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25.02.2025

Day Raw Earth Changed Hands

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 25.02.2025.

It displays 112 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.02.2025 โ‡ข Day Raw Earth Changed Hands
โŒจMorning coverage focused on Poland's deployment of fighter jets against Russian attacks, while a UN Security Council resolution passed without naming Russia. Unilever's unexpected CEO replacement dominated business news.

By afternoon, American plans to impose harbor fees on Chinese vessels emerged as maritime sector news, while healthcare provider CZ faced increased supervision. The death of two businessmen in Sluiskil tunnel accident received attention.

Evening brought breakthrough reporting on Ukraine-US agreement regarding rare earth materials, marking significant shift from previous days' speculation about Trump's interest in Ukrainian resources. The deal's emergence followed days of diplomatic maneuvering, including Trump-Macron discussions and Putin's hint at European participation in talks.

Legal professionals issued warnings about threats to judicial independence, citing inadequate funding and increasing political pressure.
25.02.2025
00:34
01:29
De politie heeft een landelijk vuurwerkverbod nodig om de toename van explosies te kunnen stoppen. Dat vertellen drie politiechefs aan NRC. Uit een analyse van Telegramgroepen waarin illegaal vuurwerk wordt verhandeld, blijkt dat dag in dag uit โ€“ door het hele land โ€“ wordt gehandeld in dit soort potentiรซle bommen.
01:29 (00:29 in your timezone)
03:08
06:25
06:32
07:36
Metro

Vaker fraude via Booking.com, dit is de gemiddelde schade per persoon

07:36 (06:36 in your timezone)
08:07
08:19

08:20 (07:20)โ‡ขCobras Threaten Dutch Streets

โŒจThe newspapers report on ongoing security concerns regarding firework explosives, with police chiefs calling for a national ban as neighborhoods face repeated threats from 'Cobra' type explosives (NRC, Volkskrant). A UN Security Council resolution on Ukraine passed without naming Russia as aggressor, while Russia used its veto power on American amendments (NOS, RTL). Housing policy debates intensify as major investors warn against changes to rental laws that could impact new construction (FD).
08:39
09:03
09:27
Metro

De drie belastingschijven in Nederland, uitgelegd (en wie juist nรญet profiteert van de lagere schijf)

09:27 (08:27 in your timezone)
09:52
De politie heeft een landelijk vuurwerkverbod nodig om de toename van explosies te kunnen stoppen. Dat vertellen drie politiechefs aan NRC. Uit een analyse van Telegramgroepen waarin illegaal vuurwerk wordt verhandeld, blijkt dat dag in dag uit โ€“ door het hele land โ€“ wordt gehandeld in dit soort potentiรซle bommen.
09:52 (08:52 in your timezone)
10:16
10:25
Metro

De drie belastingschijven in Nederland, uitgelegd (en wie juist nรญet profiteert van veranderde regels)

10:25 (09:25 in your timezone)
10:25
10:33
10:33
De zorg voor mensen met een verstandelijke beperking en een gedragsstoornis is afgelopen decennia sterk verbeterd. Er wordt alleen verlies op gemaakt door instellingen, omdat verzekeraars ontoereikend vergoeden. โ€žIn de sector is de bodem bereikt.โ€
10:33 (09:33 in your timezone)
10:33
10:33

10:35 (09:35)โ‡ขPoland Jets Enter Ukraine Equation

โŒจThe newspapers report on Ukraine developments, with Poland deploying fighter jets against Russian attacks (NOS), a UN Security Council resolution passing without criticism of Russia (AD), and Putin suggesting European participation in talks while dismissing Zelensky (Telegraaf). Corporate news focuses on Unilever's unexpected CEO change as Schumacher departs after less than two years (FD). Housing issues persist with a Amsterdam rental price being slashed from โ‚ฌ1850 to โ‚ฌ633 by housing commission (Parool).
10:42
10:49
10:58
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11:06
11:23
11:32

11:55 (10:55)โ‡ขRiyadh's Ukraine Summit Splits West

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Ukraine peace talks in Riyadh between Russia and US (NRC), with Putin indicating European participation while Macron and Trump discuss divergent approaches (RD, Telegraaf). Legal system concerns emerge as judges, lawyers and prosecutors warn of increasing pressure on rule of law (NOS). Corporate news focuses on Unilever's unexpected CEO change as Schumacher departs, replaced by CFO Fernandez (FD).
12:06
12:06
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13:28
Metro

Doden verkeersongeluk Sluiskiltunnel zijn mannen van 29 en 39

13:28 (12:28 in your timezone)
13:28
13:44

14:19 (13:19)โ‡ขDutch Kush Trade Exposed

โŒจThe newspapers report on Netherlands' role as major supplier of dangerous 'kush' drug (AD), while covering developments in Ukraine, where Trump's interest in rare earth metals is discussed (Volkskrant). Military capacity concerns emerge as reports indicate European NATO's dependence on US resources for crucial military capabilities (NRC). Corporate news focuses on Unilever's leadership change as CEO Schumacher departs (FD).
14:57
15:05
15:05
15:13
15:39
Door het torenhoge collegegeld op Amerikaanse elite-universiteiten kijken steeds meer gezinnen naar goedkopere alternatieven in het buitenland. Europa biedt universiteiten van hoog niveau die nog betaalbaar zijn.
15:39 (14:39 in your timezone)
15:39
15:48
16:05
16:13
16:46

16:47 (15:47)โ‡ขUS Harbor Fees Rattle Maritime Trade

โŒจThe newspapers report on American plans to impose hefty harbor fees on Chinese ships, potentially reaching $1.5m per docking (FD), while a fatal tunnel accident in Sluiskil claims two businessmen (AD, Metro). Corporate developments focus on Unilever's unexpected CEO departure, with Schumacher reportedly unwilling to step down (NRC). Healthcare provider CZ faces increased supervision for failing care obligations (NOS).
17:18
17:26
17:26
Metro

In deze provincie gaat het gebeuren: gratis ov voor minima

17:26 (16:26 in your timezone)
17:59
18:07
18:15
18:45
18:53
Samen met het Openbaar Ministerie en de advocatuur slaakt Bart van Meegen, de Amsterdamse rechtbankpresident, een noodkreet: het evenwicht tussen de rechtsprekende, wetgevende en uitvoerende macht is verstoord. Signalen alom โ€“ van gebrekkige financiering, kritiek van politici op rechters en burgers die op sociale media tekeergaan.
18:53 (17:53 in your timezone)
19:09
19:25

19:27 (18:27)โ‡ขEurope's Taboos Crumble Against Russia

โŒจThe newspapers report on shifting European dynamics regarding Russia, with traditional taboos on military spending and weapons facing reconsideration as Europe contemplates standing alone (NOS). Trump's negotiation skills are questioned (AD) while Macron's diplomatic efforts show modest progress (Volkskrant, Trouw). Legal professionals issue urgent warning about threats to judicial independence, citing inadequate funding and increasing political pressure (NRC).
20:28
20:59
20:59
21:07
21:11
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21:21 (20:21)โ‡ขUkraine Yields on Raw Materials

โŒจThe newspapers report on Ukraine agreeing to a raw materials deal with the US (AD, NOS, Trouw, FT), though some Ukrainian voices express criticism of the arrangement (RD). The coverage continues on US plans to impose harbor fees on Chinese vessels (FD), while legal professionals warn about threats to judicial independence (NRC). Dutch media also follows developments regarding Dutch citizens potentially targeted in Iran (Telegraaf).
21:23
Metro

Luna (23) heeft een isolatiebedrijf: โ€˜Bij klanten komt de gedachte dat een vrouw dit ook kan, niet eens opโ€™

21:23 (20:23 in your timezone)
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