Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
The Sultry City: Sef and Tom van Kalmthout think language is just f*cking cool
The talk show 'De Zwoele Stad' is broadcasting from Amsterdamse Poort in Amsterdam, featuring various guests discussing topics like culture, music, and the city during a heatwave. The episode highligh...
Elderly care under pressure due to aging population: how Amsterdam can help them continue living at home
Swiss grounds two pilots for drinking before flight
Swiss International Air Lines has suspended two pilots after they were found to be under the influence of alcohol before a flight from Geneva earlier this year. The airline confirmed the disciplinary ...
After a life of dance and jokes, Barrie Stevens (82) reflects on who he is in a solo show: 'Maybe I shouldn't have spent ten years behind a jury table'
New sustainable icon on the Meuse: Rotterdam adds a rock formation
A new architectural project in Rotterdam will feature a structure resembling rock formations along the banks of the Meuse river. This sustainable site is designed to serve as a hub for inspiration, di...
Crowdfunding for burnt-down snack bar in De Baarsjes has already raised 20,000 euros: ‘Mahmoud is an icon’
WorldPride Amsterdam 2026: what you need to know about public transport and traffic in the city
Why customers are reacting so fiercely to a changed cheese roll at Albert Heijn: ‘It creates a feeling of loss of autonomy’
Supermarket chain Albert Heijn is reformulating its cheese pastry recipe following significant customer complaints about the change in taste. A consumer psychologist notes that such reactions often st...
Who stays at the Zeeburg city campsite? 'I don't want to be in a tent at 35 degrees'
Singer Tabitha suffers water damage in newly renovated home: Everything has to be redone
Singer Tabitha experienced significant water damage in her recently renovated home after returning to find it flooded. She expressed her frustration on Instagram, noting that the entire renovation wil...
Deutsche Bahn wants alcohol ban at German stations following incident with employee
The German railway operator Deutsche Bahn intends to implement an alcohol ban across its approximately 5,400 stations starting October 15. This decision follows recent security incidents and builds up...
Number of malfunction reports for bicycle conveyor belt at Central Station continues to rise
The number of malfunctions for the bicycle conveyor belt at Amsterdam Central Station has risen to 745 since January 2023, averaging nearly six per week. The municipality is currently negotiating a ne...
TikToker Marwa (33) gets thousands of young people reading: ‘I believe there is a genre for everyone’
Marwa Omari, a 33-year-old content creator from Amsterdam, is successfully encouraging young people to read more through her popular BookTok account. She aims to normalize reading in public and has re...
New season of B&B Vol liefde starts with half a million fewer viewers than usual
The sixth season of the Dutch television program B&B Vol liefde premiered with 908,000 viewers on Monday evening. This figure represents a significant decline, drawing nearly half a million fewer view...
Best to leave blisters alone: First aid expert on when it is okay to pop them
As the Nijmegen Four Days Marches begins, a Red Cross expert advises that blisters should generally be left to heal on their own. While hikers are encouraged to avoid self-treatment, the expert explai...
Tour of Haarlem by historic museum bus
The NZH Transport Museum in Haarlem is organizing a tour using a historic museum bus on Saturday, July 25. The bus will depart from the museum located at A. Hofmanweg 35 at 2:00 PM.
Scooter rear-ends car and comes to a miraculous stop
A delivery driver sustained minor knee injuries after crashing their scooter into the back of a car at a red light on the Johan van Hasseltweg in Amsterdam yesterday evening. Although the scooter rema...
Matt Damon had female stunt double in The Odyssey: 'Most impressive arms'
Actor Matt Damon revealed in the podcast Happy Sad Confused that he used a female stunt double for filming certain scenes in The Odyssey. He noted that the stunt performer was required for a specific ...
Caroline, a sun-kissed woman from Rotterdam who shares her Spanish home with three dogs and several air fryers, gets a visit from Arie
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (July 13 - July 20)
Road construction is occurring in multiple areas of Haarlem, including Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest, from July 13 to July 20. Drivers should expect partial closures throughout the city center and...
At Arte Vanillia ice cream parlor in the West, you also get a lesson in ‘fat’ Bologna: ‘It’s all about the mouthfeel’
Former hotel on Sarphatistraat gives people the creeps with dolls: "Bet it's haunted"
A former hotel located on the Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam has become a local curiosity due to dolls displayed in its windows, which passersby describe as spooky or mysterious. The 28-room property, cu...
Schalkwijk center is being built up, but will there still be room for the community center?
Club Schalkwijk, a community center in the center of Schalkwijk, provides a vital meeting place for local residents as the area undergoes large-scale redevelopment. While the center has proven popular...
Zuidas residential tower residents demand restaurant La Mesa stop open-fire grilling
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Ayrton (22) pays 883 euros for his student room with a filthy shared kitchen: ‘I sometimes ask myself: is this living or surviving?’
Robbie Williams denies wiping cocaine on his head: 'It was a mint'
British singer Robbie Williams has denied allegations that he wiped cocaine onto his microphone during a performance on German television following the World Cup final. Williams clarified that the whi...
Amber Kortzorg expecting first child
BNNVARA presenter Amber Kortzorg announced on Instagram that she and her partner Sven are expecting their first child, a boy, in November.
Circuit Zandvoort closed off, gates to remain shut to curious onlookers in coming weeks
Circuit Zandvoort has been closed to the public to allow for preparations for the upcoming Formula 1 race scheduled for August 23. Only authorized suppliers and event staff are permitted to enter the ...