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02.05.2025

02.05.2025Day of Fatal Rijswijk Shooting Amid Scheveningen Riots

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 02.05.2025.

It displays 96 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.05.2025Day of Fatal Rijswijk Shooting Amid Scheveningen Riots
The murder of Cemil Önal (41) at a Rijswijk hotel terrace dominated coverage, with reports revealing he was a suspect in a Cyprus double liquidation who had warned authorities about threats to his life before being killed moments before his expected extradition.

Violent riots in Scheveningen continued receiving attention throughout the day, with reports describing hundreds of "surprisingly young" participants attacking police. By afternoon, authorities announced additional security measures.

International coverage focused on Germany's intelligence service labeling the AfD party as extremist, while Trump threatened to boycott the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague.

Economic concerns emerged with the Netherlands reported as having Europe's highest inflation rate at 4.1%, while thousands of businesses face delayed pandemic bankruptcies despite earlier interventions.

By evening, news broke that Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet welcomed their first child together, providing a rare positive note amid the day's serious developments.
02.05.2025
01:17
04:02

04:04Thousands of Dutch Businesses Face Delayed Pandemic Bankruptcy

The newspapers report on the lasting economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with tens of thousands of Dutch businesses still facing bankruptcy despite earlier interventions (AD.nl). Housing issues feature prominently with NSC State Secretary Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen discussing property investors (Het Financieele Dagblad) and criticism of "Faber-bonus" transit facilities where refugees with residence permits remain stuck instead of moving to permanent housing (NRC). Violence is reported in Scheveningen where hundreds of youths clashed with police who were pelted with stones (RTL Nieuws). International coverage includes Ukraine losing a significant portion of its Leopard tanks that were meant to change battlefield dynamics (de Volkskrant).
05:55
Metro

Geniet maar van 5 mei, want zó lang duurt het voordat je weer vrij bent op Bevrijdingsdag

05:55
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07:14
08:08
08:17
Metro

Na rellen in Scheveningen en bekogelen politie: ‘Het was een krankzinnige nacht’

08:17

08:27Rijswijk Terrace Execution Victim Identified as Cyprus Murder Suspect

The newspapers report on a fatal shooting in Rijswijk, identifying the victim as Cemil Önal (41), who was himself a suspect in a double liquidation in Cyprus (AD.nl, De Telegraaf). Violent riots in Scheveningen resulted in police being pelted with stones, triggering outrage and descriptions of a "crazy night" (RTL Nieuws, Metro Nieuws). International coverage includes refugees fleeing occupied Ukrainian territories describing disappearances and forced military service (NRC), the left-wing voice in Israel making itself heard (Trouw), and Nigel Farage delivering a blow to Labour in UK by-elections (de Volkskrant).
08:43
09:27
Metro

Felle discussie tussen Bram Moszkowicz en Johan Derksen over Israël

09:27
09:37
10:03
Het Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz stelt dat de standpunten van de Duitse partij in strijd zijn met een vrije democratie. AfD wordt niet verboden, maar het betekent wel dat autoriteiten meer bevoegdheden hebben om de partij in de gaten te houden.
10:03
10:03

10:05German Intelligence Labels AfD Party Extremist

The newspapers report on German intelligence labeling the AfD party as extremist, giving authorities more monitoring powers (NRC, de Volkskrant). Trump's first 100 days show economic incompetence that may undermine his presidency, according to Nobel laureate Paul Krugman (Het Financieele Dagblad). The Netherlands faces concerning economic news as inflation rises to 4.1%, the highest in Europe (De Telegraaf). Other headlines cover riots in Scheveningen (RTL Nieuws), Amsterdam's crowded terraces (Het Parool), and the funeral of renowned chef Jonnie Boer (AD.nl).
10:12
11:30
Het Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz stelt dat de standpunten van de Duitse partij in strijd zijn met een vrije democratie. AfD wordt niet verboden, maar het betekent wel dat autoriteiten meer bevoegdheden hebben om de partij in de gaten te houden.
11:30
12:21
Metro

Nepgeld op TikTok: valse eurobiljetten in een paar klikken te koop

12:21

12:36Trump Threatens NATO Summit Boycott

The newspapers report on Trump threatening to boycott the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague (Het Parool, De Telegraaf), while German intelligence has labeled the AfD party as right-wing extremist, giving authorities expanded monitoring powers (NRC). On a lighter note, Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet have welcomed their first child together (AD.nl). Other headlines mention riots in Scheveningen that shocked residents (RTL Nieuws), fake euro banknotes being sold on TikTok (Metro Nieuws), and a Holocaust survivor's ongoing dreams about Bergen-Belsen (Reformatorisch Dagblad).
12:39
12:56
12:56
13:05
14:05
Metro

De Vuurwerkramp: zo’n opslag in een woonwijk, hóe dan? Maar dat bestaat nog steeds

14:05
14:05
14:40
14:40
14:41

14:43Italian Suspect Arrested for King's Day Sexual Assault

The newspapers report on the arrest of a 27-year-old Italian man living in Amsterdam as the suspect in a sexual assault that occurred during King's Day celebrations (AD.nl, Het Parool). A humanitarian crisis continues in Gaza with reports that food drops cannot effectively help the population as no aid has entered for two months (NRC). Other headlines cover the Fireworks Disaster legacy with dangerous storage facilities still existing in residential areas (Metro Nieuws), a Holocaust survivor's ongoing trauma (Reformatorisch Dagblad), and the predicted murder of Cemil Önal who was shot at a Rijswijk hotel terrace (De Telegraaf).
15:14
17:16

17:17Italian Suspect Detained in King's Day Assault Case

The newspapers report on a King's Day sexual assault case where a 27-year-old Italian suspect living in Amsterdam will remain in custody for 14 days (AD.nl, Het Parool). The murder victim at a Rijswijk terrace is identified as Cemil Önal, a Turkish criminal who was about to be extradited and linked to illegal gambling operations in Northern Cyprus (NRC, De Telegraaf). Other headlines mention the government allocating millions to save Liberation Day festivals (De Telegraaf), internal tensions at NOS broadcaster over the director's salary (RTL Nieuws), and discussions within the SGP party about their position on women (Reformatorisch Dagblad).
19:34
Metro

Spoedeisende hulp-arts over veelvoorkomende ongevallen: ‘Dít middel heb ik niet meer in huis’

19:34
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