Beach Club on NPO Start in 2027. Broadcaster BNNVARA announced that the new version will replace the traditional res...
Aisha Dutrieux returns to where her father came from
Aisha Dutrieux reflects on her family's connection to Indonesia as her father returns to his birthplace of Jakarta with his granddaughter. She describes the profound sense of belonging she and her dau...
Public transport in Haarlem: fewer stops, fewer buses in three years
Public transport in Haarlem has experienced a decline over the past three years, with a reduction in both the number of bus stops and operating buses compared to 2022. This trend highlights a signific...
Ajax tickets for play-off against FC Groningen in Volendam almost sold out
Tickets for the European football play-off between Ajax and FC Groningen at the Kras Stadium in Volendam are nearly sold out. The match was moved from Amsterdam because the Johan Cruijff Arena is host...
Heavy traffic on A9 due to accident near Beverwijk
A multi-vehicle accident on the A9 highway near Beverwijk has caused significant traffic delays. The congestion is worsened by ongoing roadworks that were already affecting the route.
Triple Threat receives 50,000 euros for football program in Schalkwijk: 'There is faith in youth from neighborhoods like ours'
The youth organization Triple Threat has received a €50,000 donation to support its new football program in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem. Founder Okrah Donkor expressed gratitude for the fundi...
Green roof initiative creates 760 square meters of new greenery in Velsen
Last Saturday, 51 residents in Velsen participated in the fifth annual green roof campaign, installing 640 square meters of new greenery. The initiative saw participation from almost every local distr...
From roadside to backyard: amount of green space in Amsterdam remains stable for the first time
Amsterdam's greenery remains stable, more greenery in neighborhoods
Amsterdam's greenery remains stable overall, with an increase in green spaces reported within specific neighborhoods. The city is highlighting its greenest districts and most popular parks through new...
Leontine Ruiters open to new love: 'Very welcome'
Presenter Leontine Ruiters shared in Ruud de Wild's podcast '30 Minuten Rauw' that she is open to finding a new relationship. The ex-wife of singer Marco Borsato expressed that a new love would be ver...
Hoofddorp art collector auctions decades-old Ans Wortel collection: All proceeds go to charity
Boudewijn Hiltermann is auctioning a large portion of his extensive Ans Wortel art collection, which he has been building since the 1970s. The proceeds from the auction will be donated to Médecins Sa...
Enthusiasm building among Driehuizen residents for ‘Woonhof Waterloo’ communal living concept for new sports park housing
The municipality of Velsen is exploring a collective living concept for the 'Woonhof Waterloo' housing project, which is planned for former football fields in Driehuis. A group of local residents has ...
Popular Swatch watches pulled from Dutch stores following sales chaos
Swatch has removed its new Royal Pop watches from three stores in the Netherlands due to safety concerns for staff and customers following chaotic sales. Sales of the collection will resume once the c...
Large swarm of bees causes commotion in Heemstede shopping street
A swarm of approximately 7,000 to 8,000 bees caused unrest on the Binnenweg shopping street in Heemstede on Tuesday afternoon. Beekeeper Pim Lemmers arrived at the scene to assess and manage the large...
IKEA introduces lingonberry-flavored Swedish meatball lollipop
IKEA is releasing a limited-edition Swedish meatball-flavored lollipop with lingonberry after a positive response to what began as an April Fool's joke. The unique candy will be distributed as a one-t...
