Netherlands

Adopted separately 40 years ago, friends for 30 years: Indian-origin women turn out to be blood sisters

August 13, 2026 2:23 pm

The two women met in 1996 at a gathering for adopted children. Although they knew nothing about each other’s biological families, they immediately felt an unusual connection.

At World Cup’s expanding, a power shift in football

July 01, 2026 7:00 am

Europe, with its cash-rich legacy leagues, seems to have helped – perhaps inadvertently -- footballers from around the world by giving them a platform. On a manic Monday night, some of its national teams failed to step up

Two European giants out, Paraguay, Morocco win in tense shootouts

July 01, 2026 6:06 am

There was barely an element of surprise in Morocco’s triumph as they are ranked above the Netherlands. Germany’s exit was a bigger shock.

The borrowed Moroccan sons who broke Holland's heart

June 30, 2026 11:57 am

Issa Diop's stoppage-time header and Ismael Saibari's winning penalty sent Morocco through, Saibari beating the country where he built his career.

Viral Dutch 'Hop' in Kansas City, involved teaching locals left, right in Dutch

June 26, 2026 7:38 pm

Set to the song Left-Right by Snollenbollekes, thousands of Dutch fans went hoppity hop on the grand boulevard

Netherlands have reached every WC R16 since 1974. Morocco intend to end that

June 26, 2026 9:12 am

Brobbey has been the revelation, Reijnders the engine, and the set piece lapses the concern. Morocco in Monterrey will test all three.

Dutch hero Brian Brobbey, who encountered a gangster and lived to tell the tale

June 21, 2026 5:01 am

Striker who scored a brace against Sweden, once survived a tryst with a criminal wanted for murder and drug-peddling and has found his true calling in front of goal

FIFA World Cup day 4 recap: Curacao lose history-making game; Dutch drop points

June 15, 2026 7:02 am

Curacao’s moment in global spotlight was ruined by German ruthlessness as the four-time champions scored seven goals past the smallest country to ever play in a World Cup game

Can Dutch Courage do what superstars couldn't?

June 15, 2026 1:06 pm

Koeman's unheralded squad arrives at the 2026 World Cup without stars, without baggage, and one inch from ending fifty years of hurt

What did Dutch PM Rob Jetten say on minority rights in India

May 18, 2026 5:12 pm

According to several Dutch newspapers, Rob Jetten told reporters that there were concerns among the Netherlands and other EU member states about “developments in India”.

The Netherlands opens world's first ADHD-friendly movie theatre

December 26, 2025 5:10 pm

By reducing the stress of traditional theater etiquette and minimising overstimulation, the initiative provides a comfortable space for families and people to enjoy the magic of the big screen.

Europe floods bring chaos and destruction—in pictures

July 17, 2021 5:35 pm

The devastation caused by the floods in Germany, Belgium, and other areas has left hundreds dead and thousands missing.

Netherlands: Solar powered bike unveiled in Eindhoven

August 21, 2017 5:54 pm