Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
City housing cooperatives join forces in single partnership
Fifteen housing cooperatives in Amsterdam have officially formed the "Platform Wooncoöperaties Amsterdam" to collaborate and share expertise on collective living. This new association aims to support...
Telstar has its own ‘Experience’ at the Halfweg outlet, though fans prefer a fan shop: ‘Pity, I would have liked to buy a shirt’
Dutch football club Telstar has opened a 'Telstar Experience' center at Amsterdam The Style Outlets in Halfweg. While the location showcases the club's brand alongside international labels, some visit...
Just sworn in as minister and then suddenly you’re standing in your underwear next to two colleagues
The new Dutch cabinet is scheduled to be sworn in on Monday morning during a formal ceremony at the Huis ten Bosch palace. The article provides a behind-the-scenes look at the event, including the inf...
Ten-year-olds Samuel and Meirah raise 3,000 euros for cancer research: 'After our first door-to-door round we had already reached our goal'
Ten-year-olds Samuel and Meirah have raised nearly 3,000 euros for cancer research by going door-to-door since January. Exceeding their initial 300-euro goal, the pair will participate in the five-kil...
'Stop eating!': how this American show shaped the self-image of millions of women
The reality show America’s Next Top Model is highlighted for its history of bodyshaming and its significant impact on the self-image of many women. Clinical psychologist Juliette Taquet offers guida...
Children get crafting at Glitterland pop-up in Grote Houtstraat: 'Today I wore my glitter dress specially'
Children are visiting the Glitterland pop-up shop on Grote Houtstraat to engage in various creative activities such as painting and diamond painting. The temporary store provides a magical-themed spac...
Can your boss forbid you from fasting on workdays? ‘Employers and employees usually work it out’
The Ramadan fasting month has begun for over a million people in the Netherlands, potentially impacting work performance during daylight hours. Employment lawyer Joyce Bender explains that while emplo...
A coffee with Mirurgia Breinburg (Party for the Rule of Law): "You're missing that bit of humanity"
Mirurgia Breinburg, leader of the Partij voor de Rechtsstaat, is campaigning for the Amsterdam city council to advocate for greater transparency and a more human approach in government. Drawing from h...
For their first pool, Schalkwijk residents raised the capital themselves by passing the hat
The Schalkwijk neighborhood in Haarlem is planning a new 40-million-euro swimming pool, which includes a 2-million-euro iconic slide. This significant investment contrasts with the community's history...
Beverwijk senior (79) repeatedly scammed by fake digital invoices: ’He thought his internet was being cut off’
A 79-year-old man from Beverwijk was scammed out of nearly 400 euros after receiving fraudulent invoices disguised as communications from his internet provider. His son is sharing the story to raise a...
Saving lives on 'Asphalt': road inspector Roy shares the raw reality of the highway
Former Dutch road inspector Roy Heiliegers has published a book titled "Asfalt" to highlight the dangerous and life-saving work performed by Rijkswaterstaat employees on the country's highways. The bo...
German recreates burnt-down Vondelkerk with 6,800 Lego bricks
German engineer Luca König has constructed a 6,800-piece Lego replica of Amsterdam's Vondelkerk as a tribute following the historic building's partial collapse in a New Year's Eve fire. The detailed ...
Have you seen Oreo, Remco or Pablo? These six pets are missing in Haarlem
Six pets, including animals named Oreo, Remco, and Pablo, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to provide any information that could help locate the mis...
Esther Sloots from Broek in Waterland wrote about her family story: 'I also had a judgment about the murder suspect'
Esther Sloots has released a debut novel inspired by a long-standing family mystery involving the alleged murder of her grandfather's cousin by his wife. By writing from the suspect's perspective, Slo...
Enjoying history in Schagen: from milk salon to castle towers
The newspaper supplement AlleTijd has introduced a 2.8-kilometer historical walking route through the city center of Schagen. This self-guided tour explores local history by visiting landmarks such as...
Fresh from the tap: tap your own tahini, detergent and tea in Amsterdam
Several specialty shops in Amsterdam are offering a wide range of products 'on tap,' including olive oil, fresh tahini, organic grains, and cleaning detergents. These stores encourage customers to bri...
This is Amsterdam's most expensive apartment: 670 square meters and seven balconies
A 670-square-meter apartment in Amsterdam has been listed for 18.5 million euros, making it the most expensive property currently available on the Dutch real estate site Funda. Located near Vondelpark...
Husband and GP feels lump in wife Françoise’s (68) abdomen
While on the beach, a general practitioner discovered a lump in the abdomen of his 68-year-old wife, Françoise. As both are medical professionals, they understand the potential gravity of a cancer di...
Warm spring weather on the way with sunshine and dry spells
Next week will bring a preview of spring weather, with temperatures expected to reach around 18 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. According to the weather service Weeronline, this trend of higher-than-usu...
Freelance editor wanted, new Spanish restaurant in town and more news from the past week
Recent news from Haarlem includes the search for a freelance editor, the opening of a new Spanish restaurant, and a local supermarket closing temporarily for renovations. Additionally, the city is pre...
No 'fireworks' at Ben's New Year's Eve package
Ben Vonk is seeking compensation after a New Year's Eve holiday package he booked failed to meet expectations. He reports that the service provider has been unresponsive to his complaints, leaving him...
Not a drop of sugar comes from the tap
Columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses tap water and the sugar tax in his latest weekly column about food. The piece highlights that tap water is naturally sugar-free, providing context to the ongoing d...
Cécile works in the male-dominated world of the fish market. ‘In the beginning, I sometimes had comments thrown at me’
Twenty-three-year-old Cécile de Rooij, a former supermarket cashier, now works as a fish sorter and forklift driver in the IJmuiden fish hall. She is currently the only woman working in this male-dom...
Lech and Zürs ski resorts in Austria cut off by avalanche
The popular Austrian ski resorts of Lech and Zürs are currently unreachable after an avalanche buried access roads on the Arlberg Pass on Saturday afternoon. The pass has been closed since 5:00 PM an...
Roosmarijn: ‘I knew I couldn't live a happy life if I didn't have that second child’
Roosmarijn Koster, 43, shared her personal struggle to conceive a second child through IVF treatment after facing difficulties with natural conception. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she reflect...
'Then I just have free money,' says Robert (25), who lets AI bet on football matches for him
Robert, a 25-year-old, is utilizing artificial intelligence to automate sports betting on football matches, describing the resulting profits as "free money." While visitors at a local market acknowled...
'I'm not moody, I'm feisty': Hormones have their own square at the Household Fair
The 79th Huishoudbeurs at the RAI in Amsterdam showcases future household innovations, such as laundry-folding robots, alongside current trends like vegan products and collagen-based skincare. A key h...
Thousands attend dragon parade in The Hague's Chinatown for New Year
Thousands of people gathered in The Hague on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a traditional dragon and lion parade in Chinatown. Approximately 10,000 visitors attended the main festivit...
Whose bike is this on the roof on Gulikerstraat? ‘Someone has done this all over IJmuiden’
Unknown individuals have been placing bicycles on rooftops across IJmuiden, including a recent discovery on an empty building at the intersection of Gulikersstraat and Warmenhovenstraat. Local residen...
High tea among alpacas: 'Something different from just sitting in a restaurant'
Pieter Kloppenburg and his group enjoyed a high tea experience surrounded by alpacas as a unique alternative to traditional restaurant dining. Although the animals appeared cuddly, only one named Espe...