Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tennis Club Uitgeest: ‘padel is off the table.’ Residents skeptical due to appeal by municipality and TCU
Tennisclub Uitgeest (TCU) has reportedly ceased its padel activities following a long-running dispute with local residents over the sport's impact. Despite this announcement, neighbors remain skeptica...
Gerard Joling incident reignites debate over throwing beer at artists
A scuffle involving singer Gerard Joling after he had a beer thrown at him on Friday night has reignited a public debate regarding the safety of performers. The incident has prompted online discussion...
Dangerous substances found in products promising a better sex life
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has issued a warning after discovering dangerous substances in products marketed to enhance sexual performance. These substances pose ...
Amsterdam clears path for shared cargo bikes as city lifts restrictions
'Only that wave wall... It wasn't necessary.' Visitors to Castricum aan Zee mostly positive about revamped beach entrance
Visitors at Castricum aan Zee have generally responded positively to the newly renovated beach entrance, praising its spacious and tidy design. While the new 'wave wall' has received mixed reviews, so...
Het Parool is looking for fans of Curaçao, Jordan and other countries going to the World Cup for the first time
Starting life again after cancer? Paul (41) knows how hard it is: ‘You think you can just pick up where you left off’
Paul Rhebergen, who survived acute leukemia diagnosed at age 22, highlights the significant challenges cancer survivors face when trying to reintegrate into normal life. Now 41, he uses his experience...
King's Night in Amsterdam: the places to be!
King's Night celebrations in Amsterdam feature numerous events on Sunday, April 26, catering to the holiday's high popularity. The article provides a curated list of activities for those planning to a...
Trendwatcher Vincent Everts test drives (almost) self-driving Tesla: ‘It was a delightful drive’
NVWA: dangerous substances in several libido-enhancing products
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has issued a warning regarding five libido-enhancing products found to contain dangerous substances. The affected brands include LibiF...
New ‘skinny bike’ with thinner tires on the rise: ‘Our first batch sold out immediately’
Online gambling market shrinks due to stricter rules, but illegal gambling rises
The Dutch online gambling market has seen a decline in revenue following the implementation of stricter play limits, according to the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa). While legal gambling activit...
Numerology: The Birth Number
Numerology offers a way for individuals to gain self-knowledge through various calculations, such as the birth number. This specific number is used to provide insights into a person's personality trai...
Overtoomse Sluis Bridge closed again for over a week
The Overtoomse Sluis bridge in Amsterdam will be closed to cars and trams from April 24 to May 4 to facilitate the transport of a bridge section for the A10 South expansion. While pedestrians and cycl...
Vanished: the breakaway athletics club Atmodes fell into decline in the 1970s
Atmodes was a women-only athletics club based in Haarlem that declined and eventually disappeared in the 1970s. This retrospective article profiles the defunct organization as part of a series on loca...
Amy Winehouse's father loses lawsuit over auction of her clothes
Mitch Winehouse, the father of the late singer Amy Winehouse, has lost a lawsuit against two of his daughter's friends concerning the auctioning of her personal belongings. The High Court ruled agains...
Michiel de Ruijter Tunnel closed, traffic jams in the area
The Michiel de Ruijter Tunnel near Amsterdam Central Station is closed in both directions due to a camera system failure, causing significant traffic congestion on surrounding streets. Traffic control...
Bike parking, toilets and more: 5 essential tips for King's Day in Haarlem
The article provides essential practical tips for visitors planning to celebrate King's Day in Haarlem on April 27. It covers logistical information such as bicycle parking and public facilities to he...
Fire during home renovation in Haarlem
A fire broke out during renovation work at a house on Westerhoutstraat in Haarlem on Monday afternoon around 1:20 PM. The fire department arrived quickly at the scene to address the situation.
Loader launches off truck, driver miraculously unharmed
A loader truck driver escaped serious injury after accidentally driving onto a stationary low-loader and flipping onto another vehicle on the A44 near Abbenes. The accident occurred during nighttime r...
Repair of Leidsevaart quay begins April 28
Restoration work on the quay wall at the Prins Hendrikbrug over the Leidsevaart in Haarlem is scheduled to begin on April 28. The project will result in temporary closures for both motorized road traf...
Morrissey to perform in Tilburg in December
British singer Morrissey will perform an exclusive concert in the Netherlands on December 28. The show is scheduled to take place at the 013 venue in Tilburg.
EU unveils plans to tackle energy crisis including remote work and efficient driving
The European Union is proposing measures such as remote work and fuel-efficient driving to address the current energy crisis. According to internal documents, the plans also involve coordinating aviat...
New start for beach pavilion Deining in Castricum aan Zee: ‘Everyone is super excited’
Strandpaviljoen Deining in Castricum aan Zee has reopened following an extensive six-month renovation. Owner Sharon Groot has taken over the business from her father, introducing a new interior and me...
Radio DJ Lisanne Bronkhorst gives birth to first child: 'All clichés are true'
Radio-dj Lisanne Bronkhorst and her partner Yannick have welcomed their first child, a son named Benjamin. Bronkhorst shared the news on Radio Veronica, remarking that the experience of motherhood mak...
The World Cup in this traditional Dutch sport aims to put the Netherlands on the map next year
The Korfball World Cup will be hosted across twelve locations in the Netherlands next year, marking the first time the country has held the event since 2003. The national korfball association aims to ...
Foundation De Vrolijkheid wants children in asylum centers to be more than their refugee story: ‘They should also just be able to dream, or be in love’
Beats & Bulbs matures: Hillegom’s liberation festival marks its fourth edition
The fourth edition of the Beats & Bulbs liberation festival will take place on Saturday, May 2, in Hillegom's Van Nispenpark. The event aims to bring a fresh perspective to the village center as the f...
The talking banana on your screen isn't just guilty of cheating
Journalist Senna Brammer explores the viral trend of 'Fruit Love Island,' which uses AI to create videos of talking fruits involved in relationship drama. The article examines this phenomenon as a ref...
'Discover Spaarnwoude Park' showcases recreation area in all its glory: from art collections to model trains and paddleboarding
The 'Ontdek Spaarnwoude Park' event celebrated the start of the recreation season in the green space situated between Amsterdam, Hoofddorp, and Velsen-Zuid. Various local businesses, clubs, and organi...