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Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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 ...
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War remains secondary at Bevrijdingspop: 'This festival is mostly about having fun, and that's how it should be'
Bevrijdingspop 2026 continues to prioritize music and celebration, despite organizers' previous promises to place a greater emphasis on themes of war and security. Attendees found that these serious t...
Young Bevrijdingspop visitors stay level-headed despite world misery: ‘Freedom is just enjoying a beer’
Tens of thousands of visitors attended the Bevrijdingspop festival to celebrate freedom and enjoy a day of entertainment. Most attendees focused on the festive atmosphere, emphasizing the importance o...
We no longer raise an eyebrow at Botox, but what are the risks?
Cosmetic procedures like Botox have become increasingly common, prompting an exploration of their functions and potential risks. In the first part of a new series, doctor Marguerite van Randwijck prov...
Women’s resistance in the Vondelstraat: “You really feel it in the stones of the building”
The AT5 series De Straten van Amsterdam explores the history of women's resistance in the Vondelstraat during World War II. The episode highlights the stories of Jewish photographers Eva Besnyö and M...
Bevrijdingspop sometimes unforgettable. Singing along with the Bankzitters or Hannah Mae
Haarlem hosted a sunny edition of the Bevrijdingspop festival, a long-standing tradition celebrating Liberation Day. The event featured performances by acts such as Bankzitters and Hannah Mae, providi...
Chance of cash prizes to entice people to return more deposit bottles
Starting next Monday, the packaging organization Verpact will launch a lottery to encourage consumers to return more deposit bottles and cans. Participants have the chance to win cash prizes of up to ...
Liberation Day in IJmond buzzes with sun, beer and positive energy: ‘It feels like coming home’
The IJmond Liberation Day festival in the Netherlands attracted many local primary school children and families on May 5th. Due to the holiday falling on a weekday, organizers focused on youth activit...
More people travel further for work in Amsterdam: Friesland and Drenthe also popular places to live
First liberation festival in Santpoort-Noord. Suomi runners welcomed with applause after tough night
Thirteen runners from the Suomi athletic club successfully transported the Liberation fire from Wageningen to Santpoort-Noord despite cold and rainy overnight conditions. Their arrival marked the vill...
Pieter Geert (100) passes war vehicles in Heemskerk on his mobility scooter: 'If I tell what I’ve been through and seen, they won’t believe me'
On Liberation Day, 100-year-old Pieter Geert Folkersma visited a display of historical military vehicles in Heemskerk. Using his mobility scooter, he viewed various vehicles that he had personally ope...
Kelly Piquet on parenting with Max Verstappen: 'Learning to say no'
Kelly Piquet and Max Verstappen are working to balance their parenting duties with their busy professional schedules. In a new interview, Piquet emphasized the importance of being intentional with the...
Amsterdam residents and judges share Freedom Meal in Nieuw-West: ‘We want residents to know we are here for you’
Liberation fire, Freedom Soup and reflection on the village square in Castricum
Residents of Castricum gathered on the Dorpsplein to celebrate Liberation Day by lighting the liberation fire and sharing Freedom Soup. The event focused on the importance of passing the value of free...
Yes-R dreams big alongside music career: ‘My ultimate dream is to become a coach abroad’
Dutch artist Yes-R is expanding his career by becoming a football coach at the Alphense Boys youth academy starting next year. While maintaining his music schedule, his long-term goal is to transition...
Tour boat passengers rescue driver from car in water
Passengers on a canal boat rescued a driver after their car plunged into the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon. The driver managed to escape the vehicle unharmed before being pulled ...
Tens of thousands in Haarlem for Liberation Day, festival queue grows
Tens of thousands of people are gathering in Haarlem today for the annual Bevrijdingspop festival to celebrate Liberation Day in the Haarlemmerhout. Authorities have introduced measures to manage the ...
Bevrijdingspop: searching for a nice spot next to the nettles. 'A highlight is when Matthy from the Bankzitters winks at me'
Bevrijdingspop, a major liberation festival in the Netherlands, began with a calm atmosphere as attendees gathered at the festival grounds. The event features various performers, including Matthy from...
Hélène Hendriks still recovering from back surgery: 'Just want to deliver'
Presenter Hélène Hendriks is recovering from major back surgery she underwent last year while continuing her professional work. The 45-year-old told AD that she is committed to fulfilling her duties...
Amsterdammers with dirty jobs go viral on social media: ‘So satisfying to watch’
Ecumenical Ascension Day celebration in Wijk aan Zee supports children with speech impairments in Ukraine
An ecumenical tent service will be held on the Dorpsweide in Wijk aan Zee on Thursday, May 14, to celebrate Ascension Day. Participating leaders from local churches and the Salvation Army are organizi...
Johannes Wirix-Speetjens (28) returns to Haarlem with Classical Queers, an ode to queer artists: 'Their music connects us, but the struggle for recognition is not over'
Johannes Wirix-Speetjens will perform his show Classical Queers at De Schuur in Haarlem on June 10. The production explores his experiences growing up queer in the city and pays tribute to influential...
The Pussycat Dolls cancel nearly entire US tour
The Pussycat Dolls have announced the cancellation of almost all North American dates for their reunion tour. The group shared the decision on Instagram, stating that only one performance remains on t...
