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08.05.2025 โ€” White Smoke Day as First American Pope Elected

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 08.05.2025.

It displays 111 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.05.2025 โ‡ข White Smoke Day as First American Pope Elected
โŒจThe morning began with India reporting Pakistani drone and rocket attacks as the conflict escalated, disrupting European-Asian air travel. Brussels published a list of American products worth โ‚ฌ95 billion facing potential tariffs if no trade deal is reached with Trump, while the UK announced a historic agreement with the US.

Housing corporations threatened legal action against Minister Keijzer over the rental freeze policy, with Aedes demanding reversal within two weeks. Authorities arrested two teenagers (16 and 17) for the Scheveningen riots reported in previous days.

The papal conclave dominated afternoon coverage, with white smoke appearing around 4:15 PM signaling the historic election of American Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV - the first US pope in history. The 69-year-old cardinal from Chicago, described as a "wise, accessible man," was expected to follow predecessor Franciscus's path. Initial reactions emphasized his missionary vision for the church.
08.05.2025
03:46

04:13โ‡ขNIOD Director Claims Genocidal Violence in Gaza

โŒจThe newspapers report on NIOD director stating there is "genocidal violence" in Gaza (NRC), while Amsterdam is allegedly trying to keep a critical climate report secret (De Telegraaf). Mother's Day flowers might contain dangerous toxins (AD.nl), and reforms to the Social Support Act (Wmo) are causing significant increases in personal contributions (RTL Nieuws). International concerns include India-Pakistan tensions with both countries having heavily equipped armies (Reformatorisch Dagblad) and US-China seeking de-escalation in their trade conflict (de Volkskrant). On the personal side, 17-year-old Sabrine is preparing for her final exams (Trouw).
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06:52
Metro

โ€˜Eigen bijdrage voor hulp kan honderden euroโ€™s duurder wordenโ€™

06:52

08:27โ‡ขAddiction Crisis Grips Struggling Dutch Entrepreneurs

โŒจThe newspapers report on growing addiction problems among financially struggling small business owners, with about 20% facing some form of addiction, particularly online gambling (Het Financieele Dagblad). Personal healthcare contributions may increase by hundreds of euros (Metro Nieuws). Other headlines mention Prime Minister Schoof's personal involvement in searching for a counterterrorism official (AD.nl), Amsterdam civil servants complaining about limited freedom of expression regarding Palestine (Het Parool), a trend break in self-employed workers (Reformatorisch Dagblad), five Dutch people nearly dying after vaping (RTL Nieuws), and Russia requiring Ukrainian returnees to adopt Russian nationality (Trouw).
08:30
Metro

Waarom de snackbar minder populair wordt: โ€˜Mijn friet moet 4 of 5 euro worden, dat kan nietโ€™

08:30
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10:09โ‡ขBlack Smoke Rises As Papal Conclave Continues

โŒจThe newspapers report on the ongoing papal conclave where cardinals have not yet selected a new pope, as indicated by black smoke from the Sistine Chapel (AD.nl, RTL Nieuws, de Volkskrant). International tensions appear as India reports Pakistani drone and rocket attacks (NRC). Economic issues emerge with reports on Chinese companies practicing "origin washing" to circumvent US tariffs by reshipping goods through countries like Malaysia and Thailand with new labels (Het Financieele Dagblad). Local concerns include declining snackbar popularity due to rising costs (Metro Nieuws) and a discussion about autism and social behavior (Reformatorisch Dagblad).
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11:36
Metro

Voor kwart van de Nederlanders is vakantiegeld bittere noodzaak

11:36
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12:13โ‡ขTeens Arrested For Scheveningen Riots

โŒจThe newspapers report on two teenagers (16 and 17) arrested following riots in Scheveningen, with police identifying more suspects (AD.nl, RTL Nieuws). Housing corporations are taking legal action against the government over a temporary freeze on social housing rents, with organization Aedes threatening court action if Minister Mona Keijzer doesn't reverse the decision within two weeks (Het Financieele Dagblad, Trouw). Other issues include EU publishing a list of American products worth โ‚ฌ100 billion that face potential counter-tariffs in negotiations with Trump (NRC), and the cabinet allocating funds for homeless migrant workers (Het Parool).
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13:59โ‡ขBrussels Threatens โ‚ฌ95 Billion Tariffs on US Products

โŒจThe newspapers report on Brussels publishing a list of American products worth โ‚ฌ95 billion that could face import tariffs if no trade agreement is reached with Trump (Het Financieele Dagblad, de Volkskrant). International tensions continue with concerns about North Korea potentially exporting ballistic missiles to Russia (De Telegraaf) and the India-Pakistan conflict disrupting air travel between Europe and Asia (NRC). Domestic news includes a major investigation in Ermelo after finding a dead 85-year-old woman (AD.nl), teenagers hospitalized after vaping (RTL Nieuws), and an interview with a mother who lost her son on October 7, 2023 (Trouw).
14:59
Metro

Chemische stoffen in zonnebrandcrรจme zijn niet kankerverwekkend, maar wat doen ze dan wรฉl?

14:59
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15:34
Europese bedrijven klagen er al jaren over: zakendoen in een ander EU-land kent de nodige hindernissen. De Europese Commissie komt nu met een plan. Extra urgent, gezien de verstoorde handelsrelatie met de VS.
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16:12โ‡ขUK-US Trade Deal Breakthrough

โŒจThe newspapers report on a significant trade agreement between the UK and US, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling it "a historic day" (NRC, de Volkskrant). The EU is working to make doing business across member states easier, particularly urgent given disrupted trade relations with the US (Het Financieele Dagblad). Domestically, supermarket chain Jumbo is boycotting Heineken over European price differences (AD.nl), while Amsterdam Mayor Halsema defends her controversial hospitality industry plan (Het Parool). Other stories include concerns about chemical substances in sunscreen (Metro Nieuws) and warnings of a "horror weekend" for motorists (De Telegraaf).
16:19
17:13
Metro

FNV gooit bom onder treindienst: โ€˜Staking NS lijkt onafwendbaarโ€™

17:13
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17:33โ‡ขFirst American Pope Elected

โŒจThe newspapers report on the historic election of the first American pope, with Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago choosing the name Leo XIV (AD.nl, NRC, RTL Nieuws, de Volkskrant). White smoke appeared over the Sistine Chapel after a two-day conclave, signaling the selection of the new church leader. In other news, the FNV union appears to be initiating labor action against NS railways, with a strike seemingly "inevitable" (Metro Nieuws). Meanwhile, a devastating humanitarian situation continues in Gaza, with reporting on severe child malnutrition (Het Parool).
17:40
Metro

Wie is Robert Prevost, de nieuwe paus Leo XIV?

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20:46
Metro

Het is weer bijna Moederdag: waar komt deze dag eigenlijk vandaan?

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