Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Search for creator of thrift store paintings: "Incredibly beautiful"
Art enthusiast Erwin Kanik is seeking the identity of a mysterious painter signed "De Boer" after discovering thirty colorful artworks at a thrift store in Heemstede. He has appealed to the public via...
'Sinatra' returns to Concertgebouw after nearly 50 years: "You can't tell the difference"
Frank Sinatra impersonator "Frank in Person" will perform with nearly 100 student musicians at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw on February 28, marking nearly 50 years since the original artist appeared at...
Falling for the wrong person isn't bad luck but often reflects a pattern from your childhood
Love coach Joey Steur explains that repeatedly falling for the "wrong" partner is often a result of behavioral patterns established during childhood rather than simple bad luck. These cycles are frequ...
Men develop heart problems faster than women: ‘Get checked by your GP in your 30s’
Men develop heart problems an average of seven years earlier than women, with the gap extending to ten years specifically for heart attacks. To mitigate these risks, cardiologists recommend that men b...
Coffee with Kok Chan (NLPlan): "I see no Asian council members to represent the community"
Kok Chan, leader of the NLPlan party, is campaigning for the Amsterdam city council to address a lack of representation for the Chinese and Asian communities. His primary platform is a "youth master p...
Zandvoort once again the setting for Ticking Clock challenge: registration opens today
Circuit Zandvoort will host the "Tikkende Klok-challenge" on September 6, a fundraising event where participants run or walk laps to support research into the hereditary heart muscle disease PLN. Regi...
Macarons from these two shops are equally delicious: ‘Nice and chewy and the flavor matches the colors’
In a blind taste test of eight supermarket brands, three pastry chefs identified two retailers that offer high-quality macarons with a desirable chewy texture and accurate flavors. The review, conduct...
First Dates bartender Jeremy Zijlstra’s (46) Amsterdam: ‘There is always something new to discover’
Jeremy Zijlstra, a 46-year-old bartender known for the television show *First Dates*, shares his favorite locations and personal history across various neighborhoods in his hometown of Amsterdam. He h...
At Franzen, Mara Grimm deeply regrets not ordering the côte de boeuf (8)
Chef Jesse Franzen has opened a new "casual chic" restaurant called Franzen in Amsterdam’s Oud-Zuid neighborhood, specializing in classic French cuisine and high-quality grilled meats. Reviewer Mara...
Actor Bas Hoeflaak: ‘I suffer from restless legs’
Dutch actor Bas Hoeflaak discussed his personal life and health in a recent interview with Mezza magazine, revealing that he suffers from restless legs. He shared his routines for relaxation and maint...
This trash can – designed for deposit hunters – aims to keep the streets clean
The Amsterdam municipality is testing a new waste bin design featuring magnetic, self-closing doors to allow "deposit hunters" to easily search for recyclable bottles without damaging the containers. ...
Three skiers killed in avalanche at French resort Val-d’Isère
Three skiers were killed on Friday following an avalanche in the French resort of Val-d’Isère. Local rescue services have issued warnings of high avalanche risks as the spring holiday season begins...
After 30 years of marriage, Cor (77) dove into dating 15 years ago: ‘A revelation’
After a thirty-year marriage, 77-year-old Cor turned to online dating fifteen years ago to find a new partner. He has since become a frequent user and a pioneer for his generation, as research shows m...
Toxicologist on alcohol and hangovers: 'Fatty food, like fries, slows down alcohol absorption'
Toxicologist Jan Tytgat explains the science behind hangovers and offers advice on how to mitigate their effects during festivities like Carnival. He notes that consuming fatty foods, such as fries, c...
Is AI making our children dumber? ‘The flood of stimuli from our screens is dulling our brains’
The increasing integration of AI and screens into daily life has sparked concerns that children and youth are becoming less capable of independent thinking and traditional literacy. With one-third of ...
Alderman postpones final decision on cruise ships: Bridges come first
Amsterdam Alderman Hester van Buren has postponed a final decision on banning sea cruises from the city, prioritizing the construction of bridges over the IJ over the current location of the Passenger...
Dream trip to Cape Verde turns into medical hell: ‘I was in a ward where everyone was vomiting’
Henk de Regt’s ten-day all-inclusive vacation on the Cape Verdean island of Boa Vista turned into a medical ordeal when he fell severely ill. He described a traumatic experience on a hospital ward f...
Relief in Zandvoort: iconic clock restored and ticking again
The iconic station clock on Sophiaweg in Zandvoort has been replaced and is functioning again after a public poll showed that 80% of residents wanted to save the landmark from removal. The municipalit...
Criticism of fat bike ban plans: Certain group of young people being sidelined
Amsterdam city council members from the GroenLinks and PvdA parties have criticized a proposed ban on fatbikes in crowded areas like the Vondelpark, citing concerns over the potential stigmatization o...
A coffee with Chris de Ploeg (De Vonk): 'Amsterdam is becoming unaffordable for more and more people'
Chris de Ploeg, the lead candidate for the political party De Vonk, outlined his party's platform for the Amsterdam municipal elections, focusing on making the city more affordable for low-income resi...
Politics on the Amstel: Campaign derails during AT5 recordings and Halsema makes podcast debut
In the latest episode of the "Politiek aan de Amstel" podcast, journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf discuss the effectiveness of boycotting the Forum voor Democratie party and the closur...
More and more skiers and snowboarders are wearing 'harnesses': does it really protect during a fall?
Back protectors are becoming an increasingly popular safety accessory for skiers and snowboarders, joining helmets as common equipment on the slopes. Medical expert Thierry Parlevliet explains the pro...
Raymond (52) was addicted to chemsex for years: ‘Going until Monday morning and then back to work’
Raymond Brugman, 52, has shared his experience of overcoming a severe addiction to "chemsex," which involved using hard drugs to engage in sexual activity for days at a time. After being clean for six...
A walk past 10 iconic Ajax locations in Amsterdam
This article outlines a walking tour of iconic locations in Amsterdam that have played a central role in the history of the football club AFC Ajax. It highlights significant sites such as Café Oost-I...
Name of new gymnastics hall announced: Turnhuis Haarlem
The new gymnastics hall in Haarlem-Noord has been officially named "Turnhuis Haarlem" following a public vote where the name received nearly 40 percent of the ballots. The facility is scheduled for co...
Officials: Ending sea cruises could jeopardize funding for bridge over the IJ
Amsterdam officials have warned that banning sea cruises by 2035 and canceling a new terminal could jeopardize state funding for major projects, including bridges over the IJ and new housing developme...
Sommelier of the year works at restaurant Flore: ‘It doesn’t matter what I like’
Antonello Nicastri, head sommelier at Amsterdam's two-star restaurant Flore, was named Sommelier of the Year at the Gault & Millau 2026 awards. He was recognized for his innovative approach to beverag...
Friends from Nieuw-Vennep embark on notorious Scandinavian road trip: "It will be -30 degrees"
Four friends from Nieuw-Vennep are participating in the Carbage Run, a five-day winter road trip through Scandinavia in a 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The team is traveling from Sweden to Finland in extrem...
A coffee with Ruud Thonhauser (BBB): "Bringing common sense to Amsterdam"
Ruud Thonhauser is representing the BBB party in its bid for the Amsterdam City Council, aiming to introduce "down-to-earth common sense" to the municipal government. Drawing on his local upbringing, ...
De Olyphant cooks according to Italian principles – the chef comes from Zoldering
De Olyphant is a new bistro in Amsterdam’s Weesperzijde neighborhood, opened by the team behind Pizza Project and featuring chef Maarten van Westrop from the Michelin-starred Zoldering. The restaura...