Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Juliana van Stolberg school undergoing major renovation: part of the roof removed
The Juliana van Stolberg School in Castricum is currently undergoing extensive renovations, which include the removal of a significant portion of its roof. The construction site currently features a l...
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Setting up Bevrijdingspop under a clear blue sky
Preparations for the Bevrijdingspop festival are currently underway as workers set up stages under clear blue skies. The event is a popular music and freedom celebration held annually on Liberation Da...
A look inside Vishandel Tel in IJmuiden: ‘Certain fish species you should just stay away from’
The article provides a look inside Vishandel Tel, a clean and fresh fishmonger located in the harbor of IJmuiden. It contrasts the shop's interior with the gloomy appearance of the surrounding port ar...
No, it’s not that nobody wants to row with Roos de Jong anymore; Haarlem athlete switches to skiff before focus returns to home World Championships
Haarlem-based rower Roos de Jong will compete in the skiff category at the upcoming World Cup in Seville before returning to the double sculls. Her main objective for the season is the World Champions...
World of Dinos at former Casino Zandvoort for next two years. ‘Learn what life was like more than two hundred million years ago’
The 'World of Dinos' interactive exhibition has opened in the former Casino in Zandvoort, where it will remain for the next two years. The educational display features detailed, life-size models of pr...
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Petrol more expensive than ever: over 2.60 euros per liter
The national recommended price for a liter of Euro95 gasoline in the Netherlands has reached a record high, exceeding 2.60 euros for the first time. According to the consumer collective UnitedConsumer...
Take a tour during National Mill Day 2026 in Uitgeest and Akersloot; sails will turn if there is enough wind
Several historic mills in Uitgeest and Akersloot, including De Kat and De Oude Knegt, will be open to the public for National Mill Day 2026. Visitors can tour the various sites and observe the sails i...
Mascha has ME, but hardly anyone knows what it is: "In bed all day, it makes you desperate"
An exhibition at Treehouse on the NDSM-terrein in Amsterdam showcases the work of artists living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) to raise awareness about the chronic systemic disease. Participants...
Part of Hagelingerweg in Santpoort-Noord closed May 4 for paving
A section of Hagelingerweg in Santpoort-Noord will be closed for resurfacing on Monday, May 4. The road will be inaccessible between Dekamarkt and café De Wildeman from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM while a new...
Amsterdammers on the run in new season of Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted
The new season of the reality series 'Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted' features celebrities attempting to evade capture across the Netherlands. This season's participants include residents from Amsterda...
Toddler pools to reopen
Toddler pools in Amsterdam are reopening for the warm weather, offering a place for children to play in the water. These public pools provide an alternative for families who do not have gardens or pri...
Buses replace trains between Uitgeest and Beverwijk due to engineering works
ProRail will conduct track maintenance near Beverwijk and Heemskerk from May 7 to May 12, suspending train services between Uitgeest and Beverwijk. NS will provide replacement buses to accommodate tra...
Why birds fly into windows and how to prevent it: ‘It is almost always fatal’
Timo Roeke from Vogelbescherming Nederland explains why birds frequently collide with glass windows and provides advice on how to prevent these often-fatal accidents. The guidance aims to help homeown...
More and more children unable to cycle: ‘Taking road safety test unsafe for some’
Traffic organizations in the Netherlands are warning about a significant decline in cycling proficiency among children. Experts state that some children's skills have become so poor that it is no long...
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Paul Reinders from Driehuis gives WWII tours in the dunes: I was amazed by the scale of all those bunkers
Paul Reinders, a volunteer ranger and museum worker from Driehuis, leads guided tours in the coastal dunes to highlight the history of World War II bunkers. Inspired by his parents' stories, Reinders ...
Shorts or umbrella? This is the Haarlem weather forecast for May
Meteorologist Berend van Straaten from weeronline.nl provides the weather outlook for Haarlem for the month of May. The forecast helps residents determine whether to expect warm sunshine or rainy cond...
Jennifer Hoffman (45) changed doctors due to judgment over her pregnancy
Dutch actress Jennifer Hoffman, 45, switched doctors during her second pregnancy after encountering judgmental comments about her age from her previous physician. Hoffman noted that she has faced vari...
Daily life slightly more expensive again: Middle East war hits our wallets
Inflation in the Netherlands rose slightly to 2.8 percent in April, up from 2.7 percent in March, according to preliminary data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase affects the cost of dail...
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Toos & Henk - April 30
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The series is published every week from Monday to Saturday.
Cameras effective after arson and attacks on first responders: "I can sleep again"
Residents in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeer neighborhood report a decrease in nightly disturbances following the installation of surveillance cameras at Breedveld. The measure was implemented after weeks ...
Help, my grapevine isn’t doing well. Farmer Tom: ‘Age can play a role’
Boer Tom addresses a concern from a reader in Bennebroek whose grape plant has been failing for five years despite various interventions. He notes that the plant's age, currently fifteen years, could ...
Number of over-85s in Haarlem to nearly double — are there enough adapted homes?
The number of households in Haarlem with at least one person aged 85 or older is projected to nearly double from 2,500 to 4,700 by the year 2040. While this aging trend is less severe than in similar ...
Park Schoonenberg in Velsen-Zuid to expand after removal of football pitches; housing to be built in the park
The removal of football fields at Waterloo in Driehuis will facilitate the construction of 60 new homes and the expansion of Park Schoonenberg in Velsen-Zuid. This project aims to increase housing ava...
Long queue in Castricum and public urinators caught in Heemskerk. King's Day passed quietly in the region
King's Day 2026 passed peacefully in the region, with significant crowds in Castricum leading to a "one in, one out" policy at Dorpsplein. In Heemskerk, local authorities reported a few instances of p...
Ray van den Berg Hair & Hairpieces celebrates 60 years: 'We are more than just a hair salon'
Ray van den Berg Kappers & Haarwerken is celebrating its 60th anniversary on May 5. The family-owned salon, which Ray first helped reopen as a child in 1976, is now managed by him and his wife Laura.
