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13.05.2025

13.05.2025Eurovision Qualification Day as PostNL Raises Prices and Trump Confirms NATO Visit

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 13.05.2025.

It displays 122 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.05.2025Eurovision Qualification Day as PostNL Raises Prices and Trump Confirms NATO Visit
Morning papers reported Trump's first foreign visit to Middle Eastern Gulf states focusing on business deals rather than peace efforts, skipping Israel. PostNL announced its largest postage stamp price increase since 2014, adding to consumer cost concerns alongside housing construction stalls.

Mid-day coverage featured Russian disinformation campaigns targeting European leaders with fake cocaine-use images. Environmental organization Milieudefensie launched another lawsuit against Shell, now demanding cessation of new oil and gas field development. The American NATO ambassador confirmed Trump would attend the NATO summit in The Hague.

A shooting incident in Amsterdam Southeast that traumatized schoolchildren and a fire in Didam dominated crime coverage. Evening news focused on the Eurovision Song Contest's first semi-final, with Claude successfully qualifying for the finals despite mixed rehearsal performances, while Belgium failed to advance.
13.05.2025
03:10

03:12Trump's Middle East Visit Prioritizes Business Over Peace

The newspapers report on Trump's first foreign visit to the Middle East, focusing on business deals rather than peace efforts (NRC, de Volkskrant). Dutch travel habits show a significant increase in flights abroad with higher spending (RTL Nieuws). Domestic concerns include stalled asbestos remediation as homeowners prioritize kitchen renovations over roof replacements (AD.nl), and discussions about artificial intelligence ethics (Reformatorisch Dagblad). Meanwhile, analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the US-China trade deal (Het Financieele Dagblad), while speculation emerges about potential peace between Russia and Ukraine (De Telegraaf).
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Metro

‘Bijna kwart van baby’s in Gaza acuut ondervoed’

07:11

07:13Housing Construction Stalls As Costs Soar

The newspapers report on a mix of domestic and international issues. Students and educational institutions are raising alarms about sports becoming unaffordable due to stricter regulations (AD.nl). The Gaza crisis continues with nearly a quarter of babies reportedly acutely malnourished (Metro Nieuws). Housing construction is lagging as costs continue to rise, putting many projects on hold (Het Parool). In Poland, presidential elections show Trzaskowski potentially strengthening Prime Minister Tusk's position (Reformatorisch Dagblad). Domestically, the Netherlands risks €100 million in fines due to slow asylum procedures (De Telegraaf), while Trump's Middle East trip focuses on business dealings (NRC, Trouw).
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08:37
Metro

Na knokken en politie belagen in Hoogland: kunnen we nog normaal kermis vieren?

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08:55Russian Disinformation Targets European Leaders

The newspapers report on Russian disinformation campaigns attempting to depict European leaders as cocaine users through fake images (AD.nl). Rising tensions between Russia and Europe benefit an Amsterdam startup that raised €42 million to secure undersea cables (Het Financieele Dagblad). Domestic issues include a shooting incident in Amsterdam Southeast (Het Parool), carnival violence (Metro Nieuws), and the Council of State criticizing the Netherlands for violating European budget rules by consuming more than investing (NRC). International coverage focuses on Israel's dilemma of negotiating or resuming war following a hostage release (Reformatorisch Dagblad), drone warfare innovations in Ukraine (de Volkskrant), and debates about Zionism's meaning in light of current Israeli policies (Trouw).
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11:07
Metro

Hierom verbrand je sneller op het strand

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11:34PostNL Stamps Hit Record Price Hike

The newspapers report on rising costs for Dutch consumers with PostNL implementing its largest postage stamp price increase since 2014 (AD.nl) and European supermarkets forming purchasing alliances to negotiate better prices from major brands (Het Financieele Dagblad). Multiple outlets cover a shooting in Amsterdam that occurred near schoolchildren (Het Parool, De Telegraaf). International coverage focuses on life under Taliban rule in Afghanistan (NRC), while Eurovision Song Contest performances have leaked online (RTL Nieuws). Health-related reports discuss sunburn risks (Metro Nieuws) and how Dutch healthcare is preparing for potential war scenarios (de Volkskrant).
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14:11Amsterdam Shooting Traumatizes Children

The newspapers report on crime incidents dominating headlines with a crypto-kidnapping in Paris being foiled (AD.nl), a shooting in Amsterdam witnessed by children (De Telegraaf, Het Parool), and police investigating a major fire in Didam as a potential crime scene (RTL Nieuws). Controversies include Minister Faber's unsubstantiated claim that refugee center outings to the Efteling theme park attract more asylum seekers (NRC), misleading telemarketing practices by VodafoneZiggo partners (Het Financieele Dagblad), and environmental activism with Milieudefensie suing Shell again over oil and gas field development (de Volkskrant).
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15:00
Metro

Metro’s ‘deskundige blik’ op eerste halve finale Songfestival: ‘Claude top 3, rest hallucinant slecht’

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16:53Eurovision Semi-Finals Under Spotlight

The newspapers report on a violent altercation at a youth football tournament in Rotterdam where Noa Lang's father was knocked unconscious (AD.nl). Financial markets face an uncertain summer despite rapid recovery, with high gold prices and a weaker dollar indicating ongoing instability (Het Financieele Dagblad). The Eurovision Song Contest's first semi-final is being extensively covered (Metro Nieuws, Trouw). Crime news includes a second suspect identified in a Rijswijk shooting (RTL Nieuws) and terrorism charges against Malek F. for attacking a Jewish victim (De Telegraaf). International tensions appear in Pakistan's military leader claiming Muslim-majority Kashmir (NRC).
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19:17Trump Confirms NATO Summit Attendance in The Hague

The newspapers report on summer weather forecasts with temperatures expected to exceed 25°C in June (AD.nl), and Trump's confirmed attendance at the NATO summit in The Hague to discuss defense spending increases (Het Financieele Dagblad). Cultural coverage includes Eurovision Song Contest's first semi-final, with bookmakers predicting Netherlands will finish third (Het Parool, Metro Nieuws). International relations feature in reports about Netanyahu seemingly falling out of favor with the US as Trump skips Israel during his tour (de Volkskrant). Agricultural policy changes indicate Brussels is reducing interference with farming regulations (De Telegraaf). The last Dutch Normandy veteran who participated in D-Day commemorations last year is remembered (NRC).
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20:18
Metro

Het aantal jongeren met betalingsproblemen groeit: ‘Vooral achterafbetaaldiensten zijn gevaarlijk’

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20:33Gaza Hospitals Bombarded as Netanyahu Vows to Complete Operation

The newspapers report on Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza hospitals while Netanyahu insists on completing military operations (RTL Nieuws). Parliamentary tension arises over a motion to suspend the Association Agreement with Israel, which VVD opposes (NRC). Cultural coverage focuses on Claude's Eurovision Song Contest performance, described as intense and heartfelt (Het Parool, AD.nl). Financial concerns appear in reports about growing payment problems among young people, particularly related to buy-now-pay-later services (Metro Nieuws). International relations news includes Trump's confirmed attendance at the NATO summit in The Hague (Het Financieele Dagblad).
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Metro

Op naar de finale van het Songfestival!

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