Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
New ideas for Haarlem
The city of Haarlem will host the Initiatievencafé on March 24, 2026, where residents can present ideas to make the city more sustainable and social. Participants have the chance to win a share of a ...
Popular playground at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg in Santpoort-Noord must be removed for rule violations, brasserie seeks new location
The large playground at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg in Santpoort-Noord must be removed following a ruling by the municipality of Velsen due to the lack of a permit. The restaurant management is currently ...
The KNVB football map: Heiloo and Edam-Volendam stand out with many professional players
The KNVB's football map indicates that the towns of Heiloo and Edam-Volendam produce the highest number of professional footballers relative to their population. This data suggests that young aspiring...
Sedentary work or not: 2,500 civil servants compete in National Championship. ‘Sand, sea and beach make the setting special’
Approximately 2,500 civil servants from 150 different municipalities gathered in Wijk aan Zee for the Dutch National Cross-Country Championship for civil servants. The event featured runners and walke...
Picking tulips for charity: seventh edition of ‘Pick for children's happiness’ approaching
The seventh edition of the charity event 'Pluk voor kindergeluk' will be held on Sunday, March 22, in Hillegom. Visitors can pick tulips at the Nieuweweg location to help raise funds for children's we...
Lead candidate Mangal (The New Politics) to continue alone, number 2 unaware: Very painful
Internal conflict has emerged within the Amsterdam-based party De Nieuwe Politiek as leader Eduard Mangal announced he will proceed alone, allegedly without informing the party's founder Marcella Perd...
Jayden, Faith-Lynn and Sam open fruit shop at school: 'It went well and everyone liked it'
Three first-year students at Vellesan College in IJmuiden have launched 'Fruitjes', a student-run shop offering healthy fruit snacks and drinks. The project opened on Wednesday following weeks of prep...
Pressure on football pitches in Haarlem: more matches than average in North Holland
Soccer fields in the municipality of Haarlem are experiencing high demand, with 7,794 matches played per season according to figures from the KNVB. This represents a higher frequency of matches per fi...
Owners still in Australia, but cat Floki found after a year: Feels like a movie
A Bengal cat named Floki has been reunited with his owners after going missing for ten months from his home in Amsterdam. Although his owners are currently in Australia due to travel delays, the cat w...
Margot has ‘hopelessly’ much green algae on her terrace: ‘Farmer Tom, how do I get rid of it? Help!’
In a weekly column, a reader named Margot asks Boer Tom for advice on how to remove an overwhelming amount of green algae from her terrace. She seeks a solution to the persistent issue that has affect...
The most expensive petrol is in Wieringermeer, the cheapest in Amsterdam. These are the most affordable gas stations in North Holland
As fuel prices rise significantly, a report by Noordhollands Dagblad identifies Amsterdam as having the cheapest petrol in the province of North Holland. The study highlights the most affordable gas s...
Chef of world-famous restaurant Noma leaves after allegations of violence
René Redzepi, the co-founder and head chef of the world-renowned Michelin-star restaurant Noma, has announced his resignation via Instagram. The departure follows allegations of assault involving the...
Homeless Timmy (47) got a home through HVO-Querido: ‘I said: is the roof terrace included? Give me that contract!’
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Two-star restaurant Spectrum in Waldorf Astoria hotel to close at the end of May
Pussycat Dolls make comeback as trio with new song
The Pussycat Dolls have announced their official comeback as a trio with the release of a new single titled "Club Song" this Thursday. This marks the group's first musical release since their 2020 tra...
Zita Pels (GroenLinks): You don't have to take this from your landlord
Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has launched a new hotline to help residents identify and contest unfairly high rents, modeled after a successful initiative in Rotterdam. The project targets negligent la...
Marilyn Manson opens French fashion show on Women's Day, fashion press reacts with fury
Peak Everything is an energetic rom-com about the climate: ‘We filmed as sustainably as possible’
Tofik Dibi (BIJ1) wants more fireworks in the council: It’s okay for things to get heated
Tofik Dibi, the leader of the BIJ1 party, is campaigning for the Amsterdam city council elections with a focus on police reform and tackling high living costs. He advocates for mandatory drug testing ...
Side stitch? This can help with the pain, according to a sports doctor
Sports doctor Robert Rozenberg explains the nature of side stitches that occur during exercise and discusses potential remedies for the pain. The article explores current medical understanding of the ...
From Tel Aviv to Ajax: Jordi Cruyff likes working with his own people
Jordi Cruijff has brought a team of trusted Spanish colleagues to assist him in his role at Ajax in Amsterdam. These associates, who previously worked with him in Israel, China, and Ecuador, help form...
Telstar squad brings Red Cross Hospital children's ward to life with football games and interviews
Players from the Telstar football club visited the children's ward at the Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis in Beverwijk on Wednesday afternoon. The athletes engaged with young patients by participating in interv...
Beverwijk family back from Dubai after tense and hectic stay: 'It could have ended very differently'
A family from Beverwijk has returned home following a stressful holiday in Dubai that was disrupted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. What was intended as a short, relaxing break turned into...
Splinter Chabot presents new book Two Princes at Laan in Castricum. 'It’s a real honor that all these people come to my book presentations'
Author Splinter Chabot presented his new book, "Twee Prinsen," at the Laan bookstore in Castricum on Tuesday evening. Despite the work's heavy themes, Chabot connected with the audience through his hu...
Saving energy is simple, says tipster Saskia. Defrosting in the fridge is cheaper
Saskia Buurman from Soest has provided simple energy-saving tips to the Ombudsteam to help people manage rising energy costs. Her suggestions include effortless methods such as defrosting food inside ...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 13, 14, and 15)
Amsterdam features various weekend activities for March 13-15, including an animation film festival and a market at Museumplein. Additionally, the city offers unique entertainment such as a dance nigh...
I Amsterdam letters to boost election turnout in Zuidoost
The "I Amsterdam" logo has been installed in the Zuidoost district to encourage higher voter turnout for the upcoming municipal and district elections. Mayor Femke Halsema hopes the initiative will ad...
From Afghanistan to Haarlem: Faizrahman now serves Afghan dishes in his own restaurant Maimana
Chef Faizrahman Belal has opened Maimana, the first Afghan restaurant in Haarlem, featuring fresh dishes from his native Northern Afghanistan. The restaurant aims to bring the region's known hospitali...
🍸 Everyone’s drinking EsMas: 10 spots for a delicious espresso martini in Amsterdam
International Espresso Martini Day is celebrated on March 15th, highlighting the enduring popularity of the coffee-based cocktail. The article provides a guide to ten locations in Amsterdam where peop...