Kingdom of the Netherlands
transcontinental sovereign state and constitutional monarchy
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- Jul 29
AEK Athens falls 2-1 to Samsunspor in fifth pre-season friendly, Lovro Majer makes unofficial debut
AEK Athens fell to a 2-1 defeat against Turkish side Samsunspor in the fifth match of their pre-season tour in the Netherlands on Wednesday. The match marked the unofficial debut of new signing Lovro Majer, who entered the fray just hours after his transfer was finalized.
- Jul 8
Olympiacos beats Raków 2-1 in pre-season friendly as Fortounis returns with a goal
Kostas Fortounis marked his unofficial return after two years with a stunning free kick, and Roman Yaremchuk scored a stoppage-time winner as Olympiacos came from behind to beat Polish side Raków Częstochowa 2-1 in their first pre-season friendly in the Netherlands.
- Jun 15
Wim T. Schippers, Dutch absurdist artist and voice of Ernie, dies at 83
Dutch artist, television maker, and the voice of Ernie in Sesamstraat, Wim T. Schippers, died on 10 June 2026 at the age of 83, his foundation announced.
