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04.04.2025

04.04.2025China's Retaliation Day While Markets Bleed

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 04.04.2025.

It displays 105 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.04.2025China's Retaliation Day While Markets Bleed
China's announcement of 34% tariffs on all US imports dominated the news cycle, directly responding to Trump's trade measures from earlier this week. Financial markets plummeted globally, with Amsterdam's AEX dropping over 4%, European banks suffering heavy losses, and the S&P 500 falling nearly 5%.

Serial killer Sendric S. confessed to three murders in Rotterdam, revealing he obtained his weapon via Snapchat the day before his first killing.

Minister Bruins announced the elimination of public broadcaster NTR, producer of beloved programs like Sinterklaasjournaal and Klokhuis, sparking outrage from the organization who described it as "removing the heart from public broadcasting."

The PVV's healthcare deductible reduction plan faces criticism as reports showed it would increase premiums by €199. Meanwhile, the cabinet officially delayed the fireworks ban implementation, disappointing law enforcement hoping to prevent "one last blowout."
04.04.2025
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04:44Fireworks Ban Delayed as PVV Health Plan Raises Premiums

The newspapers report on multiple domestic issues. A Rotterdam serial killer allegedly received a weapon from a troubled youth just before the first murder (AD.nl). Protests against asylum centers increasingly involve legal opposition rather than demonstrations (NRC). Amsterdam faces housing policy challenges beyond simply building more homes (Het Parool). The cabinet announced fireworks will not be banned this year (RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). The PVV's plan to reduce healthcare deductibles will reportedly increase premiums by €199 (Trouw). Meanwhile, Dutch media examine potential impacts of Trump's trade conflict on the Netherlands (de Volkskrant, Het Financieele Dagblad).
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Metro

‘Routine-smeren’: we vinden de huid verzorgen belangrijk, maar hebben geen idee wat we smeren

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07:44JP Morgan Warns of 60% Recession Risk

The newspapers report on Elon Musk leaving his government position at DOGE within months due to conflicts with his own businesses (AD.nl). Economic concerns dominate as JP Morgan estimates a 60% recession probability, with stock markets continuing to decline globally (Het Financieele Dagblad). Crime news features prominently as serial killer Sendric S. confesses to three murders in Rotterdam, though his motive remains unclear (RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). Other topics include the AIVD's key role in a secret CIA operation in Ukraine (de Volkskrant) and Trump's tariffs impacting China both domestically and internationally (Trouw).
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Metro

Zo lang is er waarschijnlijk nodig om het vuurwerkverbod in te voeren

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09:36King's Day Celebrations Canceled

The newspapers report on a 26-year sentence for the mastermind behind violent extortion in Hedel (AD.nl), while private equity firms discover homeowner associations as a new profit model, potentially increasing costs for apartment owners (Het Financieele Dagblad). King's Day celebrations face pressure with some being canceled (RTL Nieuws), and a fireworks ban implementation timeline is being discussed (Metro Nieuws). Minister Faber continues her independent course despite criticism (NRC), and international news covers escalating conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon (Reformatorisch Dagblad) alongside Trump's mounting challenges (De Telegraaf).
09:52
Metro

Vaccinatie tegen gordelroos kan de kans op dementie verkleinen, blijkt uit onderzoek

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11:29China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs As Markets Plunge

The newspapers report on a major escalation in the US-China trade war, with China announcing 34% tariffs on all American imports in retaliation to Trump's measures (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, Trouw, de Volkskrant). European stock markets are suffering significant losses, with the Amsterdam AEX down more than 3.5% and European banks particularly affected (Het Financieele Dagblad, RTL Nieuws). Other news includes research suggesting shingles vaccination might reduce dementia risk (Metro Nieuws) and ongoing coverage of Trump's domestic challenges with investigations and Congressional opposition (De Telegraaf).
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12:01
Metro

Massaclaim tegen sector energie: 4,5 miljoen huishoudens krijgen mogelijk tot 2000 euro terug

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14:20China Slaps 34% Tariffs As Markets Plunge

The newspapers report on the escalating trade war between the US, China, and Europe. China has announced 34% tariffs on all American imports in retaliation to Trump's measures (de Volkskrant, NRC, Het Financieele Dagblad). Financial markets are suffering significant losses with the Amsterdam AEX down nearly 4% (NRC, Het Financieele Dagblad). Meanwhile, domestic news includes a potential mass claim against energy companies that could refund up to €2000 to 4.5 million households (Metro Nieuws) and concerns about the closure of Amsterdam's beloved tram line 3 (Het Parool).
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17:12NTR Public Broadcaster Faces Elimination

The newspapers report on Minister Bruins' decision to end the public broadcaster NTR, which produces popular programs like Sinterklaasjournaal and Klokhuis (AD.nl, RTL Nieuws). The NTR describes it as "removing the heart from public broadcasting." International coverage focuses on Trump's impact on global trade and finance, with analysis of how his policies are undermining the dollar's safe-haven status (Het Financieele Dagblad) and ending decades of American free trade belief (NRC, de Volkskrant). Local news includes possible elimination of Amsterdam's 123-year-old tram line 3 (Het Parool).
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Metro

Eveline en haar twee kinderen zijn de dupe van de woningcrisis: ‘Woensdag moet ik verhuizen. Bestemming onbekend’

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22:36US Triggers Deglobalization With Trade Policies

The newspapers report on the escalating trade war, with the US signaling deglobalization through its recent tariff decisions, which China has now retaliated against (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC). The housing crisis continues to affect people like Eveline, who faces homelessness with her children despite having a job (Metro Nieuws). Other topics include German tourists struggling with expensive parking in Scheveningen (AD.nl), Russia's renewed attacks on Zelensky's birthplace (RTL Nieuws), and a recent art theft at the Drents Museum (De Telegraaf).
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