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04.01.2025

04.01.2025Rotterdam's Circle of Death

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 04.01.2025.

It displays 80 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.01.2025Rotterdam's Circle of Death
The aftermath of Rotterdam's serial shooter arrest continued to unfold, with media comparing Sendric S. to notorious criminals like Jos Brech and Gökmen Tanis. Police explained their delayed warning strategy, citing concerns about public panic. The morning brought a deadly police raid in Rotterdam-Kralingen, resulting in one fatality and two injuries after the arrest team faced gunfire.

By midday, attention shifted to Suriname, where thousands accompanied Desi Bouterse's funeral procession, the former leader displayed in military uniform and sunglasses. The procession lasted hours before reaching the party headquarters.

Meanwhile, media covered systemic issues: the UWV's recovery operation leaving thousands without support, Amsterdam's cultural sector facing subsidy cuts, and a government focus on a single company's nitrogen-reduction technology. Weather warnings for slippery conditions persisted throughout the day.
04.01.2025
01:43

02:08Police Explain Rotterdam's Warning Delay

The newspapers expand on the Rotterdam serial killer case, with police explaining their delayed warning to residents after the third murder (NOS, NRC). The UWV's recovery operation leaves tens of thousands without support (AD), while Amsterdam's cultural sector faces subsidy cuts (Parool). Police investigate a Tesla explosion near Trump Hotel (RTL). In business news, Fat Phill's emerges as Europe's fastest-growing burger chain (FD).
05:51
07:37
07:51
Metro

Geld maakt (niet) gelukkig: ‘Onze straat won de loterij, maar wij hadden geen lot’

07:51

08:01Rotterdam's Fresh Blood as Amsterdam's Bombs Echo

The newspapers report extensively on explosive violence in residential areas, with Amsterdam's experience serving as a concerning precedent (Parool). In Rotterdam, police fatally shot a man during an arrest operation (Telegraaf). The coverage continues on Sendric S., comparing him to other notorious criminals (AD). Weather conditions remain hazardous, with yellow warning for slippery roads (RTL). The ChristenUnie party marks 25 years of political evolution (RD).
09:19
Metro

Zoveel huurtoeslag ontvang je in 2025 per inkomen

09:19
09:35

11:29Rotterdam Raid's Deadly Turn

The newspapers expand on the Rotterdam police raid that left one dead and two wounded (NOS, Telegraaf). A broader investigation reveals Amsterdam's role in the growing trend of explosions targeting homes and businesses (Parool). In political news, an Iranian regime's intimidation of a VVD parliament member is reported (RTL). Coverage continues on housing benefits for 2025 (Metro) and the diminishing chances of the traditional Elfstedentocht ice skating event due to weather conditions (AD).
11:59
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13:27
13:35

14:08Bouterse's Last Parade

The newspapers report extensively on Desi Bouterse's funeral procession in Paramaribo, with the former leader displayed in military uniform and sunglasses (AD, RTL). In technology news, schools report on the first year of phone ban implementation (NRC), while new universal charger regulations take effect (RD). The Dutch Navy ship Tromp is appointed as NATO fleet flagship (NOS).
14:47
14:55
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15:43
17:19

17:20Snow Meets Bouterse's Final March

The newspapers focus on three main developments: weather warnings for slippery conditions due to snowfall (AD, RTL), Germany's economic decline with factory closures and infrastructure challenges (NRC), and the funeral procession of Desi Bouterse in Paramaribo, with commemorations in Amsterdam-Zuidoost (NOS, Parool). De Nederlandsche Bank's headquarters reopens after five years of renovation (FD).
18:07
19:27
Metro

Mama gaat op date: ‘Hij had constant commentaar op mijn opvoedstijl’

19:27
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