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18.03.2025

18.03.2025Gaza Ceasefire Collapse Day As Ukraine Negotiations Begin

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 18.03.2025.

It displays 139 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.03.2025Gaza Ceasefire Collapse Day As Ukraine Negotiations Begin
The Gaza ceasefire collapsed as Israel launched massive airstrikes, with death toll reports rising throughout the day from 200 to over 400 Palestinians. Multiple outlets suggested Israel never intended to honor the agreement, with Netanyahu later declaring these attacks were "just the beginning." Hamas reported their prime minister was killed.

A deadly counterfeit painkiller claimed the life of a 30-year-old Amsterdam man, prompting urgent warnings as several users were hospitalized.

By afternoon, attention shifted to a historic two-hour phone call between Trump and Putin regarding Ukraine. The conversation yielded a limited 30-day pause in Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and agreement to begin direct US-Russia peace negotiations. Zelensky responded skeptically, suggesting Putin's demands showed no real interest in ending the war.

In economic news, Rotterdam sounded alarms as two chemical factories announced closures, while Brussels moved to protect European steel against Chinese competition.
18.03.2025
02:19
Het Israëlische leger heeft opnieuw aanvallen uitgevoerd in de Gazastrook. Het gaat om de zwaarste aanvallen sinds het ingaan van het staakt-het-vuren op 19 januari. Hamas zegt dat Israël hiermee „eenzijdig het staakt-het-vuren heeft beëindigd”. Bij de aanval zijn zeker 100 mensen gedood.
02:19

02:43Gaza Ceasefire Collapses Under Heavy Israeli Bombardment

The newspapers report on renewed violence in Gaza, with Israel conducting its heaviest attacks since January, effectively ending the ceasefire according to Hamas (NRC, RTL Nieuws). Defense issues feature prominently with a comparison of European and American military equipment (AD). Financial news covers the Federal Reserve's diminishing room to maneuver amid uncertain inflation expectations (Het Financieele Dagblad). Cultural coverage includes numerous reactions to Dutch singer Rob de Nijs's death, noting his combination of international stature with distinctly Dutch character (Metro Nieuws). Amsterdam's housing relocation policy is facing revision due to limited effectiveness (Het Parool).
03:41
05:18
05:41
Israël heeft in de nacht van dinsdag het bestand met Hamas gebroken door tientallen bombardementen op Gaza uit te voeren. Het heeft er nooit naar uitgezien dat Israël echt zijn troepen zou terugtrekken volgens de voorwaarden van het bestand.
05:41
06:18
06:18
06:35

06:44Israel Shatters Gaza Ceasefire With Massive Airstrikes

The newspapers report on Israel breaking the ceasefire with Hamas through large-scale airstrikes on Gaza, with casualty reports ranging from 200-330 Palestinian deaths (AD, NRC, Het Parool, Reformatorisch Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf, Trouw). Multiple sources suggest Israel never intended to honor the ceasefire terms, with NRC explicitly stating Israel appeared to have no plans to withdraw troops as required by the agreement. In economic news, Brussels is implementing a plan to protect the European steel industry against Chinese steel dumping (Het Financieele Dagblad).
07:39
Metro

Dit is de levensverwachting bij dementie

07:39
08:11
Metro

Levensverwachting dementie en Alzheimer hangt af van moment van diagnose, op zoveel jaar kun je ongeveer rekenen

08:11
08:51
Metro

Opnieuw aanvallen Israël op Gaza met honderden doden, dit is de stand van zaken

08:51
09:24
Het Israëlische leger heeft in de nacht van maandag op dinsdag grootschalige aanvallen uitgevoerd op Gaza; de zwaarste aanvallen sinds het ingaan van het staakt-het-vuren op 19 januari. Hamas zegt dat Israël hiermee „eenzijdig het staakt-het-vuren heeft beëindigd”. Het IDF beveelt grote aantallen Gazanen zich te verplaatsen.
09:24

09:26Israel's Massive Airstrikes Shatter Gaza Ceasefire

The newspapers report extensively on Israel breaking the Gaza ceasefire with renewed heavy airstrikes, described as the most intense since January (AD, Metro Nieuws, NRC, RTL Nieuws, Trouw, de Volkskrant, Het Parool, Reformatorisch Dagblad, De Telegraaf). Reports indicate around 330 Palestinian casualties (NRC, Trouw, Het Parool). The IDF is ordering large numbers of Gazans to relocate (NRC), with specific orders to evacuate border areas (Trouw). Some sources question the rationality of Israel's decision (RTL Nieuws) and note the attack comes at a politically significant moment for Netanyahu (De Telegraaf).
09:41
10:21
10:37

10:39Gaza Ceasefire Collapses As Hamas Prime Minister Reported Killed

The newspapers report escalating violence in Gaza, with Israel launching a "massive offensive" that has broken the ceasefire in place since January (Trouw, RTL Nieuws, NRC, de Volkskrant, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Hamas reports their prime minister has been killed in these attacks (Reformatorisch Dagblad, RTL Nieuws). The death toll is reported at around 330 Palestinians (Trouw, NRC). Other news includes severe weather flooding areas in Southern Spain (AD), China's threatened position as "factory of the world" (Het Financieele Dagblad), and Amsterdam councilor Reinier van Dantzig resigning due to illness (Het Parool).
10:53
11:56
12:28
Metro

Zoveel euro komt huizenkoper gemiddeld tekort

12:28
13:18

13:20Deadly Counterfeit Painkiller Claims Amsterdam Life

The newspapers report on a dangerous counterfeit painkiller circulating in the Netherlands, with an Amsterdam man (30) dying and several users hospitalized (AD, Het Parool, RTL Nieuws). Gaza violence continues to escalate with Israeli airstrikes killing over 400 Palestinians according to multiple sources (NRC, Trouw, de Volkskrant, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Reports indicate Minister Ben-Gvir has returned to Netanyahu's coalition (NRC), with commentary suggesting Netanyahu is prioritizing political survival over resolving the Gaza conflict (de Volkskrant). Turkey has condemned Israel's actions as "genocide policy" (NRC).
14:00
14:24
14:24
Metro

5 vragen over je eerste belastingaangifte: hoe zit het met crypto en wat kun je terugkrijgen?

14:24
14:47
15:20

15:21Rotterdam Chemical Industry Crisis Deepens

The newspapers report on multiple ongoing controversies. A "woman-friendly" TikTok escort agency faces complaints from escorts and drivers (AD). Rotterdam sounds the alarm as two chemical factories close, with industry representatives appealing for government support in a "very serious situation" (Het Financieele Dagblad). The Gaza conflict continues with Israel breaking the ceasefire, killing over 400 Palestinians (Trouw, Reformatorisch Dagblad). International affairs feature with reports on Putin-Trump communications regarding Ukraine (NRC) and Hungary banning Pride events under Orbán's increasingly radical government (de Volkskrant).
16:07
16:07

17:02Trump-Putin "Historic" Ukraine Call Concludes

The newspapers report on a notable phone conversation between Trump and Putin about the Ukraine war, described as "historic" (AD, De Telegraaf, NRC). Multiple outlets cover the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire, with reports suggesting Israel never intended to move to a second phase (RTL Nieuws, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Germany's legislature has approved a historic easing of debt restrictions to increase defense and infrastructure spending (Het Financieele Dagblad). Meanwhile, outlets note Trump's dismantling of climate policies, highlighting measures with the greatest impact (Trouw).
17:05
17:05
17:12
De handelsprijs van rundvlees ligt bijna een derde hoger dan vorig jaar. Een van de oorzaken van de stijgende prijzen is dat er minder melkkoeien zijn in Europa.
17:12
17:52
18:16
19:05
Metro

Een product gaat viral, en ineens staat iedereen in de rij – gedragspsycholoog legt uit

19:05

19:07Russia Announces 30-Day Pause in Ukrainian Energy Attacks

The newspapers report on significant developments in Russia-Ukraine negotiations, with Russia and the US agreeing to immediately start peace talks (AD, NRC, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Russia has announced a 30-day pause in attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and proposed a prisoner exchange of 175 detainees from each side (NRC, de Volkskrant). In domestic news, Rotterdam faces industrial challenges with two chemical factories closing, prompting industry warnings about the Netherlands' investment climate (Het Financieele Dagblad). Netanyahu has declared that Israel's attacks are "just the beginning" (RTL Nieuws), while Minister Agema has removed €165 million in cuts from community nursing budgets (De Telegraaf).
19:13
19:46
20:10
De handelsprijs van rundvlees ligt bijna een derde hoger dan vorig jaar. Een van de oorzaken van de stijgende prijzen is dat er minder melkkoeien zijn in Europa.
20:10
20:19

20:20Trump-Putin Call Yields Limited Ceasefire Agreement

The newspapers report extensively on a Trump-Putin phone call that yielded limited results. Multiple sources indicate the conversation led to a partial ceasefire agreement, but Zelensky remains skeptical (NRC, Reformatorisch Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, de Volkskrant). On domestic matters, Ajax fans are celebrating the club's 125th anniversary with a march through Amsterdam (De Telegraaf). AD reports on a disturbing trend of children being used as hired killers. Meanwhile, Het Parool features a comparison of Amsterdam Central Station between 1989 and 2025.
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