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18.09.2024

The day of the exploding devices and political debates

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 18.09.2024.

It displays 154 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.09.2024 โ‡ข The day of the exploding devices and political debates
โŒจThe day began with reports of Israel's involvement in exploding pagers in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah. Later, explosions of walkie-talkies during a Hezbollah funeral were reported, resulting in hundreds of injuries and at least 14 deaths. In Dutch politics, the General Political Considerations debate started, with Frans Timmermans attacking the government's asylum plan. Geert Wilders defended the crisis law, while opposition parties criticized the PVV's healthcare plans. The NSC party faced heavy criticism over the asylum emergency law. Minister Faber officially requested an EU opt-out for migration rules, which the European Commission promptly rejected. The debate continued into the evening, with BBB leader Van der Plas criticizing her own minister's manure plan.
18.09.2024
14:05
Metro

Geen bezuinigingen op sport en minder dure treinkaartjes, maar wel hogere zorgpremie

14:05

19:47โ‡ขHezbollah's Piepers Explode: A New Front in Cyber Warfare?

โŒจThe newspapers report on the aftermath of Prinsjesdag 2024, focusing on budget implications and government plans (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC, Trouw). A significant development is the explosion of Hezbollah communication devices in Lebanon and Syria, causing casualties and potentially escalating tensions with Israel (NOS, Reformatorisch Dagblad, De Telegraaf, de Volkskrant). The incident is widely reported as a possible Israeli cyberattack, marking a new phase in regional conflict.
19:47
20:26
21:26
23:05

02:26โ‡ขExploding Piepers: Israel's Cyber Punch to Hezbollah

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the aftermath of an alleged Israeli cyberattack causing Hezbollah communication devices ("piepers") to explode in Lebanon and Syria (NOS, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf, de Volkskrant). This incident has resulted in casualties and heightened tensions in the region. Concurrently, coverage continues on Prinsjesdag 2024, with Premier Schoof discussing the government's approach to the asylum crisis (Het Financieele Dagblad, Trouw).
04:26
06:04
Metro

Slecht nieuws voor deze fans: Tupperware dreigt te verdwijnen

06:04
06:19
06:26
07:05
Ondanks miljardentegenvallers, zoals in de vermogensbelasting, is er ruimte voor lastenverlichting. Bezuinigingen gaan door โ€“ met kleine aanpassingen, als gebaar naar de oppositie.
07:05
07:05
Metro

Slecht nieuws voor fans: Tupperware dreigt te verdwijnen

07:05

07:05โ‡ขExploding Pagers: Israel's Alleged Cyber Strike on Hezbollah

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on an alleged Israeli cyberattack causing Hezbollah communication devices to explode in Lebanon and Syria (NOS, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf, de Volkskrant, Het Parool, NRC). This incident has resulted in casualties and heightened tensions. American media sources are cited, claiming Israel's involvement. Concurrently, coverage continues on Prinsjesdag 2024, with Premier Schoof's government approach and budget implications discussed (Het Financieele Dagblad, Trouw, Reformatorisch Dagblad).
07:26
Metro

Kabinet vraagt Brussel om uitzondering voor regels rond asielzoekers: โ€˜We moeten gaan over ons eigen asielbeleid!โ€™

07:26
07:47

08:32โ‡ขNetherlands Seeks EU Migration Opt-Out

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Netherlands' official request to the EU for an 'opt-out' from migration rules (Metro Nieuws, NOS, De Telegraaf, de Volkskrant). This move, initiated by Asylum Minister Faber, aims to give the country more control over its asylum policy. Meanwhile, the General Political Deliberations have begun, with tensions within the coalition being noted (Het Parool, RTL Nieuws).
09:09
09:12

09:12โ‡ขTimmermans vs. Wilders: Asylum Showdown in Dutch Parliament

โŒจThe newspapers report on the General Political Deliberations, where Frans Timmermans (GroenLinks-PvdA) criticizes the government's asylum plan, calling it an attack on the democratic rule of law (Het Financieele Dagblad, NOS, NRC). Geert Wilders responds, claiming GroenLinks-PvdA lacks solutions (NRC). The debate also touches on migration policies, with Yesilgรถz expressing nostalgia for the old PvdA's stance on working-class Dutch citizens (de Volkskrant).
09:36
Metro

Na regeerprogramma en troonrede: zoveel (extra) salaris krijgt de werkende Nederlander

09:36
09:44
09:52
10:08

10:08โ‡ขTimmermans Leads Charge in Dutch Asylum Debate

โŒจThe newspapers report on the ongoing General Political Deliberations in the Dutch parliament. Frans Timmermans (GroenLinks-PvdA) criticizes the government's asylum plan, sparking debates with other parties (NRC, Het Parool, Reformatorisch Dagblad, de Volkskrant). The discussions touch on migration policies, integration, and the distribution of migrants across municipalities (NRC, Het Parool). Meanwhile, the aftermath of an alleged Israeli cyberattack on Hezbollah communication devices continues to be reported (De Telegraaf).
10:16
11:09
11:28

11:36โ‡ขWilders' Personal Plea Reopens Asylum Debate

โŒจThe newspapers report on the ongoing General Political Deliberations in the Dutch parliament. The debate has resumed with Geert Wilders opening with a personal statement about being threatened for almost twenty years (NRC, NOS). The discussion focuses on the government's asylum policy, with Rob Jetten criticizing the emergency asylum law (Het Parool). Meanwhile, the death toll from an attack on Hezbollah communication devices has risen to 12, including two children (RTL Nieuws).
11:44
11:52
12:08
12:08

12:09โ‡ขAsylum Debate Heats Up in Dutch Parliament

โŒจThe newspapers report on the ongoing General Political Deliberations in the Dutch parliament. The debate focuses on the government's asylum policy, with Rob Jetten (D66) confronting Geert Wilders (PVV) over VAT increases on culture and sports (NRC, Het Parool, de Volkskrant). Wilders defends the crisis law, stating it doesn't sideline parliament (Reformatorisch Dagblad). Meanwhile, the European Commission reaffirms that asylum and migration rules remain binding for the Netherlands (NOS).
12:40
12:48
12:48
13:09
13:12

13:20โ‡ขWilders Defends Asylum Crisis Law Amid Opposition Fury

โŒจThe newspapers report on the ongoing General Political Deliberations in the Dutch parliament. The debate centers on the government's asylum policy, with Geert Wilders (PVV) defending the crisis law and VAT increases (Reformatorisch Dagblad, Het Parool). Opposition parties criticize the measures, with attempts to drive a wedge between coalition partners (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC). The European Commission confirms that asylum rules remain binding for the Netherlands (NOS).
13:28
Metro

Energiebelasting omlaag, dit betekent het voor jouw portemonnee

13:28
14:00
14:16
15:04

15:04โ‡ขWilders Defends Asylum Law Amidst Opposition Backlash

โŒจThe newspapers report on ongoing parliamentary debates regarding asylum policies and healthcare plans. Geert Wilders (PVV) defends the crisis law and VAT increases, while opposition parties criticize these measures (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC, Reformatorisch Dagblad). The opposition expresses disappointment in PVV's healthcare plans, calling them "half-baked" (Reformatorisch Dagblad, de Volkskrant). Meanwhile, explosions in Lebanon have resulted in casualties due to detonating walkie-talkies (NOS).
15:20
16:00
16:16

16:16โ‡ขParliamentary Clash Over Asylum Policies

โŒจThe newspapers report on ongoing parliamentary debates regarding asylum policies and healthcare plans. Opposition parties criticize the government's measures, particularly those of PVV (NRC, Reformatorisch Dagblad, de Volkskrant). Meanwhile, explosions in Lebanon have resulted in casualties due to detonating communication devices, with reports of hundreds injured and at least nine dead (NOS, De Telegraaf).
16:56
17:20
18:08
18:16

18:16โ‡ขLebanon on Edge: Explosions Spark Fear of Wider Conflict

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions in Lebanon, with multiple explosions causing hundreds of injuries and at least fourteen deaths (NOS, RTL Nieuws, Trouw). The incidents involve detonating communication devices, raising concerns about potential conflict between Israel and Hezbollah (Reformatorisch Dagblad, Trouw). Domestically, parliamentary debates continue, with opposition parties criticizing NSC-substitute Van Vroonhoven on asylum policies and VAT increases (NRC, de Volkskrant).
18:48
19:28

19:44โ‡ขOpposition Grills NSC in Parliamentary Debate

โŒจThe newspapers report on the first day of General Political Deliberations in the Dutch parliament. Opposition parties are treating Geert Wilders as the de facto coalition leader, with most criticism directed at NSC spokesperson Nicolien van Vroonhoven (NRC, RTL Nieuws, de Volkskrant). In sports news, Ajax is leading 4-0 against Fortuna Sittard, with Weghorst and Klaassen receiving loud cheers (Het Parool).
19:52
20:08
20:24
21:12

22:24โ‡ขAsylum Debate Heats Up Dutch Parliament

โŒจThe newspapers report on ongoing parliamentary debates, particularly focusing on asylum policies. Opposition parties are criticizing NSC spokesperson Nicolien van Vroonhoven on the asylum crisis law (NRC, RTL Nieuws, Reformatorisch Dagblad). The coalition, including PVV, is defending the asylum project (Trouw). Additionally, there's discussion about Israel's attacks on Hezbollah, with concerns about potential escalation (de Volkskrant).