Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Bizarre fly infestation in North senior apartments: "It's driving me crazy"
Seniors living in an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord are struggling with a severe infestation of grass flies that prevents them from using their balconies. The housing corporation Eigen Haard is...
My baby cries constantly: do I have a high-need baby? And 5 other frequently asked questions about babies
Pediatrician Ineke de Kruijff and Karola de Graaf have authored a new book titled 1000 dagen, 1000 vragen to help parents navigate the challenges of raising a newborn. The guide aims to provide clear,...
End to intake freeze at Levvel, youths with severe issues can once again be admitted in Amsterdam
Care organization Levvel has ended its intake freeze for Amsterdam youth following successful negotiations to secure more beds for those in need of severe residential care. While access has been resto...
Politicians in Southeast oppose higher tourist tax: "This is annexed territory"
Politicians in Amsterdam Zuidoost sought an exemption from the city's planned tourist tax hike, arguing that their district does not face the same tourism-related issues as the city center. The propos...
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker undergoes surgery after arm numbness
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has undergone elbow surgery to repair a nerve after experiencing numbness in his arm and hand following a performance last month. The musician chose to have the operati...
Amsterdam will have more than twice as many people over 80 by 2050, but is far from ready
New research projects that the number of residents over eighty in Amsterdam will more than double by 2050. The city is currently unprepared for this demographic shift, necessitating urgent political a...
Video | Céline Dion stumbles during concert and later forgets her lyrics
During a performance on Wednesday, singer Céline Dion suffered a minor fall on stage. Later in the concert, she also experienced a brief moment where she forgot the lyrics to her song Pour que tu m'a...
IKEA enters second-hand market with its own platform for used furniture
IKEA will launch a dedicated second-hand marketplace in the Netherlands by mid-2027 to allow IKEA Family members to buy and sell used home products. The platform aims to extend product lifespans and s...
After a breakup, Maria (29) suddenly found herself homeless: "Without a home, you lose yourself"
After a relationship breakdown led to her eviction three years ago, 29-year-old Maria has faced persistent housing instability in Amsterdam. She now plans to join the national housing protest on Dam S...
Six bedrooms and a view of Vondelpark: most expensive house in Amsterdam for sale
The most expensive home in Amsterdam, a villa on the Oranje Nassaulaan near Vondelpark, has been listed for sale at 20 million euros. The property features extensive living space, six bedrooms, and a ...
Arrival of East Bridge delayed again, municipality still short at least 170 million euros
The construction of the Oostbrug in Amsterdam faces further delays as the project currently faces a funding shortfall of at least 170 million euros. Technical complexities and rising costs have led to...
New in Amsterdam: friends Bas, Teun and Daan open bakery and coffee roastery KAF
Three friends named Bas, Teun, and Daan have opened KAF, a new bakery and coffee roastery located on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. The shop specializes in house-made sourdough, ar...
Olivia Rodrigo saddened by attention to her love life
Olivia Rodrigo has criticized the invasive media attention regarding her romantic life, stating that she wishes to keep her relationships private. Meanwhile, the singer is enjoying career success and ...
Ramen Stopera vandalized and damaged after pro-Palestine demonstration
The Stopera building in Amsterdam was vandalized with red paint and suffered broken windows following a pro-Palestinian protest. Police ended the demonstration after participants defied orders to foll...
Ramen Stopera vandalized and damaged after pro-Palestine demonstration
The Stopera city hall in Amsterdam was vandalized with red paint and suffered broken windows following a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Police were forced to end the protest after participants ignored...
Duivendrecht cycle routes do not feel much safer yet: "A year has already passed"
Nearly a year after launching an action plan to improve cyclist safety between Amsterdam and Duivendrecht, local residents report that many safety concerns, such as inadequate lighting and vegetation,...
Electric cars are driving further into Europe, but watch out for hidden costs in France
Dutch electric vehicle drivers are increasingly traveling further across Europe, but the ANWB warns that hidden costs like blocking fees remain a problem in countries such as France. Drivers are advis...
Volunteers brighten up parking lot: 'Bringing the dunes into Haarlem'
Haarlem is increasing its urban greenery through several initiatives, including the creation of a new dune garden in the Waarderpolder industrial area. Volunteers are planting native species to boost ...
Frits (74) and Floor (28): 'Amsterdam was much scarier in the eighties than it is now'
Frits, aged 74, and Floor, aged 28, discuss the evolving atmosphere of growing up and raising children in Amsterdam across different generations. The pair reflects on how the city has changed since th...
Rebecca (34) and her boyfriend found a new development in Noord via Instagram: ‘A few days later we heard the house was ours’
Rebecca Rövekamp and her partner successfully purchased a new apartment in Amsterdam-Noord after finding the project on Instagram. The couple had specifically sought to avoid properties in the Oost a...
Neven Foday (23) and Lamar (29) opened Berosu in De Pijp: one cuts hair, the other fits grills
Cousins Foday Suno and Lamar Ross have opened their new business, Berosu, in the De Pijp neighborhood of Amsterdam. The establishment offers professional haircuts and custom dental grills, with plans ...
Mayor Halsema: Seen with great horror how Hamas was supported
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned pro-Palestinian protesters for displaying banners supporting Hamas and the October 7 attacks at a demonstration on the Dam. Authorities were unable to intervene...
Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth to divorce: 'Irreconcilable differences'
Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf due to irreconcilable differences, with the couple's separation date noted as July 28, 2025. Goth is seeking custody of their four-year-old daughter, I...
Amsterdam removes 'unsafe' trampolines from playground: "Nothing ever happened, what are we talking about?"
The municipality of Amsterdam has removed trampolines from a Rivierenbuurt playground due to safety and liability concerns, despite protests from local residents who managed the equipment. Although of...
Vinted packages arrive late or at different locations when delivery system is full
Vinted is experiencing capacity issues within its VintedGo locker network, leading to shipment delays and the rerouting of packages to alternative pickup locations. To address the problem, the company...
Amsterdam Marathon 2026: what you need to know about the route, road closures, and diversions
On October 18, 2026, the TCS Amsterdam Marathon will host tens of thousands of runners for a race starting and ending at the Olympic Stadium. The event will cause widespread road closures, parking ban...
Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg out for the season with torn cruciate ligament
Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg will miss the rest of the season due to a torn cruciate ligament sustained during national team training. The 29-year-old will relocate to Amsterdam to undergo his rehabili...
Alcohol-monitoring anklet to be introduced for alcohol-fueled violence and DUI offenders
The Dutch parliament is moving to introduce mandatory alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelets for offenders convicted of alcohol-fueled violence or severe traffic offenses. The device will monitor alcohol ...
Adult children living at home? This happens less often in Haarlem than elsewhere in the country
Young adults in Haarlem are increasingly living with their parents for longer, with the median age rising to nearly 23 years old. This trend is largely driven by a challenging housing market that make...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from October 9 to 11
This weekend in Amsterdam, from October 9th to 11th, features a variety of cultural and social events, including the 24 Hours South neighborhood festival and the recurring flea market at the IJ-Hallen...