Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
GVB expands ferry schedule: later into the evening and more frequent service from Pontsteiger to NDSM
GVB is doubling the frequency of the Pontsteiger to NDSM ferry and extending service hours on several routes starting September 1 to address rising passenger numbers in Amsterdam. The transit authorit...
Politics on the Amstel: Alderman Lahlah pulls a 'Moormannetje' and Nicolaï has lice
Journalists discuss the recent committee debuts of aldermen Esmah Lahlah and Araya Sumter alongside other political matters in Amsterdam in the latest Politiek aan de Amstel podcast. Topics include up...
Coja Snacks isn't perfect, but it's a snack bar that dares to innovate
After suffering a fire in 2024, the Amsterdam-based snack bar Coja Snacks has reopened with a modernized interior and an expanded menu. While the business successfully adapts to current market trends ...
Spots or ridges in your nails? Here is what a medical pedicurist says it means for your health
Medical pedicurist Denise Bruins discusses the relationship between nail health and overall physical well-being. This article is the fourth episode in a series providing expert advice on how to proper...
Cultural center Sexyland gets permanent temporary location at NDSM
The cultural clubhouse Sexyland has secured a new ten-year home at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, where it will operate under the name Super Sexyland World. After spending over a year without a permanen...
Ferry operators to strike on September 9: no ferry service between North and the rest of Amsterdam all day
GVB employees in Amsterdam, including ferry operators, will strike on September 9, causing a total halt to public transport services. The action is a protest against proposed government budget cuts to...
Naomi Italiaander steps down as JA21 Amsterdam councilor
Naomi Italiaander has resigned from her position as a JA21 city councilor in Amsterdam to prioritize her career in the cyber security sector. Her council seat will be filled by Stef Keij, who was the ...
Video | Davina Michelle surprises motorists with performance from truck
Dutch singer Davina Michelle surprised drivers at a gas station on Friday with a live performance from a truck. The event was held to promote the release of her new studio album.
'Red hair is going extinct', and other myths about hair color debunked by experts
Thousands of redheads from around the world are gathering in Tilburg for the annual Redhead Days Festival held on the last weekend of August. The event aims to address common myths surrounding red hai...
Visit the Indische Buurt Festival or join an open mic: what to do in Amsterdam this weekend
Amsterdam hosts a variety of events this weekend, including the Indische Buurt and Alles is Noord neighborhood festivals, film screenings at the Eye Filmmuseum, and art exhibitions at Loods6. Resident...
Soul singer Gladys Knight (82) to reduce performing
Soul singer Gladys Knight is reducing her performance schedule to spend more time with her husband and grandchildren. The 82-year-old artist expressed appreciation for her fans' decades of support ami...
Former council member Guido Frankfurther finally becomes a tram driver after multiple attempts: "Powerful"
Former Amsterdam city council member Guido Frankfurther has successfully qualified as a tram driver after overcoming several previous setbacks, including failing an initial reaction test and needing p...
Looking forward to Telstar - Ajax: "I'm an Amsterdammer, but I have a Telstar heart"
Former players who have represented both Telstar and Ajax shared their personal insights and predictions ahead of the two clubs' upcoming Eredivisie meeting. While some favor the Amsterdam giants, oth...
Tieka (42) and Léla (9): ‘Sometimes I really wonder: where do all your thoughts go?’
Tieka and her nine-year-old daughter Léla discuss the joys of growing up and parenting together in Amsterdam. The pair highlights their shared spontaneity and frequent evening outings, such as watchi...
Netflix-style GTA 6 footage shows brutal executions, parachute jump over Miami gives goosebumps
A 30-minute presentation of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix showcases the game's stunning graphics, intense violence, and an immersive open-world experience. The highly anticipated title is expected to ...
Snelle and his fiancée expecting first child: 'Pregnant and Singer'
Dutch artist Snelle and his fiancée, Sterre Kunzler, have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news on Instagram by posting a photo featuring an ultraso...
Back to school means earlier bedtimes: how to avoid battles with your child
With the summer holidays ending, parents are looking for ways to transition their children back to a school sleep schedule. Experts recommend observing the child's daily functioning to help manage the...
Repression or care? Council divided on how to tackle drug user nuisance
The Amsterdam city council is debating how to manage the increasing nuisance caused by homeless drug users, struggling to balance repressive enforcement with necessary social care. Mayor Femke Halsema...
Reports of botched Botox and filler treatments quintupled
The number of reports concerning poorly performed Botox and filler procedures in the Netherlands increased fivefold in 2025. The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate received 175 complaints and is urgin...
Couple Izzy (20) and Hugo (22) take their first big trip together: ‘You really get to know someone on the road’
Seagull also crashes during Formula 1 weekend at Zandvoort circuit
A seagull nicknamed Max was rescued from the Zandvoort Formula 1 circuit after suffering a concussion during the race weekend. The bird is currently recovering from its injuries at a bird hospital in ...
Rutger & the foreigners takes a look at Raja's life in Haarlem
In the new television program 'Rutger & de buitenlanders', presenter Rutger Castricum explores the lives of immigrants living in Haarlem. The show examines how these individuals arrived in the city an...
Bakkerij Mama has been baking sourdough for Amsterdam restaurants for 15 years, now there is a shop on the Hoofddorpweg
Sander Hoogendoorn leaves Radio Veronica to become a personal trainer
Radio DJ Sander Hoogendoorn is leaving his daily lunch program on Radio Veronica. The 38-year-old has completed a sports education program and will begin working as a personal trainer.
Support for more accessible public spaces
Starting March 1, 2026, the city of Haarlem is offering subsidies to shop owners, restaurants, and social organizations to improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities. Owners can apply...
Motions to make Haarlem playgrounds more accessible for children with disabilities
Local political parties in Haarlem are introducing four motions to the city council to improve the accessibility of public playgrounds for children with disabilities. The proposed measures include ins...
Mutilated kittens found in a bag in Amsterdam-West
No culture of silence but reporting fatigue: Southeast critical of Halsema's security approach
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on residents of the Zuidoost district to report more violence incidents, citing a perceived culture of silence following an increase in crime. However, local r...
Making money is more important than good family ties, biography ‘The Beckhams’ shows
