Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
New residents visit Schalkwijk Center housing project
On Saturday, future residents visited the Schalkwijk Centrum construction site in Haarlem during 'Dag van de Bouw' to view their future homes. Visitors were able to explore the building where they are...
'Nature should be the foundation of new construction plans': Ecologist Richard on taking bats into account in housing development
Ecologist Richard Witte argues that nature should be a fundamental component of housing developments rather than an afterthought, following news that nine homes near Heemskerk station were removed fro...
De Toppers in Orange spirit: feel the need for unity
The Dutch singing group De Toppers performed a festive concert at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday night. The event combined music with a national football theme to create an atmospher...
Tropical temperatures grip the Netherlands: plenty of sunshine, mercury could hit 37 (!) degrees
The Netherlands is experiencing a heatwave with sunny weather and temperatures potentially reaching 37 degrees Celsius. These tropical conditions are expected to persist into next week across most of ...
Arianne's son has a form of ALS: 'Our life revolves entirely around Benito'
Arianne Versluijs shares the story of her 29-year-old son, Benito, who was diagnosed with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), a form of ALS, last year. The feature, published ahead of World ALS Day on Ju...
End of net metering hits hard: energy bills up by hundreds, but these tips help you recoup solar costs quickly
Dutch households with solar panels will face significantly higher energy bills starting in 2027 due to the termination of the national net metering scheme. Despite these costs, experts suggest specifi...
Attention travelers: Public transport in Haarlem may be disrupted by strike
Public transport workers in Haarlem plan to strike during the early morning of Wednesday, June 24. The industrial action is expected to bring train and bus services to a standstill, leading to potenti...
Record proceeds for Night of the Refugee
The Night of the Refugee walking event raised a record 2.1 million euros for the Stichting Vluchteling foundation. A record 10,000 participants joined the event to walk distances of up to 50 kilometer...
Gordon Ramsay to become a grandfather for the first time
British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to become a grandfather for the first time. His daughter, Holly Ramsay, announced on Instagram that she and her husband, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, are exp...
Confidently cycling through Haarlem: Every Schalkwijk resident should be able to do it, says Buurts: 'Cycling expands your world'
The organization Buurts is launching cycling lessons at Californiëplein in Haarlem to help adults who never learned to ride a bike as children. The initiative aims to increase residents' independence...
Curaçao keeps Round of 32 dream alive after draw
Curaçao earned its first-ever World Cup point following a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to preserve the shutout, keeping the team's hopes of reaching the...
Wouter Klootwijk on tinned fish that is suddenly very trendy
Food columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses the sudden resurgence of canned sardines as a trendy culinary item. He reflects on how this humble staple has unexpectedly become a fashionable choice in mode...
Job (28) is nearly blind but runs top times with a buddy: "Literally blind trust"
Visually impaired runner Job Schoonderbeek is training with his buddy at Amsterdam's Sloterplas for the upcoming NK Running Blind competition. Job, who lost most of his sight at age 18, aims to reclai...
Onno and Ingrid pay for 16 months for a cleaner who never shows up
Onno and Ingrid Krabshuis have been paying for a cleaning service for sixteen months without anyone ever arriving to perform the work. The couple, based in Julianadorp, is searching for a reliable and...
'Council work should not be based on money,' says Marielys Roos (HvB) about her compensation
Marielys Roos, a council member for Hart voor Bloemendaal, emphasizes that serving in local government should be a way to give back to the community rather than a job motivated by money. Balancing fif...
From looted parental home to island battle. ‘Tables, TV, sofas, cabinets, my furniture upstairs, everything was gone’
A former tenant of a house on Sluiseiland recounts the loss of her furniture and the historical weight of living next to the former office of NSB leader Anton Mussert. The article highlights the site'...
Pinkpop closely follows World Cup match but won't sideline artists
Attendees at the Pinkpop music festival in the Netherlands faced a choice on Saturday between watching a live World Cup football match and seeing scheduled musical performances. The designated viewing...
KNMI issues code orange again for Limburg
The KNMI has issued a code orange weather warning for the province of Limburg due to severe thunderstorms. Additionally, code yellow warnings are in place for the provinces of Zeeland, Noord-Brabant, ...
Hoofddorp Pioniers miss chance to upset Neptunus with top talent Cayro Hazel: 'There was much more in it'
Hoofddorp Pioniers lost a doubleheader against league leaders Neptunus, failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities despite the presence of 18-year-old Toronto Blue Jays prospect Cayro Hazel. Altho...
Wolter Kroes cancels performance due to voice problems and must take vocal rest
Dutch singer Wolter Kroes canceled his performance at the AJOC Festival in Mijdrecht on Saturday due to sudden voice problems. He expressed disappointment over the cancellation and announced he must t...
Brobbey remains level-headed after goals: happy to help the team
Dutch striker Brian Brobbey expressed satisfaction after playing a key role in the Netherlands' 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden. Speaking at Houston Stadium, Brobbey stated he was pleased to help th...
Packed Café Scheiwijck goes wild for dazzling Dutch team: 'This is insane. We must reach the next round'
Fans at café Scheiwijck in Beverwijk celebrated a dominant 5-1 victory for the Dutch national football team. The atmosphere was euphoric as supporters expressed their excitement for 'Oranje' and the ...
Dua Lipa reveals wedding dress in first photos from Sicily wedding
Dua Lipa has shared the first photos from her June 6 wedding to Callum Turner on the Italian island of Sicily. The images feature the singer posing with her new husband while showcasing her wedding dr...
VVD’s Eric van der Burg returns to cabinet: ‘I laugh a lot, but I also wear my heart on my sleeve’
Eric van der Burg has returned to the Dutch cabinet after a brief hiatus due to conscientious objections regarding the PVV. The VVD politician, known for his outspoken nature, discusses his political ...
Yanaika interviews someone on stage about sexuality and intimacy with autism
Yanaika interviewed an individual on stage about navigating sexuality and intimacy while living with autism. The discussion took place during an event specifically designed for people who find the soc...
'We love it', free beach bus to Zandvoort is a hit
A free shuttle bus service to Zandvoort beach has been well-received by passengers, who praised its speed and lack of cost. Although some buses remained empty on the first Saturday of operation, early...
Great atmosphere at Haarlem's Café Studio after 2-0 win over Sweden
Fans at Café Studio in Haarlem celebrated a 2-0 victory for the Netherlands against Sweden. The atmosphere at the Grote Markt was festive as supporters gathered to watch the national team's success.
For Roy (27), this Netherlands-Sweden match is extra special. He’s temporarily the boss in Houston: ‘Preferably no knee slides when celebrating’
Roy van Dijk, a 27-year-old Dutchman, is managing the pitch in Houston for the Netherlands vs. Sweden football match. While he hopes for a Dutch victory, his primary focus is ensuring a high-quality a...
Have an e-bike? Get this bike rack, advises the Consumers' Association
The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) has provided recommendations for bicycle carriers suitable for e-bikes. The advice focuses on identifying which models are the easiest to mount on a ca...
Dreams come true for Suzan & Freek and Haevn on second day of Pinkpop
Dutch artists Suzan & Freek and the band Haevn performed for the first time at the Pinkpop festival in Landgraaf during its second day in 2026. Both acts achieved a significant career milestone by fin...