Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Fans of Michael Jackson and André Hazes won't let their childhood nostalgia be tarnished
Lane for free 'beach bus', one fewer lane for cars on the road to Zandvoort
Starting this weekend through August 30, a trial will reserve one lane of the N200 Zeeweg exclusively for a free "beach bus" to Zandvoort and Bloemendaal on weekends. Car traffic will be restricted to...
Town Crier Competition and Food Market on June 24 in Beverwijk
On Wednesday, June 24, town criers from the Netherlands and abroad will gather in Beverwijk for a competition celebrating 750 years of market rights. The festive event will also feature a Smaakmarkt a...
Spaarnwoude recreation area can become much more attractive with minor adjustments
A proposal suggests that the Spaarnwoude recreation area could become significantly more attractive with minor adjustments. The article invites readers to share their opinions and participate in a pol...
No trains Wednesday morning due to strike
The NS has confirmed that no trains will run on Wednesday morning between 04:00 and 08:00 due to a strike by the FNV union. Travelers are warned that disruptions may continue throughout the morning as...
A miracle, a wonder: he’s already 40 and can still move!
The article discusses the early stages of the World Cup, focusing on the age of players and coaches. It notes that fans often reflect on these 'young' and 'old' participants by comparing them to their...
Stevie and Levy both have autism: ‘There is an automatic attraction’
Stevie van der Peet and Levy van Rooijen, both 25, discuss their close friendship and the shared experience of living with autism. The pair, from Zwaanshoek and Hoofddorp, highlight the 'automatic att...
Lieselot’s (24) dream of an internship abroad shattered by ‘rat disease’: ‘I didn’t want to die there’
Lieselot Sintenie, a 24-year-old student teacher, was forced to cut her internship in Suriname short after contracting leptospirosis, commonly known as rat disease. Concerned for her safety, she retur...
Clients of HVO-Querido and other care institutions offer a glimpse into their world through images, text, and sound: ‘I have become something from nothing’
'I'm like a trash can, I eat everything,' says Jane at Zonnebloem lunch, but will the Maharaja’s meatballs hit the spot?
Zonnebloem Uitgeest hosted a lunch event for 36 participants at the local Roman Catholic church's rectory. The gathering provided a social afternoon for attendees, including Jane van Tongeren and Mari...
'Berry Bantam' confident: "Netherlands will beat Sweden 3-1"
Residents of Bantamstraat in Haarlem are preparing to watch the Dutch national team's World Cup match against Sweden in a communal tent. Local figure Berry expresses confidence in a Dutch victory, pre...
Anonymous OV-chipkaart no longer for sale from July 1
Starting July 1, the anonymous OV-chipkaart will no longer be available for purchase as the technology has become outdated. Passengers can instead use debit cards or the new OV-pas to check in and out...
Amsterdam turns orange: World Cup fever hits these front gardens
Residents in Amsterdam are embracing 'orange fever' by decorating their front gardens and local pubs with flags and streamers for the World Cup. The festive spirit is most visible in the city's workin...
André Hazes candid about Botox use: 'I just look tired very quickly'
In their podcast ADHAZES, Dutch singer André Hazes and his sister Roxeanne spoke openly about their use of cosmetic treatments like botox. André explained that he visits a cosmetic doctor to counter...
Ruben Tijmens enjoys his unique heirlooms and tableware collection in Schermerhorn
Ruben Tijmens, 62, has transformed his home in Schermerhorn into a unique living space filled with special heirlooms and an extensive tableware collection. Seeking light and open horizons, Tijmens com...
Bosbeek School from Santpoort-Noord is national school football champion for second year in a row: 'We were on the Jeugdjournaal'
The girls' team from De Bosbeekschool in Santpoort-Noord has won the Dutch national school football championship for the second consecutive year. The team, consisting of students from groups 7 and 8, ...
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Find peace in the big city at these 5 gardens
Amsterdam features several hidden green spaces and historic courtyards that provide a peaceful escape from the city's busy streets and crowded squares. These five gardens offer a tranquil environment ...
Much cheaper and doesn't sting: the sunscreen you need this summer
The Dutch consumer association Consumentenbond tested over sixty different sunscreens to determine which products offer the best protection. The organization identified the top-performing SPF 30 sunsc...
A44 closed for two weeks from today to replace viaduct: three more times by 2030
The A44 highway towards Amsterdam is closed for two weeks starting today to facilitate the replacement of the Lisserwegviaduct, the first of four viaducts being replaced through 2030. Traffic between ...
Peacocks will not return to Bloemendaal Deer Park: They are too far to follow their instinct home
Three peacocks that escaped from Hertenkamp Bloemendaal are currently roaming free in Haarlem. Manager Olga van der Mark considers the birds lost because they have strayed too far to follow their inst...
Home battery sellers claim energy label improvements, but is it true? Here’s the deal
Home battery sellers are marketing the devices as a way to improve a property's energy label and value following recent regulatory changes. However, energy advisors and Milieu Centraal warn that these...
Golden Retriever Guus recovering from major surgery to fix recurring hip dislocation
Guus, a Golden Retriever, is recovering from a major surgical procedure to fix a hip that frequently dislocated. While his owners are at work, Guus is being cared for by family members who use a dog s...
If it’s up to Mick Jagger (82), the Stones will tour again: ‘I still have enough energy to sing, dance and jump for two hours’
Video stems from this ancient technique. ‘The magic lantern is the basis of everything’
The Toverlantaarn Museum in Heiloo is highlighted as a hidden gem that explores the history of the magic lantern, which is considered the foundation of modern video technology. This volunteer-run muse...
Spuiten en Slikken gets Belgian version focusing on sex, relationships and intimacy
The Dutch television format Spuiten en Slikken is being adapted into a Belgian version titled Spuiten & Slikken: de sekseditie, focusing on sex, relationships, and intimacy. Filming has already begun ...
Buying drinks for Oranje or Father's Day? Dozens of Gall & Gall stores closed this weekend
Dozens of Gall & Gall liquor stores across the Netherlands will remain closed this weekend as employees go on strike. The industrial action, announced by the FNV union, takes place during Father's Day...
Seven unique gardens to be admired during Groei & Bloei Zuid-Kennemerland Open Garden Day
Seven garden owners in the Zuid-Kennemerland region will open their private gardens to the public on Sunday, June 21. The event is organized by the local chapter of Groei & Bloei, allowing visitors to...
