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Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Why hasn't this gone viral yet? Joeri’s videos are works of art
Joeri Veul, a 30-year-old from Amsterdam, transitioned from BMX racing to creating artistic cookbooks and stop-motion videos after suffering a brain hemorrhage. His detailed production process involve...
Heemskerk food bank distribution point moves to Baptist Church
The food bank distribution point in Heemskerk is relocating to the Baptistenkerk after 20 years at the Mariakerk. The new site on Maerten van Heemskerckstraat was secured quickly after the church offe...
Peregrine falcon chicks in Rijksmuseum bell tower after years
Two peregrine falcon chicks hatched in the clock tower of Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum on Friday, marking the first successful birth at the site since 2022. The species, which was once nearly extinct in th...
These foosball pros gave Amsterdammers a hard time at the flea market
During the King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district, professional table football players challenged visitors at the local free market. The annual event featured various musical ...
'A dead pigeon!': volunteers clean up after King's Day with a clean-up rave
Video: How Amsterdam celebrated King's Day 2026
Amsterdam celebrated King's Day 2026 with orange decorations and crowded streets throughout the city. The festivities featured traditional flea markets with a variety of creative acts and stalls for v...
Dutch Railways warns of dirty trains due to King's Day
The Dutch railway operator NS has removed seven train sets from service due to excessive dirt left behind by King's Day revelers. The company warned that passengers may experience service disruptions ...
Liberation Day 2026: things to do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam will celebrate Liberation Day on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with a variety of events including festivals and freedom meals. These activities provide residents and visitors multiple ways to commem...
Person kicked off bicycle by underage boy in Nieuw-Vennep park
A person was injured on Monday afternoon after being kicked off their bicycle by a minor boy in a park in Nieuw-Vennep. Local police are currently searching for the suspect involved in the confrontati...
King's Day in major cities passes without major incidents
King's Day celebrations across major Dutch cities passed without any significant incidents, according to local authorities. While exact visitor numbers were not provided, municipalities reported a bus...
Celebrating and commemorating on May 4 and 5
Haarlem will mark Remembrance Day on May 4 with ceremonies at several local monuments, including a central service at St. Bavokerk and a silent march to the Dreef. On May 5, the city celebrates Libera...
Investigation into trees in Haarlemmerhout and Frederikspark
The City of Haarlem is conducting a study into the health and future of approximately 1,000 trees within the Haarlemmerhout and Frederikspark. Independent specialists will assess tree conditions and s...
Lizzo announces third studio album Bitch: 'Wants to reclaim the word'
Lizzo has announced her third studio album, titled Bitch, which is scheduled for release on June 5. The singer aims to reclaim the title word through the project, with the title track set to debut on ...
Jurian has a mushroom lab in a basement: They are very special little creatures
Microbiologist Jurian Wijnheijmer has established a mushroom laboratory in an Amsterdam basement to cultivate various species and share knowledge about fungi. The facility supplies fresh mushrooms to ...
Rescuers try to pull humpback whale Timmy away with ropes
German rescue workers have launched a new attempt to free a humpback whale named Timmy, who has been stranded in shallow water for weeks. Rescuers have attached ropes and a harness to the whale, but t...
A full month without social media: this is what it gets you
Many people in the Netherlands are participating in 'Social-free May' by taking a month-long break from platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Psychologist Thijs Launspach supports the initiative, highl...
City of Amsterdam: King's Day quieter than last year
King's Day in Amsterdam was quieter and less crowded than the previous year, according to the city municipality. Mayor Femke Halsema's safety measures are credited with ensuring a more orderly celebra...
King's Day photos and videos cause major data traffic spike
Mobile data traffic across the Netherlands saw a significant increase on King's Day compared to the previous year, according to telecom provider KPN. The surge was driven by users sharing photos and v...
Erykah Badu surprises with unannounced King's Day performance in Westerpark
Neo-soul singer Erykah Badu delivered a surprise performance at Amsterdam's Westerpark during King's Day celebrations. She appeared during a DJ set by producer The Alchemist outside the nightclub Radi...
Photos! How Haarlem celebrates King's Day 2026
Haarlem celebrated King's Day 2026 with festive street markets, music, and social gatherings throughout the city. Residents and visitors marked the national holiday by participating in traditional act...
G53 G53… O64 O64… B18 B18… N40 N40 BINGO! Applause erupts in the village hall
Monica Knossenburg hosted a bingo event at a local village hall, reading out combinations generated by an electronic Wingo machine. The game concluded with applause from the participants as the winnin...
Amsterdam has already collected 3,540 cubic meters of waste after King's Day
Cleaning workers in Amsterdam have collected 3,540 cubic meters of waste following King's Day celebrations, a slight increase compared to the previous year. To restore cleanliness to the capital, the ...
Members of Quilt Club 'Out of the Box' exhibit best works at 't Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord: 'We all have our own style'
Members of the 'Out of the Box' quilt club are exhibiting their artistic textile works at 't Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord during the month of May. The exhibition features a variety of unique style...
The Foundling Podcast: DNA breakthrough in Lieve's search
Lieve, a foundling, achieved a breakthrough in the search for her biological family after a DNA test confirmed her Moroccan heritage and provided a match with a distant relative. Assisted by a private...
Hollandse Duinen officially becomes a national park
The Hollandse Duinen area along the South Holland coast has been officially designated as the 22nd national park in the Netherlands. Minister Jaimi van Essen announced the new status for the coastal r...
Sun-drenched days ahead: temperatures to reach 25 degrees
Weather forecaster Weeronline predicts sunny days ahead with rising temperatures. Later in the week, temperatures are expected to reach summer-like highs of up to 25 degrees Celsius.
He slept on night trains for 3 years, now German Lasse is a conductor: ‘Dream job’
Lasse Stolley, a young German who spent three years living on night trains while traveling across Germany, has transitioned into his dream career as a train conductor. After gaining recognition as a f...
Summer weather on the way: Friday warmer than 20 degrees
Summer-like weather is expected in the Netherlands this week, with temperatures in Amsterdam reaching approximately 23 degrees on Friday. Warm, dry air from Germany will drive the temperature increase...
Price difference between organic and non-organic food has increased again
The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) reports that the price gap between organic and non-organic food products in supermarkets has increased again. This trend reverses a previous period whe...
