Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
No trains at station Zuid for five days next week, limited access to A4 and A10 South
Maaike Neuville’s characters define themselves as they wish: ‘Queer is a term that frees you from every conceivable box’
Billie Eilish cried during media training: 'The scariest shit ever'
Billie Eilish shared on the 'Good Hang' podcast with Amy Poehler that she found media training terrifying at the age of fourteen. The singer admitted to crying during the sessions, describing the expe...
New jazz concert hall in Amsterdam Southeast: ‘We want to be a musical living room’
Resident of shot-at home in Amsterdam Southeast moves after offer from Eigen Haard
A tenant in Amsterdam-Zuidoost whose apartment was repeatedly shot at in January has agreed to move to a different location in the city following a settlement with housing corporation Eigen Haard. The...
Living in a treehouse on Waterlooplein: 'It was the time when anything was possible'
David and Diederik reflect on their time living in a treehouse on Amsterdam's Waterlooplein during the 1980s. They describe the experience as a unique chapter in the city's history when such unconvent...
Temperatures to rise this weekend after unsettled days
After several unsettled days, temperatures in Amsterdam are set to rise this weekend, reaching a peak of 21 degrees with sunshine on Saturday. While Sunday remains warm, rain is expected, and high gra...
Dinner Club brings strangers together: "Food connects more than anything else"
The Dinner Club is a new initiative in Amsterdam designed to combat loneliness by bringing strangers together for shared meals. Residents and expats can host or join dinners through a dedicated websit...
Class act: Willem receives free remote for his old electric bed
After seventeen years of use, Willem Kunst's electric bed remote control broke, leading to a difficult search for a replacement. He eventually managed to obtain a new wired remote for free, despite th...
Holiday host families wanted in South Holland and North Holland
Stichting Europa Kinderhulp is seeking host families in North and South Holland to provide summer vacations for vulnerable children aged five to twelve. These holidays are scheduled for July and Augus...
Look back: this was Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem
Haarlem celebrated Bevrijdingspop yesterday with a full day of music and festivities to commemorate freedom. The event featured various performances and large crowds, while similar Liberation Day cele...
Museum seeks IKEA classics with a story
The Netherlands Open Air Museum in Arnhem is seeking IKEA furniture and household items from 1978 to 2008 to expand its historical collection. They are specifically looking for pieces that come with a...
66 municipal reports on construction, demolition, tree felling, and hospitality in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 66 permit applications last week regarding construction, demolition, tree felling, and catering. Residents can review these reports to see specific developments p...
Julius Jaspers shows life after brain hemorrhage in YouTube documentary
Julius Jaspers is releasing a four-part documentary series titled "Back On Track" about his life after suffering a brain hemorrhage. The series will be available on the Hersenstichting (Brain Foundati...
'Budget shopping is booming' and Jeltje shows women how to look stylish on a budget
As the cost of living continues to rise, budget shopping has become a growing trend with many women seeking practical fashion advice on social media. Influencer Jeltje addresses this need by providing...
Vets and inspectors see more severe pet neglect
The Netherlands' National Animal Welfare Inspection (LID) reports a significant increase in the severity of pet neglect cases involving dogs and cats in 2025. This marks the third consecutive year tha...
Het Parool’s Crime Podcast returns to the theater due to success
Noa Vahle understands prejudices: 'Given opportunities sooner than others'
Presenter Noa Vahle acknowledged on her podcast that she understands why people have prejudices regarding her career trajectory. She admitted that being the daughter of Linda de Mol allowed her to rec...
Piet and Joke ride an old Haarlem police motorcycle: 'It survived World War II'
Piet and Joke were spotted enjoying a day out with their vintage motorcycle and sidecar, which originally belonged to the Haarlem police force. The historic vehicle is notable for having survived the ...
Personal belongings of late Friends actor Matthew Perry auctioned
Several personal items belonging to the late Friends star Matthew Perry, including scripts and photos from the show, are being put up for auction. The proceeds from the sale will benefit the foundatio...
At school he was an ‘insufferable troublemaker’, now Harm Edens has his own park
Disappointed swimmers at closed gates: Amsterdam-East pool only open from noon this season
Swimmers in Amsterdam-East are frustrated as the Flevoparkbad outdoor pool has shifted its weekday opening time from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The municipality implemented the change to reduce costs due t...
Dieuwke Verkerk was diagnosed with breast cancer right before her wedding and is now cycling Alpe d’HuZes with partner: ‘Doing this together gives so much strength’
Dieuwke Verkerk was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 27, just one week before her wedding was scheduled to take place. Now 28, the former high-level athlete is cycling the Alpe d’HuZes with her p...
Ecologist sees smart potential for rooftop farming in Amsterdam: ‘What’s better than eating from your own roof?’
Wild squid and huge pans of paella – Nazka owner opens Spanish restaurant in Amsterdam
Rein Rog (79) has been a volunteer at sc Buitenveldert for 40 years: ‘This is my second home’
How children see the future of Amsterdam: ‘Totally unexpected creations emerge’
Royal couple closes May 5 concert with lively Latin music
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended the annual May 5th concert in Amsterdam, where they were seen dancing to Latin music performed by singer Rolf Sanchez. The event concluded with a selec...
In pictures | How the Liberation Festivals unfolded in the Netherlands
Several Liberation Festivals across the Netherlands experienced high attendance on Tuesday, with some sites reaching full capacity. Festivals in Utrecht and Rotterdam were forced to temporarily close ...
Not two, but four Olivia Rodrigo concerts at the Ziggo Dome
American singer Olivia Rodrigo has announced two additional concert dates at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for next year. In addition to her shows on March 23 and 24, she will now also perform on March ...