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04.05.2025

04.05.2025 โ€” Remembrance Day Reflections Amid Gaza Tensions

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 04.05.2025.

It displays 71 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.05.2025 โ‡ข Remembrance Day Reflections Amid Gaza Tensions
โŒจNational Remembrance Day dominated coverage as the Netherlands commemorated WWII victims. Morning media highlighted that only 5% of Dutch citizens experienced the 1945 liberation firsthand, underscoring the fading generation of eyewitnesses. By midday, political discourse emerged around whether commemorations should address current conflicts, with Defense State Secretary Tuinman stating the prime minister need not mention Gaza during ceremonies.

Russia-Ukraine war coverage continued with reports of Ukraine destroying a Russian fighter jet using a maritime drone and claims of nearly one million Russian casualties. Putin simultaneously questioned Lithuania's independence while suggesting reconciliation with Ukraine was "inevitable."

By evening, thousands gathered at Dam Square for the national ceremony, where some protesters turned their backs on Prime Minister Schoof during his address. The day concluded with media describing the commemorations as "dignified" despite scattered protests connecting historical remembrance to contemporary conflicts.
04.05.2025
01:24
04:04
Drie invloedrijke theologen, zowel progressief als behoudend, gaan in conclaaf over de ideale opvolger van paus Franciscus.ย โ€˜Hij was de meest autocratische paus in eeuwen.โ€™
04:04
04:21

06:15โ‡ขWWII Remembrance As Eyewitnesses Fade

โŒจThe newspapers report on World War II remembrance activities, with several outlets covering the May 4th commemorations. Only 5% of Dutch citizens personally experienced the 1945 liberation (RTL Nieuws), while efforts to preserve war memories continue as eyewitnesses age (NRC). Other headlines include Max Verstappen securing pole position at the Miami Grand Prix (De Telegraaf), concerns about Chinese retailer Temu potentially redirecting shipments to Europe after US trade restrictions (Trouw), and various crime stories including how a criminal nicknamed "Fat Jos" evaded police using multiple passports (AD.nl).
07:14
Metro

Nog maar 5 procent van de Nederlanders maakte de bevrijding mee

07:14
10:35
11:01

11:13โ‡ขUkraine Destroys Russian Fighter Jet With Maritime Drone

โŒจThe newspapers report on Russia-Ukraine war developments, with Ukrainian forces destroying a Russian fighter jet using a maritime drone (De Telegraaf) and reports of heavy Russian casualties with experienced soldiers sending recruits toward Ukrainian fire (AD.nl). WWII commemorations receive attention as only 5% of Dutch citizens personally experienced the 1945 liberation (Metro Nieuws), with a state secretary urging against disrupting remembrance ceremonies (RTL Nieuws). Legendary investor Warren Buffett is stepping down after six decades at Berkshire Hathaway, described as an "oracle" to his fans (NRC).
11:19
Metro

Deze app zou effectief zijn tegen depressie

11:19
11:45
13:55
Metro

Staatssecretaris van Defensie Gijs Tuinman: โ€˜Tijdens dodenherdenking hoeft premier niet stil te staan bij Gazaโ€™

13:55
14:04
Het AEX-fonds komt woensdag met zijn cijfers over het eerste kwartaal. Tot nu heeft het weinig last van de chaos die Amerikaanse Trump in zijn eigen economie en op de financiรซle markten heeft veroorzaakt.
14:04
14:21
14:21

14:23โ‡ขWWII Commemorations Spark Gaza Debates

โŒจThe newspapers report on World War II remembrance discussions, with State Secretary of Defense Gijs Tuinman stating the prime minister need not address Gaza during commemorations (Metro Nieuws), while discussions about freedom's meaning for those with Palestinian backgrounds continue (Trouw). Controversy surrounds Israel's military technology, with claims it exports weapons tested in Gaza (NRC). Economic news features Ahold Delhaize's upcoming quarterly results with focus on US profit margins (Het Financieele Dagblad) and cheaper fuel prices expected for motorists starting tomorrow (De Telegraaf). In sports, Max Verstappen's daughter is mentioned as potentially following his racing career (AD.nl).
15:58
Batya Wolff (62) zag vooroorlogse filmbeelden van familieleden die werden vermoord in de Holocaust. Toen besefte ze het pas: er was lรฉven, voor de dood โ€“ een bevrijdende gedachte. Maar inmiddels, zegt ze, heeft een nieuwe oorlog โ€žbezit van me genomenโ€.
15:58
16:24
Metro

Staatssecretaris Gijs Tuinman: โ€˜Tijdens dodenherdenking hoeft premier niet stil te staan bij Gazaโ€™

16:24
16:33
Metro

Honderden dodenherdenkingen in het hele land, ook alternatieve

16:33

18:20โ‡ขNational Remembrance Day Ceremonies Draw Thousands

โŒจThe newspapers report on National Remembrance Day (May 4th) events across the Netherlands, with thousands gathering at Dam Square in Amsterdam for the main ceremony where Prime Minister Schoof spoke for the first time (AD.nl, Het Parool). Alternative commemorations were also held nationwide (Metro Nieuws, RTL Nieuws). The media reflects on how World War II remembrance connects to current conflicts, with perspectives from Holocaust survivors (NRC) and discussions about freedom's meaning for those with Palestinian backgrounds (Trouw). A criminal case is also reported, involving a Turkish man who was killed in Rijswijk after claiming to possess "explosive information" (De Telegraaf).
18:26
18:44
Metro

Land 2 minuten stil voor oorlogsslachtoffers, twee mensen met keffiyeh tegengehouden

18:44
18:53
Metro

Land 2 minuten stil voor oorlogsslachtoffers, tientallen keren premier Schoof de rug toe

18:53
19:53
22:12
Tijdens de Nationale Dodenherdenking in Amsterdam waren er meer mensen dan vorig jaar op de Dam. Eerder op de avond klonk tijdens de alternatieve dodenherdenking in Den Haag felle kritiek op het kabinet-Schoof.
22:12
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