Amsterdam

Ajax hit 'historic' low after defeat to amateur club

Four-time European champions Ajax have "reached an historic low" following its shock 3-2 cup defeat at the hands of an amateur club, capping a horror season for the once-mighty Amsterdam powerhouse, pundits and fans said on Friday.

2 hurt in Amsterdam station stabbing, attacker shot by police

Two people are stabbed at Amsterdam's busy Central Station before the alleged attacker is shot and wounded, Dutch police say.

Traore brace puts Ajax on course for Europa final

Ajax Amsterdam produced a performance worthy of the club's illustrious past when they crushed Olympique Lyonnais 4-1 on Wednesday to move to the brink of their first European final since 1996.

Amsterdam Arena to be named after Cruyff

Amsterdam Arena is to be renamed after late Dutch great Johan Cruyff, according to a statement on the stadium's official website.

Football: Van Gaal ends coaching career after family tragedy

Former Manchester United and Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has ended his coaching career following a family tragedy, Dutch media reported on Tuesday.

People with anxiety may be hard-wired to see world differently

People with anxiety may not be able to distinguish between neutral and threatening stimuli as well as individuals without this mental health condition, a small study suggests.

Amsterdam rolls out red carpet for PM

A red carpet is rolled out as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrives in Amsterdam amid a rousing reception on a three-day official visit to the Netherlands at the invitation of her Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte.

PM leaves for Amsterdam

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves Dhaka for Amsterdam on a three-day official visit to the Netherlands at the invitation of her Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte.

Dark days for Dutch as Euro hopes slump

The Netherlands, who were within a penalty shootout victory of reaching the 2014 World Cup final, now stand on the brink of missing the European Championships for the first time since 1984.

June 28, 2015
June 28, 2015

MH17: Memorial service to be held to mark anniversary of tragedy

A memorial service will be held to mark the one-year anniversary of the MH17 tragedy, says Malaysian Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

June 15, 2015
June 15, 2015

Gravity-defying 3D printer to print bridge over water in Amsterdam

A 3D printer that can print "cables" of material in any orientation is set to 3D print a steel bridge over a canal in Amsterdam.

March 17, 2015
March 17, 2015

City breaks: 5 European destinations trending in 2015

Here are five European city break destinations that are gaining favor with tourists in 2015.

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