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18.02.2025

18.02.2025The Day Winter Brought Peace Talks

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 18.02.2025.

It displays 104 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.02.2025The Day Winter Brought Peace Talks
US-Russia talks in Riyadh commenced after a Delta Airlines accident in Toronto captured early morning attention. The Russian delegation indicated openness to Ukraine's EU membership while maintaining opposition to NATO accession. Former VVD leader Frits Bolkestein's death at 91 dominated mid-morning coverage, with media examining his legacy in reshaping Dutch politics.

The first round of US-Russia talks concluded by afternoon with both sides describing them as "positive," though Zelensky's absence was notable. The Dutch parliament shifted towards supporting potential peacekeeping mission participation, with PVV showing unexpected flexibility. Meanwhile, major cities warned about housing development challenges due to public transport budget cuts.

Evening parliamentary debates revealed a broad majority supporting the cabinet's Ukraine negotiations, though coalition support remained fragile. Saudi Arabia's role as peace broker marked its definitive return from diplomatic isolation.
18.02.2025

06:25Europe Watches From The Sidelines

The newspapers report on US-Russia talks regarding Ukraine, with European leaders expressing concern about being sidelined from negotiations (NOS, RTL, NRC). A mini-summit in Paris reflects urgency but limited capacity for action, as Macron attempts diplomatic outreach to Trump and Zelensky (Reformatorisch Dagblad). Leaked emails reveal taxi fraud involving asylum seekers through ghost rides and fake appointments (AD).
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Metro

Zoveel jonge vrouwen stopten in de afgelopen drie jaar met anticonceptie

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08:40Rubio Meets Lavrov in Riyadh

The newspapers report extensively on the first high-level US-Russia talks since 2022, now taking place in Riyadh (Volkskrant, NOS, RTL, Telegraaf, RD, FD). Zelensky warns against agreements made without Ukraine's involvement (FD). Meanwhile, domestic issues surface with reports of taxi service misuse by asylum seekers (AD) and increasing labor market shortages (Trouw).
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Metro

Aantal vapende tieners vervijfvoudigd, deze gemeenten zijn koplopers

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Bijzonder was zijn entree in de politiek, bijzonder was zijn optreden als politicus. Oud-VVD-leider Frits Bolkestein overleed maandag op 91-jarige leeftijd.
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10:13Bolkestein's Final Bow

The newspapers extensively report on the death of former VVD leader Frits Bolkestein at 91 (NOS, NRC, FD, Telegraaf, Trouw, Volkskrant, RD). Coverage focuses on his role in reshaping Dutch politics, particularly his euro-skepticism and criticism of multicultural society. A separate report highlights a fivefold increase in teenage vaping across municipalities (Metro).
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Bijzonder was zijn entree in de politiek, bijzonder was zijn optreden als politicus. Oud-VVD-leider Frits Bolkestein overleed maandag op 91-jarige leeftijd.
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Metro

Welke voedingsmiddelen kunnen het risico op kanker verlagen? Dit zegt een hoogleraar

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12:38Riyadh's Diplomatic Renaissance

The newspapers report a shift in geopolitical dynamics as Saudi Arabia hosts US-Russia talks on Ukraine, with the Kremlin indicating openness to Ukraine's EU membership while opposing NATO accession (RTL, NRC, Volkskrant). Domestically, coverage focuses on Frits Bolkestein's death, with retrospectives on his political legacy (NOS, RD). Cities warn about significant public transport budget cuts threatening housing development plans (Telegraaf).
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Metro

Kinderarts Nico van der Lely strijdt tegen zuipgedrag onder jongeren: ‘Meisje van 13 met 1,5 liter pure Pisang Ambon in haar maag’

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16:16Riyadh Talks Bear First Fruit

The newspapers report on the first round of US-Russia talks in Riyadh, described as "positive" by both sides (AD, FD, NRC). Russia signals openness to Ukraine's EU membership while maintaining opposition to NATO accession (RTL). Notable is Zelensky's absence from the talks, with some sources suggesting his limited influence on the process (Telegraaf). Meanwhile, Dutch cities warn about housing development challenges due to public transport budget cuts (Parool).
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18:58Riyadh Peace Talks Bear First Fruit

The newspapers report on US-Russia talks advancing in Riyadh, with both sides agreeing to work towards peace in Ukraine (NOS, NRC, FD). Saudi Arabia's role as mediator marks its diplomatic rehabilitation (FD). Dutch political discourse focuses on potential peacekeeping mission participation, with PVV's Wilders excluding ground troops while VVD's Yeşilgöz suggests unanimous support isn't necessary (NRC, RTL). Xi promises support to Chinese tech sector amid US trade tensions (Volkskrant).
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Kallas doelt op gesprekken die de Verenigde Staten en Europese landen voeren over een vredesmacht, die een vredesakkoord in Oekraïne moet gaan bewaken. De Russen "willen geen vrede, er is geen vrede", aldus Kallas.
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21:48Parliament's Ukraine Pivot

The newspapers report a significant shift in the Dutch parliament's stance on Ukraine, with a broad majority now supporting potential peacekeeping mission participation (NOS, NRC, Trouw, Volkskrant). PVV leader Wilders, previously opposed, shows a more accommodating position during parliamentary debate (NRC, Volkskrant). Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its diplomatic position through peace negotiations (FD).