Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Darifa and Nora have been championing women in Amsterdam for 25 years: ‘We do everything from the heart and people feel it’
Amsterdam sewage contains highest levels of ketamine and MDMA in Europe
Morocco wins Africa Cup two months after final as Senegal penalized
Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup title two months after the final following a ruling by the CAF against Senegal. The decision penalizes Senegal for their players walking off the pitch during th...
Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day: A good Irish breakfast with 20 pints
Irish residents and visitors are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Amsterdam, with local Irish pubs opening early to serve traditional pints of Guinness. While the holiday originated as a religious fea...
Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day: A good Irish breakfast with 20 pints
Irish people are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Amsterdam, with local Irish pubs opening early to accommodate crowds enjoying Guinness and camaraderie. Participants emphasize that the holiday has ev...
Preserving bulb fields while creating more housing: the choices for young people in Hillegom
Ahead of the municipal elections on March 18, Hillegom is debating how to retain its young population amidst a housing shortage and an aging demographic. Key issues include deciding whether to preserv...
Dokkum celebrates King's Day over the weekend with a King's song
Dokkum and surrounding Frisian villages will host various festivities during the weekend preceding King's Day, which includes a visit from the royal family. The event program features performances by ...
Where are we voting tomorrow? These are the 7 most unique polling stations in the Netherlands
The Dutch municipal elections are scheduled for Wednesday, featuring several unique voting locations across the country. Voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots in unconventional settings, s...
Dog Idol and owner Ilse take on challenge together in Spaarndam: ‘He may not be my child, but he is a full member of the family’
Ilse van Veen and her five-year-old dog, Idol, are training for the upcoming Obedience selection trials on March 22 in Spaarndam. The duo practices at the Kynologen Club Amsterdam, where Van Veen desc...
Robert (65) went to school by scooter as a child; now director, he sees pupils arrive in cars and cargo bikes
Robert Smid, a 65-year-old school administrator in Schoorl, is reflecting on the changes in student transportation as he approaches his retirement. Having attended the same school as a child on a scoo...
Five hundred euros for a Telstar ticket against PSV: Fans of champions-elect desperate to attend match
Telstar is preparing for a match against PSV this Sunday, where PSV could potentially secure the national title. Due to the significance of the game, fans are reportedly willing to pay up to 500 euros...
D66 leafleting in De Pijp: We can still become the largest party
Melanie van der Horst, the lead candidate for D66, campaigned in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood to engage undecided voters ahead of the local elections. Despite current polls placing the party behin...
Menstrual symptoms are ‘pure biology’: Nijmegen study maps impact of hormonal fluctuations on the brain
Research from Nijmegen indicates that menstrual complaints are biological rather than psychological, caused by hormonal fluctuations affecting the brain. These changes in the brain can lead to physica...
Watch now: Amsterdam Chooses - The Final Debate, live from Meervaart Theater
Eleven political party leaders in Amsterdam participated in a final televised debate at theater Meervaart to discuss key issues including housing, safety, and public space. The debate occurs as latest...
Bevrijdingspop takes extra measures due to crowds for popular Bankzitters
Bevrijdingspop Haarlem is implementing extra security measures for its upcoming May 5th edition to avoid the dangerous overcrowding experienced during last year's festival. Organizers have improved si...
From trailer park to pub: two young politicians with a mission
Young politicians Kim Denie and Sander Blankestein are campaigning for re-election to the Haarlemmermeer municipal council to better represent their generation's interests. Denie, who grew up in Amste...
Flex homes safely installed in De Glip; first residents set to move into new prefab houses soon. ‘More privacy and daylight’
The final sections of 18 prefabricated temporary housing units were installed on Tuesday in the De Glip neighborhood of Heemstede. The project includes self-contained apartments and a community room, ...
Haarlem sailing clubs sound alarm over broken Buitenhuizer Bridge: No money for repair or replacement
Sailing clubs in Haarlem are sounding the alarm after Rijkswaterstaat announced there is no funding to repair or replace the broken Buitenhuizer Bridge. The bridge is expected to remain closed for sev...
A lesson in perseverance and sacrifice for the team
A parent recently informed a hockey team's group chat that their daughter would be quitting the sport due to a lack of motivation. The article uses this situation to reflect on the importance of teach...
Prosecutors seek 15 months in prison for threatening singer Douwe Bob
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 15-month prison sentence against a 39-year-old man for threatening singer Douwe Bob. The threats were made after the singer withdrew from a performa...
Jumbo ends 13-year partnership with Frank Lammers, this is his successor
After thirteen years, the Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is ending its collaboration with actor Frank Lammers, who played the lead role in their television commercials. Lammers will be replaced by a ne...
Turmoil at online home store Fonq: ordering halted, suspension of payments requested
Online home retailer Fonq has suspended all orders as of Tuesday after applying for a suspension of payments. The move indicates significant financial distress for the company, preventing customers fr...
DJ Jan (80): 'As soon as the feet start moving, I know it’s going well'
Jan van der Wiele, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, has dedicated his life to music and has worked as a DJ since the 1990s. He continues to perform, gauging the success of his sets by watchi...
Do you enjoy afternoon naps? How they could be making you sleep worse at night
Somnologist Manu Sastry explores the effects of afternoon napping on overall sleep health in this series about common sleep problems. The article specifically addresses how sleeping during the day may...
More shared cars in the city
The city of Haarlem is increasing its shared car fleet by adding 30 new vehicles, bringing the total number to 143 across various neighborhoods. This expansion aims to encourage sustainable transport,...
Voting in an old sawmill or a church: These unique Amsterdam polling stations you don't want to miss
For the municipal elections on March 18, 2026, voters in Amsterdam will have the opportunity to cast their ballots at unique polling stations, including churches, museums, and old sawmills. This initi...
Beach access in Castricum renewed: wider, safer and ready for the new season
The beach entrance in Castricum has been fully renovated and is now open to the public for the new season. Following the previous refurbishment of the beach plateau, the access path is now wider and s...
Merel Westrik leaves De Coen & Sander Show: 'She is choosing for herself'
News presenter Merel Westrik is departing from 'De Coen & Sander Show' on the radio station JOE. Her final broadcasts will take place this week as she has decided to step away from the morning program...
What if your child is afraid of death?
This article provides advice on how parents can address a child's fear of death, which may manifest as sleep problems or excessive questioning. Experts suggest that such anxieties in children often st...
Can this TikTok trend really boost your confidence? Expert is skeptical: ‘No miracle cure’
A popular TikTok trend involving mirror affirmations is being evaluated by psychology professor Filip Raes, who warns that it is not a miracle cure for low self-esteem. While the trend suggests that r...