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13.02.2025

13.02.2025The Day Two Chairs Were Empty At The Table

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 13.02.2025.

It displays 148 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.02.2025The Day Two Chairs Were Empty At The Table
Gas prices surpassed previous price ceilings as morning headlines focused on Trump's emerging peace initiative with Putin. European leaders demanded participation in US-Russia negotiations while Zelensky rejected any agreement made without Ukraine's presence. NATO chief Rutte characterized Putin as "unpredictable" while asserting Ukraine's right to participate.

By noon, an Afghan asylum seeker drove into a striking crowd in Munich, injuring 28 people including children. The incident immediately entered German electoral discourse.

Evening developments saw an armed intruder breach the Dutch Parliament building, while Minister Faber proposed a curfew for asylum seekers in Ter Apel following parliamentary pressure. The Amsterdam stock exchange reached new records, driven by traditional sectors rather than tech stocks.
13.02.2025

02:26Europe Watches As America Rewards Russia

The newspapers extensively report on US policy shift towards Ukraine, with multiple sources (NRC, RTL, Telegraaf, Trouw) covering American pressure for Ukrainian territorial concessions to Russia. The coverage expands on previous reporting, now emphasizing European powerlessness in the face of US-Russia negotiations. Meanwhile, gas prices for Dutch consumers have reached record highs, surpassing previous price ceiling levels (AD).
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07:27
Metro

Granaat in café in Franse stad Grenoble gegooid, 12 gewonden

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08:15
De uitspraken van president Trump en defensieminister Hegseth zijn duidelijk: de Amerikanen hebben er geen probleem mee de agressie van Rusland te belonen, en de verdediging van Europa is geen prioriteit meer voor de VS.
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08:41Europe Demands Its Ukraine Seat

The newspapers expand on the Ukraine negotiations story, with European countries now demanding participation in US-Russia talks (RTL, NOS, FD). Multiple sources emphasize US stance favoring Russian interests, with Trump's position described as a "cold shower" for Ukraine (NRC, RD). In domestic news, a housing crisis incident sees 10,000 applications for 200 mid-range rental units (Telegraaf), while Amsterdam restaurants face scrutiny over cleaning service fraud (Parool).
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09:59
Metro

Woningdelen om woningcrisis tegen te gaan: wat zijn de voorwaarden?

09:59
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10:09Munich Car Attack

The newspapers report on a car ramming incident in Munich with multiple casualties (AD, NOS, RD, RTL). Housing Minister Keijzer announces removal of sustainable urbanization requirements and reduction of permit procedures to accelerate housing projects (FD, Telegraaf). Trump plans to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia "in the near future" (NRC), marking a development in the ongoing US-Russia dialogue.
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11:12Munich Strike Turns Violent

The newspapers extensively report on a car attack during a strike in Munich, with approximately twenty injured (AD, NOS, NRC, RTL, Telegraaf). In domestic news, opposition parties threaten to block tax plans in response to proposed VAT increases (FD), while housing policy changes focus on permit-free construction on private property (Volkskrant, Trouw). Hamas withdraws its threat to suspend hostage releases (RD).
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12:15
Metro

Auto rijdt in München op menigte in, verdachte is asielzoeker uit Afghanistan

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12:26Munich Strike Turns to Terror

The newspapers extensively report on a car attack during a strike in Munich, now confirmed to involve an Afghan asylum seeker as the perpetrator, with 28 injured including children (AD, Metro, NOS, NRC, RD, RTL, Telegraaf, Trouw). Bavaria's premier characterizes it as a "probable attack." Separately, FD reports on troubled offshore wind farm development, noting lack of interest from major developers for three planned North Sea projects.
13:35
Metro

Is een thuisbatterij rendabel? En nog zes vragen over de thuisbatterij

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14:09Zelensky Demands His Chair At Peace Table

The newspapers extensively report on prosecutors demanding life imprisonment for a double murder in Weiteveen (AD, NOS, RTL, Telegraaf). In Ukraine developments, President Zelensky rejects any peace negotiations without Ukrainian participation, while emphasizing Europe's necessary role at the table (NRC, Trouw, Volkskrant). EU foreign chief Kallas confirms European support for Ukraine should it reject the American proposal.
14:15
14:31
Metro

Thuisbatterij steeds populairder, maar wat levert het je op?

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16:01Rutte Faces Putin's Unpredictability

The newspapers extensively cover NATO chief Rutte's response to Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine. Rutte describes Putin as "unpredictable" while asserting Ukraine's place in negotiations (AD). European leaders express dismay at Trump's Ukraine stance (FD, NRC, Volkskrant), with Zelensky explicitly rejecting any agreement made without Ukrainian participation. Separately, prosecutors demand life sentence for Richard K. in Weiteveen double murder case (NOS, RTL, Telegraaf).
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17:43
Metro

De best betaalde mbo-banen in 2025: hoger salaris door personeelstekort

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17:45Kyiv Rejects Trump's Peace

The newspapers extensively cover Trump's Ukraine peace plan, with multiple sources reporting skepticism from Kyiv (Parool, RD, RTL, Volkskrant). Ukrainian officials express distrust in Trump's intentions, while experts warn of negative consequences without European involvement. Meanwhile, the Amsterdam stock exchange reaches new records, driven by traditional companies rather than tech stocks (FD). Separately, concerns about asylum seekers lead to discussions of a possible curfew in Ter Apel (AD).
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19:52Armed Intruder Breaches Parliament

The newspapers extensively report on an intruder with a weapon being arrested in the Parliament building (AD, NOS, Telegraaf). In NATO developments, Rutte asserts unity behind Ukraine (Trouw), while an attack by an Afghan migrant in Munich impacts election discourse (Volkskrant). In sports, Ajax advances toward round of 16 with a 0-2 victory against Union, marking a special night for 16-year-old Mokio (Parool).
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23:35Europe Splits Over Trump's Peace

The newspapers extensively report on a growing divide over Ukraine peace talks. NATO chief Rutte maintains optimism about discussions (NRC), while EU foreign chief Kallas labels the US approach as appeasement. European sources view Trump's peace initiative as a victory for Putin (Volkskrant, NRC). Meanwhile, Canadians are actively boycotting American products in response to Trump's policies (AD). In Amsterdam, sex workers organize a Valentine's dinner for homeless people in the Red Light District (Parool).