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17.05.2025 — Austria's Eurovision Victory Day Amid Gaza Escalation and U.S. Credit Downgrade
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 17.05.2025.
It displays 140 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.05.2025 ⇢ Austria's Eurovision Victory Day Amid Gaza Escalation and U.S. Credit Downgrade
⌨Israel launched a new Gaza offensive killing over 100 Palestinians in a single day, prompting UN warnings about ethnic cleansing. The US lost its last triple-A credit rating from Moody's, triggering an angry White House response as concerns about budget deficits grew.
The Eurovision Song Contest dominated evening coverage. Dutch contestant Claude delivered an emotional performance with a minor lyrical mistake, ultimately finishing in 12th place. The contest was marked by controversy as approximately 100 spectators walked out during Israel's performance, while others attempted to storm the stage. Austria claimed victory, with Israel surprisingly strong in televoting despite protests.
Other developments included the Bar Association investigating the Knoops law firm for alleged billing fraud, Dutch elementary school students participating in a Gaza peace walk, and a government plan to recruit hundreds of Ukrainian refugees and status holders as teachers to address shortages.
The Eurovision Song Contest dominated evening coverage. Dutch contestant Claude delivered an emotional performance with a minor lyrical mistake, ultimately finishing in 12th place. The contest was marked by controversy as approximately 100 spectators walked out during Israel's performance, while others attempted to storm the stage. Austria claimed victory, with Israel surprisingly strong in televoting despite protests.
Other developments included the Bar Association investigating the Knoops law firm for alleged billing fraud, Dutch elementary school students participating in a Gaza peace walk, and a government plan to recruit hundreds of Ukrainian refugees and status holders as teachers to address shortages.
17.05.2025
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NRC Handelsblad
De aankondiging van Trump om Amerikaanse sancties tegen Syrië op te heffen is de laatste in een reeks teleurstellingen die Israël heeft moeten verwerken in hun relatie met de VS. De jubelstemming in Israël over Trumps tweede termijn is omgeslagen in bezorgdheid.
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01:06⇢Israel's Gaza Offensive Kills 100+ as UN Warns of Ethnic Cleansing
⌨The newspapers report on Israel launching a new offensive in Gaza with over 100 Palestinians killed in a day (AD.nl, RTL Nieuws, de Volkskrant). The UN warns about ethnic cleansing, calling to "end this madness" (AD.nl, de Volkskrant). International relations appear strained with reports of fractures in the US-Israeli alliance after Trump lifted sanctions on Syria (NRC). The British-American trade deal threatens Chinese suppliers, setting a "bad example" according to critics (Het Financieele Dagblad). Meanwhile, the Amsterdam fire department reportedly turns its back on firefighters with PTSD (Het Parool), and China benefits from weapon sales in the Pakistan-India conflict (Trouw).
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Het Financieele Dagblad
De bekende strafpleiters Geert-Jan Knoops en Carry Knoops liggen onder vuur. Een voormalig cliënt en een ex-medewerker beschuldigen het echtpaar van gesjoemel met urendeclaraties.
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06:37
Reformatorisch Dagblad
06:37
06:51
Het Financieele Dagblad
De VS staan nu bij geen van de drie grote kredietbeoordelaars nog op het hoogste niveau. Er leven zorgen over de toenemende begrotingstekorten.
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Reformatorisch Dagblad
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Metro
Geniet vandaag nog maar even van de zon, want vanaf morgen slaat het weer om
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07:32⇢US Loses Last Triple-A Credit Rating
⌨The newspapers report on the United States losing its top credit rating from Moody's, the last major agency to downgrade it (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad). The White House responded angrily as concerns grow about increasing budget deficits. Weather news indicates the sun will disappear with changing conditions tomorrow (Metro Nieuws). Other coverage includes Amsterdam's fire department allegedly turning its back on personnel with PTSD (Het Parool), Poland's scapegoating of migrants (Reformatorisch Dagblad), a controversial Uganda plan from Minister Klever (RTL Nieuws), a nature-friendly housing development without fences in Leusden (Trouw), and challenges in distinguishing AI-generated images from photos in Google searches (de Volkskrant).
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Metro
Zoveel geld geven Nederlanders dit jaar uit aan vakantie
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Criminele netwerken proberen ambtenaren om te kopen om toegang te krijgen tot gevoelige informatie. Een serie recente gevallen leidt tot zorgen. Deze week werd een medewerker van de gemeente Amsterdam aangehouden die gegevens zou hebben gedeeld van adressen waarbij later explosieven zijn afgegaan.
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’Hopen dat kijkers zich wezenloos schrikken’
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NRC Handelsblad
Bree Fram deed mee aan missies naar Irak en Qatar. Nu moet zij net als andere transgender militairen ‘vrijwillig’ de strijdkrachten verlaten om eervol ontslag te krijgen.
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Metro
Omroep MAX stopt met deze drie programma’s wegens bezuinigingen
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11:21⇢Israeli Offensive Claims Dozens of Palestinian Lives
⌨The newspapers report on several notable topics today. The Gaza conflict continues with Israel launching a new offensive killing dozens of Palestinians (RTL Nieuws, Het Parool), while Dutch elementary school students participate in a peace walk advocating for an end to the war (Het Parool). Media cuts appear prominently, with public broadcaster Omroep MAX canceling three programs due to budget constraints (Metro Nieuws) and questions about ending the classic TV show "De rijdende rechter" (De Telegraaf). Other coverage includes public opinion about wolves in the Netherlands (AD.nl), a transgender colonel's military career challenges (NRC), and accommodations for students with learning disabilities during final exams (Trouw).
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Reformatorisch Dagblad
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Het Financieele Dagblad
De bekende strafpleiters Geert-Jan Knoops en Carry Knoops liggen onder vuur. Een voormalig cliënt en een ex-medewerker beschuldigen het echtpaar van gesjoemel met urendeclaraties.
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Verdachte (58) gevonden na Britse dna-match
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Zondag gaan de Portugezen voor de derde keer in drie jaar naar de stembus. Op de corruptie-perceptieindex van Transparancy International staat Portugal op plek 43, achter onder meer Litouwen, Botswana en Saoedi-Arabië.
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Verdachte (58) gevonden na Britse dna-match
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Verdachte (58) gevonden na Britse dna-match
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14:00⇢Knoops Law Firm Under Investigation for Billing Fraud
⌨The newspapers report on various issues today. The Netherlands is planning two new nuclear power plants despite lacking ideal locations (Trouw). Legal controversies include the Bar Association investigating prominent lawyers Geert-Jan and Carry Knoops for alleged billing fraud (Het Financieele Dagblad), and a breakthrough in a 35-year-old rape case through DNA matching (De Telegraaf). International news covers Portugal's democratic trust erosion ahead of elections (NRC), India allegedly dumping Rohingya refugees at sea (de Volkskrant), and humanitarian concerns in Gaza where even aid workers face hunger (Reformatorisch Dagblad). Sports access issues emerge as a 71-year-old Feyenoord fan without a smartphone fears exclusion after 55 years (AD.nl).
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Metro
Zoveel drank per week kan je brein beschadigen (en de kans op dementie vergroten)
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NRC Handelsblad
De Verenigde Staten zijn de hoogst mogelijke kredietwaardigheidsstatus bij Moody’s kwijtgeraakt. Waar komt dat door en wat zijn de gevolgen daarvan?
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’Voor dagje strand tik je zo 100 euro af’
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15:41⇢Verstappen Loses Imola Pole Position to Piastri
⌨The newspapers report on diverse topics today. Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen couldn't secure pole position in Imola, losing to Oscar Piastri (AD.nl). Health reporting reveals how much alcohol can damage the brain and increase dementia risk (Metro Nieuws). Economic news includes the US losing its top Moody's credit rating (NRC). In sports, women's field hockey team Pinoké reaches playoffs for the first time (Het Parool). Other stories cover Russian election interference in Poland and Romania (RTL Nieuws), German tourists complaining about high prices in Dutch coastal towns (De Telegraaf), and concerns about drought requiring radical water management changes (de Volkskrant).
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Partijcongres
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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18:53⇢Eurovision Final Fever Sweeps Netherlands
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the Eurovision Song Contest, with fans entering St. Jakobshalle for the grand finale (Het Parool, RTL Nieuws, Trouw). Football news covers the chaos at an ADO Den Haag match that was permanently suspended after fans threw fireworks onto the field, with Telstar declared the winner (AD.nl). International politics features concerns from Polish Prime Minister Tusk about "losing everything" if his liberal candidate Trzaskowski doesn't win (de Volkskrant). Other continuing stories include the Bar Association investigating the Knoops law firm for alleged billing fraud (Het Financieele Dagblad), US credit rating downgrade (NRC), and Gaza humanitarian issues (Reformatorisch Dagblad).
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Reformatorisch Dagblad
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Het Parool
Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Metro
Mama gaat op date: ‘Tien jaar na zijn dood durfde ik weer iemand toe te laten’
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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19:59⇢Eurovision Final Marred by Israel Protests
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the Eurovision Song Contest final currently underway (AD.nl, Het Parool, RTL Nieuws, Trouw). Israel's participation remains controversial, with booing during their performance and approximately 100 fans walking out in protest (AD.nl, Het Parool). Conversely, a pro-Israel demonstration in Katwijk attracted nearly 200 supporters with no counter-protests reported (Reformatorisch Dagblad). Dutch performer Claude's upcoming performance time is highlighted (RTL Nieuws). In personal stories, Metro Nieuws features a mother's dating journey ten years after her partner's death.
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Het Parool
Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Songfestival
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Algemeen Dagblad
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NRC Handelsblad
Meerdere landen hebben hun zorgen geuit over het nieuwe grondoffensief van Israël in Gaza. De kritiek komt ook van landen die Israël doorgaans steunen, zoals Duitsland en Italië.
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20:57⇢Claude's Tearful Eurovision Stumble
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the Eurovision Song Contest final, highlighting Dutch performer Claude's emotional performance where he lost his lyrics momentarily and finished in tears (Het Parool, RTL Nieuws, Trouw). Other Eurovision coverage mentions Armenia's shirtless treadmill performance and Switzerland as a dangerous outsider (AD.nl). International news focuses on Israel's new ground offensive in Gaza, with reports of 160 deaths in 36 hours and growing criticism from traditionally supportive countries like Germany and Italy (NRC). Previous topics still appearing include the Knoops law firm investigation (Het Financieele Dagblad) and German tourists complaining about high prices in Dutch coastal towns (De Telegraaf).
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Het Parool
Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Het Parool
Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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22:21⇢Eurovision Stage Invasion Attempt During Israel's Performance
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the Eurovision Song Contest finals. Dutch performer Claude delivered an emotional performance despite a small mistake at the beginning of his number (RTL Nieuws, AD.nl). During Israel's act, two people attempted to storm the stage (Het Parool). The voting phase has begun after Albania's closing performance (Trouw). Chantal Janzen presented the Dutch points wearing a golden dress, with a defiant message supporting Claude against critics (AD.nl). International news still features Israel's Gaza offensive with 160 deaths reported (NRC) and both pro-Israel demonstrations in Katwijk (Reformatorisch Dagblad) and ongoing controversies.
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Het Parool
Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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Metro
Verrassende winnaar Songfestival, Israël favoriet bij de mensen thuis
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Het Parool
Liveblog Eurovisie Songfestival
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23:39⇢Austria Claims Eurovision Victory
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Austria's victory at the Eurovision Song Contest (AD.nl, Metro Nieuws, Het Parool, RTL Nieuws, Trouw). Dutch contestant Claude finished a disappointing 12th place (Het Parool, RTL Nieuws, Trouw), failing to impress televoting audiences. Israel performed strongly in the public vote despite earlier controversies (AD.nl, Metro Nieuws). The coverage represents a shift from earlier reporting that focused on Claude's emotional performance and the attempted stage invasion during Israel's act.
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De klassiek geschoolde zanger JJ versloeg 25 andere deelnemers tijdens de finale in het Zwitserse Basel. Israël werd tweede, de Nederlandse deelnemer Claude eindigde als twaalfde met zijn liedje C’est la vie.
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