Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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 ...
Dining on platform 2b again in September and October: pop-up restaurant opens at Amsterdam Central
Amsterdam to take action against festival organizer Sona; D66, Volt, and VVD raise questions over hard liquor and cash-paid VIP tables
A walk through Amsterdam with an analog camera can lead to a connection: A shared hobby breaks the ice
Øeb (58) has a bar in his living room and crates full of vinyl: ‘You can only come here by invitation’
Sophie from Rotterdam wins Scorito World Cup pool: 'I don't actually know anything about football'
Sophie Kronenburg, a 28-year-old woman, unexpectedly won the Scorito World Cup betting pool by outperforming thousands of other participants. Despite claiming to have little knowledge of football, she...
Jessie J and partner split up: We will continue to raise our son together
Singer Jessie J has announced on Instagram that she and basketball player Chanan Colman have ended their relationship. The former couple stated that they remain committed to co-parenting their son tog...
Melanie C married last weekend in dress designed by Victoria Beckham
Spice Girls singer Melanie C married her partner Chris Dingwall this past weekend in the Lake District, United Kingdom. The bride wore a wedding dress designed by her bandmate Victoria Beckham.
WorldPride Amsterdam 2026: what you need to know about public transport and traffic
Amsterdam will host WorldPride from July 25 to August 8, 2026, featuring a Canal Parade on August 1. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel carefully as the event will lead to signifi...
700m2 painting on Museumplein basketball court: "Place of protest and opinions"
Artist Munir de Vries is creating a 700-square-meter mural on a basketball court at Amsterdam's Museumplein, incorporating themes of resilience and the area's colonial history. The project was chosen ...
Do you also find networking events awkward? A psychologist shares what helps
Psychologist Thijs Launspach shares practical advice on how to overcome feelings of awkwardness and social anxiety during professional networking events. The tips are aimed at helping individuals bett...
These are the eight new participants of B&B Vol liefde
RTL has launched a new season of the dating show B&B Vol liefde, featuring eight new participants. Episodes of the series will air four times a week throughout the summer.
BZV's Roel and Simone welcome son: 'Received first wooden clogs'
Roel and Simone, who appeared on the latest season of the Dutch show Boer zoekt Vrouw, have welcomed their son, Rein, born via cesarean section on July 6. The couple expressed their joy, with Roel sta...
Amare (31) has a swollen lip and a black eye: 'I didn't fall, doctor'
A 31-year-old woman named Galdani sought medical attention for injuries that she later revealed were caused by her husband. Despite the severity of the abuse, she was initially afraid to report the in...
Pedal to the metal! Pay the least at this gas station in Haarlem
Fuel prices in the Netherlands remain high, with an average cost of 2.232 euros per liter for Euro95 gasoline. A recent study by Independer highlights that these prices fluctuate daily and vary signif...
Spanish fans celebrate as country dethrones reigning world champion
Spain secured its second World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a tense final decided by an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres. Hundreds of enthusiastic fans gathered in Amsterdam to watch t...
Timed: The World Cup final halftime lasted 27 minutes and 23 seconds
Users bus or not: Oosterparkbuurt has actually been experiencing nuisance from drug users for years
Residents of the Oosterparkbuurt neighborhood in Amsterdam report long-standing nuisance from drug users, citing issues like public urination, noise, and intimidation. Many residents believe the situa...
With the artwork Light Echo you travel through the tunnel to the rhythm of the city
Muna is now in the World Fashion Centre: 'When there was no thrift store nearby, you saw so much stuff ending up on the street'
Incomprehensible, after the commotion surrounding Lisa’s death: cyclists complain about quiet and remote detour route between Arena area and Amsterdam
Here in Amsterdam you can eat oysters for less than 2.50 euros
Spanish and Argentine fans in Amsterdam prepare for World Cup final: ‘If there is one country that doesn't get rattled, it’s us’
Heatwaves hardly lead to staff absenteeism
Despite warnings from unions regarding the health risks of working in high temperatures, employees in sectors such as construction and hospitality are largely unaffected by heatwaves. Most employers h...
Tens of thousands of Magic card game fans at the RAI: It is a bit nerdy
The international MagicCon festival is taking place this weekend at the RAI in Amsterdam, drawing approximately 20,000 Magic: The Gathering fans from around the world. The event features intense card ...
Weesp now has a Pride boat parade too: "I used to feel like the only gay in the village"
The town of Weesp celebrated its first Pride boat parade, featuring a small procession of boats to promote visibility and acceptance. Organizers from the Rainbow Weesp foundation held the event to ali...
The 1975 frontman Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel
Matty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975, has married model Gabbriette Bechtel. Representatives for the couple confirmed the news following the circulation of wedding photos and videos on social media...
Madonna and Justin Bieber fight for a moment in eleven-minute World Cup show
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will feature an eleven-minute musical performance by artists including Madonna and Shakira. This show is scheduled to interrupt the match for 25 minutes...
