Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Roef sounds fantastic on paper, but reality leaves Mara Grimm furious
On the road with the Dutch Lions cheerleaders from Amsterdam-Noord: It is all or nothing, and I thrive on that
Caio Henrique makes debut in Ajax friendly win against AEK Larnaca: I feel a connection with Mika Godts
First edition of Amsterdam Chess Festival: A chess city deserves a major event
Water returns to the Museumplein pond after five years
The pond at the Museumplein in Amsterdam has reopened after five years of closure due to leakage problems and extensive reconstruction. Visitors and tourists are welcoming the return of the water, whi...
Shortage of ferry operators a major problem: 33 vacancies and staff departures looming
Public transport operator GVB is facing a significant shortage of ferry skippers, with 33 vacancies and an expected increase in departures due to retirement. This staffing crisis has recently caused s...
Protesters want super-volunteer Mustapha back: 'voice of many residents'
Around fifty residents gathered at the town hall in Hoofddorp to advocate for the return of a local volunteer known as Mustapha, who recently stopped his work following a conflict with a volunteer org...
Once a bargain, now a luxury festival: how North Sea Jazz changed over 50 years
Unclear if Hanne Verbruggen will be replaced in K3 during pregnancy
It remains uncertain whether Hanne Verbruggen will be replaced in the musical group K3 during her second pregnancy. Although Klaasje Meijer is currently filling in for Marthe de Pillecyn, no decision ...
Multiple culinary traditions collide in this delightfully greasy frikandel kapsalon
For accordionist André Vrolijk, the love for the Amsterdam repertoire and especially Johnny Meijer runs in the family: ‘I got it from my grandfather, who idolized him’
Politics at the Amstel (the season finale): listener questions, scoops and predictions
The final episode of the 'Politiek aan de Amstel' podcast features journalists discussing the local political landscape in Amsterdam. They reflect on the new city coalition, answer listener questions,...
Video | Kris Kross Amsterdam on split with Yuki: 'Maybe it's for the best'
Thousands of beachgoers took the free beach bus to Zandvoort
About three thousand people used a free pilot shuttle bus service between Hoofddorp and the beach in Zandvoort during the first two weekends of June. The province of North Holland is testing the servi...
Staying cool in a hot Haarlem
To help residents cope with high temperatures, the city of Haarlem has provided an overview of local indoor and outdoor cooling spots. People can visit various air-conditioned public locations, church...
Celebrate Pride Haarlem
Pride Haarlem will be held from July 11 to 19, focusing on diversity, equality, and the freedom to be oneself within the LGBTQIA+ community. The week features various activities throughout the city, i...
Cooling mist from the Dom Tower: the remedy for urban heat?
As the Netherlands experiences high temperatures, researchers are debating whether spraying cooling mist from tall structures like the Dom Tower could serve as an effective solution against urban heat...
Els was only supposed to live to 10 due to a rare disease, now she is 62: Sitting still didn't make me better
Els van der Heijden, who was expected to live only until age 10 due to a rare genetic disease, has reached the age of 62. Despite her diagnosis, she built a career, experienced love, and successfully ...
How Amsterdam-based travel app Polarsteps became an international hit: travel the world and let your friends follow along
The Amsterdam Bite: vegan ice cream and wine go perfectly together at Boule de Boule
Boule de Boule has opened in Amsterdam as the city's first vegan ice cream and wine salon located in the Stopera. The venue represents the growing trend of innovative and plant-based culinary concepts...
Isa Hoes always said 'never', but is now getting a neck lift: how the taboo on plastic surgery is evaporating
Actress Isa Hoes has openly shared that she will soon undergo a neck lift, highlighting a growing public acceptance of plastic surgery. Experts suggest that as procedures like fillers become more norm...
Kwaku residents banned from hosting visitors: "It's ridiculous"
Residents near Nelson Mandelapark in Amsterdam Zuidoost are protesting a new parking ban that prevents their visitors from parking in the neighborhood during the Kwaku Summer Festival. Local authoriti...
Fans disappointed but loyal after defeat against France: "I remain a proud Moroccan"
Moroccan football fans gathered in Amsterdam to watch the World Cup quarter-final match against France. Despite the team's defeat, the supporters expressed pride in their national identity.
Christa Wiersma (42) died suddenly on vacation: There are countless reasons why Chris should not have left us yet
Aviation sector aims to reduce number of unruly, intoxicated passengers
Dutch Minister Vincent Karremans is taking action against the increasing issue of disruptive and intoxicated passengers on flights. Proposed measures to address this problem include implementing fines...
Call: what are your favorite places in Haarlem?
Local news media are asking residents of Haarlem to share their favorite spots in the city. The submissions will be featured in the upcoming 'Favorieten van' column to highlight the best local recomme...
Karoline (56) and Nico (19): ‘Because I offered you safety, you dared to face the unsafe’
Brazilian couple Bruna (36) and Marcelo (42) are in Amsterdam for work: ‘My suitcase is mostly pencil skirts’
Amsterdam patron and businessman Alex Mulder (79): 'Stepping over corpses to become a millionaire is pathetic'
