Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
More than 100,000 people bought summer train passes
Approximately 105,000 people have purchased a discounted summer train subscription in the Netherlands. State Secretary Annet Bertram announced the figures during an interview on the NPO Radio 1 progra...
Renze Klamer breaks silence on RTL Tonight departure: 'Was very unhappy there'
Renze Klamer has spoken out about his early departure from the show RTL Tonight, revealing he was unhappy with the lack of creative influence. In an interview with AD, he explained that the rigid prog...
Otter spotted in Heemskerk? Alderman Piet Otter hopes wildlife cameras will provide confirmation: ‘This would be the best farewell gift’
A construction worker reported sighting an otter in Heemskerk, potentially fulfilling a long-term goal of outgoing alderman Piet Burgering, who is nicknamed 'Piet Otter.' Wildlife cameras are being de...
Gerda van Vliet (53) competes in European Transplant Games with rejecting donor kidney to ‘celebrate life’
Gerda van Vliet, a 53-year-old from Velsen, is participating in the European Transplant Games in Arnhem despite facing the imminent rejection of the kidney her sister donated 17 years ago. Although a ...
Renze Klamer on RTL Tonight debacle: ‘I drove to work with a knot in my stomach’
14,000 new homes in four years, a new bridge over the Ringvaart, and neighborhood wardens: these are the plans for Haarlemmermeer
The new governing coalition of Haarlemmermeer has presented an agreement to build 14,000 new homes and improve infrastructure over the next four years. Key priorities include enhancing neighborhood sa...
Fewer ferries again this weekend due to skipper shortage
Amsterdam's public transport operator GVB will reduce ferry services this weekend due to a persistent shortage of skippers. Several routes, including those from Central Station to IJplein and Buikslot...
Anne Hathaway expecting third child: 'Baby, I'm yours'
American actress Anne Hathaway and her husband Adam Shulman are expecting their third child. Hathaway shared the news on Friday through an Instagram video featuring her baby bump.
Greening of Haarlem homes declines: fewer new insulation, heat pumps and solar panels
The adoption of sustainable home improvements in Haarlem has significantly declined, with solar panel installations reaching their lowest levels since 2017. Additionally, the number of subsidized heat...
Sleutelbloem Day concludes ‘On a Journey’ theme: ‘This day is so fun we don’t even miss our phones’
Students at the Sleutelbloem school celebrated Sleutelbloemdag to conclude their year-long theme, "On a Journey." The event featured various activities that left participants enthusiastic and grateful...
Shakira scores first Dutch number 1 hit in years with World Cup song
Shakira has reached the number one spot on the Dutch Single Top 100 with "Dai Dai," a collaboration with Burna Boy. The track serves as the official anthem for the current FIFA World Cup.
The Snackspert was skeptical of Bumpy’s Chicken, but the food TikTokers turned out to be right after all
Artist Katharina's first words in Amsterdam: 'I find a name like Josje problematic'
Traffic jams in Lisse and Hillegom due to A44 closure. ‘Next time I’ll just take the bike’
The planned closure of the A44 motorway and roadworks on the N208 led to significant traffic congestion in the Bollenstreek region on Friday afternoon. Drivers experienced heavy delays between Sassenh...
Birthday and Father's Day: A good day for Richard Kemper to talk about death
Dutch columnist Richard Kemper reflects on the irony of celebrating a birthday, noting that each year signifies being closer to death. Writing on a day that coincides with Father's Day, he shares his ...
Does a beer in the sun really get you drunk faster?
Toxicologist Corine Bethlehem explains why drinking alcohol in the sun can make people feel more intoxicated or dizzy than usual. The explanation addresses whether heat actually accelerates drunkennes...
Shopping in the heat on Breestraat, exercising in 5,200 square meters of coolness, and ice cream for workers at Velsertraverse: ‘I’m no heat complainer’
A reporter visited Beverwijk to observe how residents and workers are following National Heat Plan guidelines during a period of high temperatures. The coverage highlights experiences from the Breestr...
Beverwijk City Festival: what to do on Saturday and Sunday?
The city festival in Beverwijk is taking place through Saturday, June 27, featuring various events and activities for the public. The celebration highlights a schedule of festivities planned for both ...
Wikipedia's birthday: 3 interesting Wiki facts about Haarlem
On June 19, 2026, the Dutch version of Wikipedia celebrates its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the article explores the digital encyclopedia's coverage of Haarlem and highlights interesting f...
Telstar shops in the second division again: Noach Shenkman (19) signs from AFC
Telstar has secured its first reinforcement for the 2026-2027 season by signing 19-year-old midfielder Noach Shenkman from AFC Amsterdam. Shenkman signed a contract that runs until mid-2028, which inc...
Four men in orange sing themselves hoarse in a pub full of hospitable Scottish football fans
The article highlights the hospitality and vibrant atmosphere created by Scottish football fans, recounting a 2003 trip when the Netherlands played at Hampden Park. It describes the experience of Dutc...
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Politics on the Amstel: PRO blunders with jobs carousel and why is Lahlah now Lahlah?
The podcast 'Politiek aan de Amstel' examines recent political developments in Amsterdam's city council as it nears the summer recess. Journalists discuss topics such as homelessness, controversial st...
Eva Vedder celebrates career-high ranking, but Wimbledon debut must wait
Dutch tennis player Eva Vedder has reached a career-high world ranking of 207, marking a period of significant personal and professional growth. While celebrating this achievement, Vedder noted that h...
Lange Nieuwstraat in IJmuiden has a flower shop again. 'No plastic flower pots and packaging'
A new flower shop named De Zevenkleurige Bloem has opened in a previously vacant kiosk on Lange Nieuwstraat in IJmuiden. The business aims for sustainability by avoiding the use of plastic flower pots...
De Achterklap Podcast | ABBA angry over Carnival hit and Belgians taunt Alexia
ABBA has expressed frustration over a carnival parody of their song 'Take A Chance On Me,' which they consider a mutilation of the original work. Meanwhile, a Belgian broadcast sparked controversy by ...
Pinkpop making no changes to line-up for now despite code orange for thunderstorms
The Pinkpop festival in Limburg is proceeding with its scheduled line-up despite a code orange weather warning for heavy thunderstorms. Organizers stated they are well-prepared for the conditions and ...
150 years of IJmuiden in 150 minutes: SRO Velsen organizes special sports challenge for port city's anniversary
SRO Velsen is hosting a sports challenge titled "150 years of IJmuiden in 150 minutes" to mark the 150th anniversary of the port city. The event aims to celebrate the city's milestone through an engag...
From formateur to the new finance alderman: this is Hendrik Jan Biemond
Hendrik Jan Biemond has been appointed as Amsterdam's new Alderman for Finance, Art and Culture, and Animal Welfare. A former city council member and coalition formateur, Biemond intends to focus on e...
