Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with cage fights in White House garden
Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting several UFC cage fights on the White House lawn. Thousands of spectators joined the president to watch the matches held in the garden.
Huge amount of kindness after 3-year-old Pien loses toy bunny: Haasie is not back, but many replacements offered
Three-year-old Pien was heartbroken after her cherished stuffed toy, Haasie, was stolen, leading to a massive wave of support from the community. Although the original toy has not been found, her moth...
Bob Dylan on aging: 'It brings a sense of freedom'
In an interview with The New York Times, 85-year-old artist Bob Dylan shared that aging brings a sense of freedom. He noted that the best part of being in his eighties is outliving the constant pressu...
North Holland traffic: delays on the A7 during the morning rush hour of Monday, June 15
The morning rush hour in North Holland experienced traffic delays on Monday, June 15. Heavy traffic caused congestion on the A7 motorway specifically near the Avenhorn exit.
Watched Oranje last night? How to stay awake today
After staying up late to watch the Dutch national team's first World Cup match, many fans may struggle to stay awake during their workday. Sleep therapist Rianne Braal provides advice on how to manage...
Driving through Europe? What you need in your car to avoid heavy fines
Travelers driving across Europe are advised to research varying national regulations regarding mandatory car equipment to avoid significant fines. The article highlights that safety requirements and p...
Ban on supermarket alcohol during Heemskerk festival draws mixed reactions: 'Then we'll just get the beer in Beverwijk?'
The Heemskerk city council plans to ban alcohol sales in local supermarkets during the Volksfeest in September to discourage pre-drinking. The proposal has met with mixed reactions from residents, som...
The Great World Cup Quiz: here are the answers and the prize winners
The results and winners of 'The Great World Cup Quiz' held on the website last week have been released. Most participants successfully answered the questions through research, although some questions ...
Municipalities to get tougher on homeschooling parents. Haarlem: '100 percent must attend school, no more exemptions'
Municipalities in the Haarlem and Velsen region are tightening rules for homeschooling exemptions following a Supreme Court ruling that prioritizes a child's right to education. Haarlem has announced ...
WATCH: Japanese and Dutch students watch World Cup match together
Around 100 Dutch and Japanese students gathered at the Uilenstede sports center to watch a World Cup match that ended in a 2-2 draw. The event, supported by a Hogeschool van Amsterdam lecturer, focuse...
I spent my whole career happily working in an Amsterdam five-star hotel
Help pours in for homeless mothers in Southeast, but the greatest need remains shelter: ‘It doesn't have to be Amsterdam, a safe place in Friesland or Zeeland is also fine’
Tamara Muller saves Amsterdam hedgehogs: ‘A few minutes after I’ve refilled the bowls, I often already hear them crunching’
Spot the difference: Diemerbrug in 1936 and 2026
Refined all-you-can-eat concept without buffet at restaurant chain Heinde, now also in Amsterdam (Sloterdijk)
Forget Tex-Mex: 6 restaurants in Amsterdam for the authentic flavors of Mexico
Frustrated Dutch fans after unnecessary draw: "Didn't understand the substitutions"
The Dutch national football team started their World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against Japan in Dallas. Fans watching the match at a bar in Amsterdam expressed mixed reactions, with some criticizin...
Caffeine shortage
A man describes spending a five-day spring break with his wife at a hotel on the island of Ibiza. His main priority each morning, whether at home or on vacation, is to find coffee.
Football barber Mitchel Ammen looks forward to World Cup haircuts and critiques styles: 'If you play poorly, they talk about your hair first'
Mitchel 'Moody' Ammen, a 27-year-old barber from Hoorn, reviews the hairstyles of football stars participating in the World Cup. He evaluates the looks of players like Memphis and Crysencio Summervill...
Peeking at the neighbors in Belgium: a flash in the pan and plenty of hunger. Something beautiful could happen.
The article encourages people in the Netherlands to engage with Belgian media, such as podcasts and VRT, to better understand their neighbors. It notes that the Dutch are currently too focused on thei...
Stolen love lock artwork returned to creator after a year: ‘I am the happiest person in the world’
Zandvoort falls in play-offs against Daisy without Rosmalen sensation Thijs Boogaard
The Zandvoort mixed tennis team was eliminated in the semi-finals of the Dutch national championship playoffs following a 4-2 loss to Daisy from Apeldoorn. The team competed without Thijs Boogaard, wh...
Houses in the IJmond, with materials from the IJmond, for IJmonders. Leave that to Annabel and Lucas.
Annabel Thomas and Lucas de Man have presented the initial results of the Possible Landscapes project, which aims to build 20 homes in the IJmond region. The initiative focuses on using locally source...
'The bike ride across the beach seemed endless': Adventurers endure 40 hours of hardship without phones or sleep during Dutch adventure race championships
The 2026 Dutch Adventure Racing Championship commenced at FC Oegstgeest, where participants began a grueling 40-hour endurance challenge without sleep or mobile phones. The competition involves variou...
Last season for the Ome Piet ferry across the Ringvaart: ‘You have to quit while you’re at your peak’
The 'Ome Piet' ferry service on the Ringvaart, which connects Badhoevedorp to the Amsterdamse Bos, will cease operations after sixteen seasons. Owner Erik Hoogenboom announced that this year will be t...
Hundreds of fans at fan party at Dallas Stadium
Hundreds of Dutch national team supporters have gathered in Arlington, Texas, for a fan event ahead of the Netherlands' World Cup opening match against Japan. The celebration features musical performa...
Not much sun and plenty of wind at Zandvoort beach volleyball, but that doesn't dampen the fun
The Robijn Quickwash Eredivisie Beach tournament was held last weekend on Zandvoort beach with 17 women's and 25 men's pairs competing. Despite challenging weather conditions including heavy wind and ...
Anne van der Meeren from Vogelenzang second at Zandvoort: 'I'm a road racer, but this is much more fun'
Anne van der Meeren from Vogelenzang finished second in the NL Gravel Series cycling event held at Circuit Zandvoort on Sunday. The races, which lasted three and six hours, were won by Anniek Mos and ...
Everything music association Soli has to offer at one surprising ‘Soli’s Binge Music Festival’
The Soli music association hosted its 'Soli's Binge Muziekfestival' on Saturday, presenting a series of short performances to the audience. The event highlighted the wide variety of musical styles and...
Top Amsterdam basketballer Quinten Post trains youth from across the country: "This makes me very happy"
Amsterdam-born NBA player Quinten Post hosted a two-day basketball training camp for eighty young athletes at Sportcentrum VU to give back to the Dutch basketball community. The Golden State Warriors ...