Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ruby anniversary for Philippe Elan, the chansonnier from the Jordaan
Chansonnier Philippe Elan is celebrating his 40th anniversary in the music industry with two sold-out concerts at the Concertgebouw this weekend. Having lived in the Jordaan district since the 1980s, ...
Busy conditions at Schiphol as expected: Fits the summer holiday
Schiphol Airport reports that passenger traffic during the first week of the nationwide summer holidays is proceeding as expected. Airport officials described the current situation as normal for the b...
Esther from B&B Vol Liefde reveals terminal illness: 'Not looking for new love'
Esther, a participant from the Dutch dating show B&B Vol liefde, has revealed that she was diagnosed with terminal esophageal cancer shortly after filming. She stated that she is not looking for a new...
Festival organizer Sona fined 250,000 euros for selling bottles of hard liquor
‘He sometimes steamrolls people’: discontent over WorldPride director’s autocratic rule
Anne's favorites: This is truly a hidden gem many Amsterdammers don't know
Anne Tonen, the founder of the lifestyle platform YourDailyLife.nl, shares her expert recommendations for unique and lesser-known dining spots in Amsterdam. Drawing from her experience as a local, she...
Attention Harry Potter fans: watch all the films in one weekend at this Haarlem cinema
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Pathé cinemas are hosting special screenings and marathons of the film series this summer. Fans in Haarlem can experienc...
Meiland family takes over Frisian farmhouse for first RTL show
The Meiland family has begun filming their first RTL program at a dairy farm in Friesland. The family members are temporarily taking over the care of seventy cows for the show.
Gotcha: Freek Vonk firmly grips a rock iguana that suddenly doesn't look so tough
Initially failed, then passed after review: grading errors in Calandlyceum final exams
Three students from the Calandlyceum in Amsterdam successfully appealed their failing grades after discovering significant grading errors in their final mathematics exams. The students were able to pa...
This Oosterpark house once held one of the first abortion clinics in the Netherlands
Zomergasten host Janine Abbring (50): If someone still thinks I'm unsuitable, that won't change anymore
Pride: 10 queer exhibitions worth seeing
Theo (71) and Shane (24): ‘The most important thing I consciously learned is freedom of thought’
Ajax wins convincingly against Vojvodina in Serbia
Ajax defeated the Serbian club Vojvodina 1-4 in the second qualifying round of the Conference League in Novi Sad. Davy Klaassen, Steven Berghuis, Oscar Gloukh, and Mohamed Abdalla scored for the Dutch...
22 hours cramped on a plane is the future, but is it healthy?
Qantas is preparing to launch Project Sunrise, a non-stop 22-hour flight between London and the east coast of Australia. While a technological milestone, health experts warn that such long-duration fl...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (July 24-26)
This article provides a curated list of activities and events happening in Haarlem during the weekend of July 24-26. It aims to help residents and visitors enjoy their summer weekend with various loca...
Does children's hair grow back thicker after a haircut? Expert answers
Parents often wonder if a child's hair grows back thicker after their first haircut. This article examines the facts behind this common belief to determine if there is any truth to the claim.
Graziëlla Hunsel Rivero and Nicolas Aquaa have one message in De Zwoele Stad: Southeast is the place to be
The talk show De Zwoele Stad features guests Graziëlla Hunsel Rivero and Nicolas Aquaa discussing the cultural growth and vibrancy of Amsterdam Zuidoost. The program highlights the area's development...
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Ajax kicks off the new season in Serbia
Ajax officially begins its 2026-2027 season today with a UEFA Conference League second qualifying round match against FK Vojvodina in Serbia. This match marks the debut of new head coach Míchel Sánc...
Inner dikes near Durgerdam full of cracks: water board on patrol
Due to a persistent precipitation deficit, the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier is conducting extra inspections of peat dikes near Durgerdam to monitor drought-related cracks. While the curr...
Guests at Sandevoerde campsite refuse to give up, won't 'make way for the rich'
Long-term guests at Camping Sandevoerde in Zandvoort are continuing their legal battle against the campsite owner to prevent the site from being redeveloped into luxury chalets. Meanwhile, a similar c...
Race against time: will injured ultrarunner Rick recover in time for Spartathlon?
Ultrarunner Rick van der Burg is racing against time to recover from a severe ankle injury ahead of the Spartathlon in Greece this September. He is currently undergoing treatment and monitoring while ...
Ajax presents new away kit with bus on Elandsgracht: "The color suits me well"
Ajax has unveiled its new away kit with an event on the Elandsgracht in Amsterdam. The team will debut the new shirt during their match against the Serbian club FK Vojvodina.
Through public transport gates without scanning in the future? GVB conducts 'promising' trial
GVB has successfully tested a new hands-free check-in system for public transport fare gates using ultra-wideband technology at Amsterdam Central Station. The trial demonstrated that this method is ac...
Harry van Raam (1937-2026), owner of artist café De Gelaghkamer and Ramses Shaffy's second home, has died
Robbie Williams addresses incident: 'Not a peppermint, but a nicotine lozenge'
British singer Robbie Williams has clarified that the white object which fell out of his mouth during a recent German television interview was a nicotine tablet, not a mint. He addressed the incident ...
Oleksii (31) fights on the front lines in Ukraine and visits Amsterdam with his wife Antonia (30) during leave: It is nice to relax, but it is also bittersweet
You don't have to fit into one relationship: Linda de Munck on solo polyamory during WorldPride
Sex influencer Linda de Munck discusses solo polyamory during WorldPride, highlighting the importance of personal freedom and authenticity in relationships. She advocates for the right to shape one's ...