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12.05.2025

12.05.2025 โ€” Day of Russia's MH17 Guilt Declaration Amid US-China Trade Thaw

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 12.05.2025.

It displays 108 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.05.2025 โ‡ข Day of Russia's MH17 Guilt Declaration Amid US-China Trade Thaw
โŒจThe US and China announced a 90-day suspension of tariffs, a significant de-escalation in their trade war, though analysts noted supply chains wouldn't quickly recover from Trump's recent actions. This economic reprieve dominated morning coverage.

Mid-day brought significant corruption news as an Amsterdam civil servant was arrested for providing criminals with addresses later targeted by explosions. This follows recurring reports of bombing incidents in recent months.

The afternoon saw EU-Russia tensions intensify with Brussels issuing an ultimatum regarding Ukraine that the Kremlin immediately rejected as unacceptable. Meanwhile, news broke that Zelensky had agreed to meet Putin Thursday in Istanbul, building on yesterday's dialogue proposal.

By late afternoon, the UN's aviation body ICAO officially declared Russia guilty of downing flight MH17, supporting the Netherlands' long-standing position. Reports also highlighted Gaza's humanitarian catastrophe, with aid organizations warning of mass starvation.
12.05.2025

04:13โ‡ขAmsterdam Schools Ditching External Teachers

โŒจThe newspapers report on Silicon Valley's ambition to create "perfect babies" using AI and big data (AD.nl), pension fund controversies with Aegon appropriating โ‚ฌ2.5 billion from port workers' pensions under Dutch Central Bank supervision (NRC), and Amsterdam primary schools wanting to stop hiring external teachers through agencies (Het Parool, RTL Nieuws). Other concerns include an alarming study about hundreds of thousands of Dutch people unknowingly having pre-diabetes (De Telegraaf), violence against healthcare workers reflecting "general lawlessness" (Trouw), and questions about Dutch companies' LGBTQ+ policies potentially weakening under Trump's influence (de Volkskrant).
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07:09โ‡ขYouth Traffic Deaths Rise as Pension Funds Vanish

โŒจThe newspapers report on a rise in youth traffic fatalities, with more accidents involving young passengers in cars with peers (AD.nl). Financial news focuses on โ‚ฌ2.5 billion in port workers' pension funds allegedly misappropriated by Aegon under Dutch Central Bank supervision (NRC). Education concerns appear in multiple sources: Amsterdam primary schools wanting to end reliance on external teachers despite shortages (Het Parool), and schools worried about the ending of COVID subsidies (de Volkskrant). Traffic disruptions are reported on major highways A1 and A15 due to A12 closure (RTL Nieuws), while Zelensky proposes meeting Putin personally in Istanbul on Thursday (Reformatorisch Dagblad).
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Metro

Overleden Eva geรซerd met herdenkingsplaat in Tilburg: โ€˜Prachtig eerbetoonโ€™

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De Amerikaanse minister van financiรซn, Scott Bessent, meldt dat partijen akkoord zijn over een pauze van 90 dagen in de heffingen tussen zijn land en China.
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08:46โ‡ขUS-China Slash Trade Tariffs in 90-Day Economic Truce

โŒจThe newspapers report on a significant trade agreement between the US and China, with both nations agreeing to substantially reduce mutual tariffs for 90 days to facilitate further economic negotiations (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC, RTL Nieuws, de Volkskrant). In domestic news, Marco Kroon, a decorated military officer, faces assault allegations related to disrupting a peaceful demonstration during Liberation Day celebrations, with protesters filing formal complaints (AD.nl, De Telegraaf). A memorial plaque honoring a deceased person named Eva has been unveiled in Tilburg (Metro Nieuws).
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11:09โ‡ขAmsterdam Official Arrested for Aiding Criminal Explosions

โŒจThe newspapers report on a major corruption scandal involving an Amsterdam civil servant who has been arrested for looking up addresses for criminals involved in explosions (AD.nl, Het Parool, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). International news focuses on US-China trade relations, with both countries announcing a 90-day suspension of tariffs, though media notes that Trump's recent actions have caused economic uncertainty that won't be easily reversed (NRC, Trouw, Het Financieele Dagblad). Other headlines mention Zelensky's desire to meet Putin, questioning Russia's willingness (Reformatorisch Dagblad), and issues facing solar power farmers due to negative electricity prices (de Volkskrant).
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Metro

Songfestival: Israรซl zwaait naar Palestijnse demonstranten, maar doet ook aangifte

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13:48โ‡ขKremlin Rejects EU Ultimatums and Threatens Critics Abroad

โŒจThe newspapers report on rising tensions between Russia and the EU, with the Kremlin rejecting ultimatums and threatening to seize property of Russians critical of the regime abroad (AD.nl, De Telegraaf). International news focuses on the Gaza humanitarian crisis (RTL Nieuws) and the Eurovision context where Israeli representatives reported Palestinian protesters (Metro Nieuws). In economic news, US-China trade deal implications are analyzed, noting that shifting supply chains isn't simple (NRC, Het Financieele Dagblad). Domestic politics covers Pieter Omtzigt's departure from NSC (Reformatorisch Dagblad), while Ukraine coverage describes Odessa enjoying a temporary respite from drone attacks (Trouw).
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Na een barrage aan wederzijdse strafheffingen hebben China en de Verenigde Staten dit weekend een stap richting de-escalatie gezet. De diplomatieke toon is opvallend mild, maar achter de schermen blijven geopolitieke spanningen sluimeren.
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15:35โ‡ขUS-China Trade War Thaws Despite Tensions

โŒจThe newspapers report on several geopolitical and domestic issues. US-China trade tensions show signs of thawing despite underlying geopolitical rivalries (NRC, de Volkskrant). In domestic news, NSC faces challenges over pension plans (De Telegraaf), while concerns grow about youth vape usage with parents demanding stricter regulations (RTL Nieuws). Meanwhile, a case of mistaken identity has led to threats against an innocent woman after a video of child abuse in Tiel circulated (AD.nl). Ajax's football philosophy under Farioli is receiving positive assessment (Trouw), and questions arise about Weesp's special status within Amsterdam (Het Parool).
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Metro

Hazes en Hoogkamer moeten โ€˜echt aan het werkโ€™ voor de ongeneeslijk zieke Brenda

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18:26โ‡ขRussian Peace Talks Proposal Expected to Fail

โŒจThe newspapers report on several developments in international diplomacy. Russian peace proposals for negotiations in Istanbul appear likely to fail (AD.nl), while analysts express cautious relief about the US-China trade deal despite significant risks of failure (Het Financieele Dagblad). A UN organization has declared Russia guilty of downing flight MH17 (RTL Nieuws). Domestically, Tata Steel IJmuiden has returned to profitability after years of losses, though financial challenges persist (NRC). Multiple sources discuss decorated military officer Marco Kroon and legal cases against him (De Telegraaf, Trouw).
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Metro

โ€˜Rusland schuldig aan neerhalen vlucht MH17โ€™

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Metro

De Spaarrekening: โ€˜Onze hond brengt meer kosten met zich mee dan gedachtโ€™

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