Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ajax start with Dolberg and Gloukh against FC Utrecht
Ajax has selected Kasper Dolberg to start as striker in their home match against FC Utrecht. Dolberg was chosen over Wout Weghorst, who missed the previous game against PSV due to illness.
Researcher on Vondelpark fatbike ban: Fatbikes are the scapegoats of the traffic debate
Leiden Marathon participant dies
A participant in the Leiden Marathon passed away during the event on Sunday. While police have confirmed the death, no further details regarding the individual's identity or the cause of death have be...
Manon van Ewijk returns after months of injury: four goals in Haarlem’s win over Roda
Manon van Ewijk returned from a long-term injury to score four goals in Haarlem's 20-15 home victory against Roda during the third round of play. Additionally, KIOS secured a decisive 9-19 win over th...
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Velsertraverse closed? How to get in and out of Velsen-Noord
The Velsertraverse road in Velsen-Noord will be closed for maintenance between May 15-18 and May 22-28. Drivers on the Wijkerstraatweg and N197 should expect disruptions and follow yellow road signs f...
Overbos convincingly wins championship. Hoofddorp side promoted to fourth division
Trainer Jordi Schel successfully led Overbos to the fourth-class championship and promotion following a dominant 10-0 away victory against ZSGOWMS. The team established control early in the match, sco...
Heemstede alderman runs with 'Banana Paul' in fight against litter
Primary school students in Heemstede organized a cleanup relay to collect litter and raise awareness about environmental waste. The initiative, proposed by the local children's municipal council, feat...
Yanaika Zomer on her first novel: 'I didn't want readers to think: it's logical she cheats, her husband is a dick'
Columnist Yanaika Zomer has released her debut novel, "Heremietdagen," which follows a protagonist navigating her mother's dementia and the sudden death of a secret lover. The book explores the comple...
Crossing the North Sea at 55-60 km/h during KNRM Wijk aan Zee open day: 'It's really cool to get a chance to go along'
The KNRM held an open day in Wijk aan Zee, offering donors the opportunity to experience high-speed boat trips on the North Sea at speeds up to 60 kilometers per hour. The event was organized as a ges...
IJsselmeervogels and Spakenburg once visited Schoonenberg with trembling knees: Relegation to fourth tier a low point for VV IJmuiden
VV IJmuiden, historically a prominent team in top-level Saturday football, has reached a new low point following its relegation to the fourth class. The club's decline contrasts with its past status w...
A mysterious bunker, natural beauty and monuments around Bergen aan Zee
The weekend supplement AlleTijd features an 8.6-kilometer walking and cycling route exploring the natural beauty and monuments around Bergen aan Zee. The trail guides visitors through local landscapes...
Linda brings sexual trauma team to North Holland: 'I've left my trauma behind, I want that for others too'
Linda Kok has introduced the Expertise Team Sexual Trauma (ETST) to the Noord-Holland region to provide specialized support for victims of sexual abuse. Drawing from her own recovery experience, Kok a...
Maverick Jan fights for his waterfront palace. ‘There’s always something happening here. Who else has this in the Netherlands?’
Jan Bais, a 75-year-old resident of IJmuiden, is fighting to remain in his unique waterfront home after converting a houseboat into a structure on steel beams. The local municipality wants him to vaca...
Tears at EDO's title: ‘It’s not the best day of my life, but it’s one of them’
EDO secured the championship and promotion to the second class following a 3-0 victory over their closest rival, FC Castricum. The win marks a significant achievement for the club, bringing a celebrat...
Kaya Lima dreams aloud after title with EDO: ‘I’m already looking forward to the second division’
Kaya Lima and his team HFC EDO have secured a championship title and promotion to the second class following a competitive match against Castricum. Lima delivered a standout performance in the first h...
Christina Curry expecting a girl
Christina Curry, the daughter of Patricia Paay, announced on Saturday that she is expecting a baby girl. She shared the news with her followers on Instagram by posting footage from a gender reveal eve...
This Haarlem local moved to Thailand fifteen years ago: ‘It still feels like a holiday’
Dave Numan, a former resident of Haarlem, permanently relocated to Thailand fifteen years ago following a vacation. He transitioned from his life in the Netherlands to one surrounded by Thai street fo...
Eva zu Beck quit her dream job to travel: ‘Family and friends said it was reckless’
Adventurer and National Geographic host Eva zu Beck discusses her decision to leave a conventional career path to pursue a life of travel and mountain living. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she ...
'We really fought until the last moment.' Ricardo Schneider praises Haarlem's fighting spirit after narrow defeat
Haarlem's rugby team suffered a narrow 29-28 defeat against DIOK despite taking a late lead through a try by Ricardo Schneider. Coach Robbie Coetzee's side was praised for their fighting spirit, but t...
Cyclist seriously injured in single-vehicle accident in Bennebroek
A cyclist was seriously injured in a suspected single-vehicle accident on the Leidsevaart in Bennebroek during the night from Saturday to Sunday. Emergency services attended to the victim at the scene...
Liberation festivals, Sumit's favorites, cow watching and more news from the past week
This article explores the history and architectural features of the Torensluis bridge, explaining its unusual width and the large square marked on the ground. It is featured as part of a weekly news r...
1896 building permit insufficient: city center roof terrace must be removed
A homeowner in Amsterdam's city center must remove a roof terrace and external staircase by June 2026 or face a 10,000 euro fine. A judge rejected the owner's claim that a building permit from 1896 au...
Kleine Houtweg to become green cycle street, much to residents' dismay: 'It will be traffic chaos'
The Haarlem municipality plans to redevelop the Kleine Houtweg into a green bicycle street next year, incorporating new sewers and reduced car access. However, local residents are protesting the proje...
Majority of musicians cannot make a living from music: financial uncertainty makes artists less likely to buy a home
A recent study reveals that the majority of pop musicians in the Netherlands struggle financially, with nearly half earning less than 5,000 euros net annually from their music. This financial instabil...
It sounds crazy, but it’s ‘hip’: running a marathon without training. ‘People are egging each other on, like: look how tough I am’
Running long distances like marathons without proper training has become a popular trend driven by social media influencers despite the physical risks. Experts are questioning the wisdom of this behav...
No panic or unrest at Telstar in relegation battle, says defender Jeff Hardeveld: ‘We have confidence in ourselves’
Telstar defender Jeff Hardeveld expresses confidence as the team fights to avoid relegation and maintain its position in the Eredivisie. With two matches remaining, Hardeveld draws on his previous exp...
Wietske and Ben form a band, but also work in construction and journalism: 'Musicians should take a stand against low rates'
Members of the band Jacht, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlem, discuss the financial challenges of balancing their music careers with professional work in construction and journalism. They argue that...
Celine Cairo: ‘I worked hard for it, but I can make a living from my music’
Singer-songwriter Celine Cairo discusses her career as an independent artist, noting that she has successfully avoided record labels to retain her earnings. Known for her hit 'Hibernate,' the 35-year-...
How prolonged boredom can turn into intense stress: ‘You feel empty and aimless’
Psychologist Mirela Habibovic explains that a chronic lack of stimuli can lead to significant stress, leaving individuals feeling empty and aimless. She notes that the human body requires a certain le...