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12.02.2025

The Peace That Comes From Above

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 12.02.2025.

It displays 117 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.02.2025 โ‡ข The Peace That Comes From Above
โŒจThe morning began with environmental organization Milieudefensie appealing the Shell climate case verdict to the Supreme Court. Corporate news dominated early hours as Heineken's stock rose 12% while announcing a โ‚ฌ1.5 billion share buyback.

By afternoon, US Defense Secretary Hegseth's declaration that Ukraine must forfeit territory and abandon NATO aspirations marked a dramatic shift in Western support. The statement aligned with previous days' US steel tariffs and growing trans-Atlantic tensions.

Evening developments centered on Trump's sequential calls with Putin (90 minutes) and Zelensky (60 minutes), announcing immediate peace negotiations. This diplomatic initiative follows yesterday's Council of State tensions and builds on earlier signals of US policy shifts regarding Ukraine.

The PVV faced criticism for abandoning its rent-reduction promises, while Amsterdam confirmed keeping its waste energy company AEB after failed privatization attempts.
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NRC Handelsblad

De corridor des doods die Israรซl toch nog opgaf

Het Israรซlische leger trok zich afgelopen weekend terug uit de gevreesde Netzarim-corridor die Gaza in tweeรซn splitste. Duizenden ontheemde Palestijnen trokken weer vanuit het zuiden naar het noorden van Gaza. Wat gebeurde sinds 7 oktober 2023 rond de corridor?
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06:22 (05:22)โ‡ขNATO Awaits Pentagon's New Chief

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on NATO's anticipation of its first meeting with the new US Defense Secretary (NOS, Trouw), while economic concerns dominate with warnings of coffee shortages (AD) and predictions of sustained high gas prices affecting renters (Telegraaf). In Gaza, Israel's withdrawal from the Netzarim corridor allows Palestinian movement between north and south (NRC), while environmental organization Milieudefensie appeals Shell climate case verdict (RTL).
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Het Financieele Dagblad

Milieudefensie stapt naar Hoge Raad in klimaatzaak tegen Shell

Vorig jaar verloor de milieubeweging het hoger beroep in de eerste klimaatzaak ooit tegen een bedrijf. โ€˜Het Hof had genoeg aanknopingspunten om Shell te veroordelenโ€™, zegt Milieudefensie nu.
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Het Financieele Dagblad

Live: Heineken bijna 12% hoger, Randstad onderuit

Op het Damrak hebben ABN Amro, Randstad, Heineken en Ahold Delhaize hun resultaten gepubliceerd. Beleggers zullen in de middag letten op de nieuwste inflatiecijfers uit de Verenigde Staten.
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Vrouwelijke genitale verminking komt nog steeds voor in Nederland: โ€˜Nog nooit iemand veroordeeldโ€™

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09:32 (08:32)โ‡ขHeineken Soars As Randstad Sinks

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on corporate financial developments, with Heineken's stock rising 12% while Randstad faces losses (FD). Female genital mutilation continues in the Netherlands without any convictions (Metro). In Gaza, Israel's withdrawal from the Netzarim corridor enables Palestinian movement between north and south (NRC), while Musk defends his Trump policy role from the Oval Office (AD). The prosecution drops charges in NS conductor assault case (NOS).
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11:33 (10:33)โ‡ขHeineken Surges As Hotels Hunt Staff

โŒจThe newspapers report on major corporate developments, with Heineken's stock rising 12% while Ahold Delhaize and Randstad face losses (FD). Amsterdam hotels struggle with staff shortages, offering additional benefits to attract workers (Parool). The Council of State allows the cabinet to keep MH17 disaster preliminary information classified (RTL). EU analyst Wright advocates for more assertive European international law enforcement, similar to US practices (NRC).
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Meer studenten kiezen voor de pabo: goed nieuws voor het basisonderwijs

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NRC Handelsblad

Kruip-door-sluip-door in een woud van draden en gewichten

Kunnen we van artificial intelligentie nog terug naar onze organische intelligentie, vraagt choreograaf Amos Ben-Tal zich af. In een fascinerende installatie nemen drie dansers langzaam de controle weer over van de machine.
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13:48 (12:48)โ‡ขMinistry Breaks From Its Minister

โŒจThe newspapers report on asylum policy tensions, with the Ministry distancing itself from Minister Faber's positions (Telegraaf). Environmental actions intensify as Greenpeace targets law firm Loyens & Loeff over JBS meat company's stock listing plans (FD). Infrastructure challenges emerge with Binnenhof renovation delays extending beyond 2028 (NOS), while northern regions face snow disruptions (RTL).
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Defensieminister VS: Oekraรฏne moet bezet gebied opgeven, wordt geen NAVO-lid

De Krim en een deel van het door Rusland bezette grondgebied van Oekraรฏne zou, in dat geval, voorlopig in Russische handen blijven. De Amerikaanse Defensieminister Hegseth benadrukte woensdag verder dat president Trump de oorlog zo snel mogelijk langs diplomatieke weg wil beรซindigen.
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15:49 (14:49)โ‡ขPentagon Demands Ukraine's Surrender

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on US Defense Secretary's new position that Ukraine must forfeit occupied territories and abandon NATO membership aspirations (NOS, AD, NRC, RTL, Telegraaf). The American stance marks a significant shift in Western support for Ukraine, with Secretary Hegseth emphasizing Trump's preference for diplomatic resolution. Meanwhile, Amsterdam faces financial implications from failed AEB waste energy company sale (Parool).
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Metro

Nederlandse app Freequency helpt mensen met tinnitus: โ€˜Alsof het geluid naar de achtergrond verdwijntโ€™

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Klinisch psycholoog schijnt ander licht op verslaving: โ€˜In de mens zit van nature een kwetsbaarheid: dopamineโ€™

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18:13 (17:13)โ‡ขTrump Calls Putin For Peace

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's conversation with Putin regarding Ukraine peace negotiations (AD), coinciding with US Defense Secretary's position that Ukraine must forfeit territory and NATO aspirations (Telegraaf, RD). Dutch corporations oppose strong retaliation against US import tariffs (NOS), while data protection authorities warn about AI chatbots' dangerous responses to suicidal users (NRC).
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20:13 (19:13)โ‡ขTrump Dials For Peace

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's diplomatic activity regarding Ukraine, with consecutive calls to Putin (90 minutes) and Zelensky (60 minutes). Multiple sources indicate Trump announced immediate peace negotiations (NRC, RD, RTL, Volkskrant), while US Defense positions suggest Ukraine must surrender territory and abandon NATO aspirations (FD). The conversation with Zelensky reportedly ended with agreement on peace talks (AD).
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NRC Handelsblad

De Amerikaanse aanpak: Rusland krijgt veel, Oekraรฏne weinig

De uitspraken van president Trump en defensieminsiter Hegseth zijn duidelijk: de Amerikanen hebben er geen probleem mee de agressie van Rusland te belonen, en de verdediging van Europa is geen prioriteit meer voor de VS.
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