Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Presenter Bas Westerweel (62) dies unexpectedly
Dutch presenter and radio maker Bas Westerweel has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62. He was found in his apartment in Enschede on Friday, just one day before his 63rd birthday.
Another ferry to the Amsterdamse Bos faces closure: 'It would be a great shame'
The 'Ome Piet' ferry service connecting Badhoevedorp to the Amsterdamse Bos is at risk of shutting down as its volunteer skippers retire without finding successors. Coupled with potential subsidy cuts...
Fans in suspense: ‘Please let the Telstar fairytale become a storybook’
Telstar fans are awaiting the final match against Volendam to see if the club will secure its place in the Eredivisie. The team has become a fan favorite throughout the Netherlands, and local resident...
70th Eurovision is no iconic celebration: artists and viewers stay away
The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is taking place tonight, featuring a live orchestra and past winners. However, the event faces significant challenges as both artists and viewers are re...
Everyone wants time off in May, payroll administrator Ronald (61) works flat out
While many employees take time off in May for holidays like Ascension Day and Pentecost, 61-year-old payroll administrator Ronald faces an increased workload. Anne-Marije Buckens, who runs a company h...
Long queues for new watch, stores closed for rest of day
Police and security cleared hundreds of people from the Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam on Saturday morning. The crowd had gathered for the release of a new Swatch watch, leading to the store'...
Beloved former Hillegom history teacher Ed Vellekoop finally shows everyone what he can do
Ed Vellekoop, a beloved former history teacher from Hillegom, is showcasing his artistic talents in a two-month exhibition at the local library starting May 23. Although his drawing skills were well-k...
Supermarket smoothies are mediocre: ‘I expected to taste more banana’
Experts evaluated seven strawberry and banana smoothies from various supermarkets and found their quality to be generally mediocre. Despite being marketed as fresh, the tasters noted that the drinks o...
Breakdancer Abel and bowler Jakolien are ready for the Special Olympics
The Special Olympics, a sporting event for athletes with intellectual disabilities, will be held in Haarlem this June with nearly 3,000 participants. Local athletes Abel Geerlof, a 24-year-old breakda...
Swatch store in South cancels exclusive watch sale: Safety can no longer be guaranteed
Spekkoek Queen comes to Leiden with Indonesian layered cake: 'They even visited me from Dubai and the US'
The 'Spekkoek Queen' is bringing her traditional Indonesian layer cakes to Leiden, attracting international customers from as far as Dubai and the United States. This expansion highlights Dutch baking...
Joep (24) reaches play-offs for first time with Pinoké: ‘That’s what I came back for’
The Pinoké field hockey team has qualified for the Dutch national championship play-offs for the first time since the 2022/23 season. Striker Joep Troost has played a key role in the team's success t...
Thrift store worker Francis believes both items and people deserve a second chance
In the second season of "Kringlopen met Francis," host Francis Broekhuijsen explores thrift stores and recycling projects across North Holland to highlight how both items and people receive second cha...
Rare Swatch sale spirals out of control: stores in Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Leidschendam remain closed
The release of a rare Audemars Piguet x Swatch watch was canceled on Saturday morning due to extreme crowds at several store locations. Branches in Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Leidschendam remained closed...
To the Alps with the new night train: ‘A breath of fresh air compared to previous trains’
Travel journalist Hans Avontuur reviews the newly upgraded Nightjet train service connecting the Netherlands to the Alps. The updated sleeper cars provide a significantly more comfortable experience c...
Screen Time | Does a black-and-white phone screen reduce your craving for TikTok?
Tech reporter Rutger Otto explores whether setting a phone screen to black-and-white can reduce the temptation to use apps like TikTok. Using an analogy involving Japanese potato chip packaging, the c...
Video | Freek 'flies' through GelreDome at start of Suzan & Freek concert series
Mystery in the East: why are these trees suddenly wearing knitted sweaters?
Residents in Amsterdam-Oost have noticed that several trees in the neighborhood are now decorated with colorful, knitted sweaters. This urban phenomenon has sparked curiosity among locals about the or...
Wine, bites and jazz: you don't want to miss this wine festival near Haarlem
On Sunday, May 24, Openluchttheater Caprera will host a small-scale wine festival featuring tastings, snacks, and jazz music. Organized by Wijnkoperij Henri Bloem in collaboration with local partners,...
'Unscrupulous' repeat offender plagues Zwanenburg: "Even a child's bike stolen"
Residents of Zwanenburg are on high alert due to a serial burglar who has been caught on camera checking door handles and stealing bicycles late at night. Local police have received multiple reports a...
Wouter de Vogel (35) had to retire from pro football at 27. Now he wants to make the most of his coaching career: ‘Learned that your body also needs rest’
Former professional footballer Wouter de Vogel, who retired at age 27 due to persistent knee injuries, is now focusing on his coaching career. He is currently finishing his tenure with the AZ women's ...
Haarlem Comic Days invite public to look critically
The Haarlemse Stripdagen festival has launched a warm-up event featuring eight young artists creating public illustrations across Haarlem based on the theme 'Critical Looking.' These interactive art d...
Weeronline: Sunny and warm weather to return late May and early June
Weather forecasts indicate that sunny and warm conditions are expected to return to the Netherlands in late May and early June. Over the next four weeks, the region will likely experience drier and wa...
Banter flies at IJmuiden fishmonger ahead of Fishermen's Derby: 'Can you even count?'
The article describes the pre-match excitement and banter at a fish shop in IJmuiden ahead of the 'Fishermen's Derby' between football clubs Volendam and Telstar. Customers and staff are focused on th...
Annemiek and Thomas buried under return packages from unknown Chinese webshop
Annemiek and Thomas Buiter have been receiving a continuous stream of return packages for years because an unknown Chinese webshop provided their home address as a return destination. Despite their ef...
Suzan & Freek celebrate life after eventful year in moving GelreDome show
Suzan & Freek began their series of ten concerts at the GelreDome on Friday evening. The duo delivered an emotional performance that focused on celebrating life, while also reflecting on Freek's termi...
Son Mieux singer Camiel Meiresonne: 'I thought for a long time that drug use could help me with my dissociative experiences'
Why we love sitting on the terrace so much, day after day: ‘It seems like no one in Amsterdam works’
Don't let the ferry be a floating billboard for unhealthy energy drinks
