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22.04.2025

22.04.2025Pope's Funeral Collides With King's Day

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 22.04.2025.

It displays 100 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.04.2025Pope's Funeral Collides With King's Day
The morning began with preparations for Pope Francis' funeral, scheduled for Saturday which coincides with the Dutch King's Day. By afternoon, authorities announced King's Day would continue with royal family members remaining in the Netherlands, though celebrations would start an hour later. Prime Minister Schoof would attend the funeral instead.

Russian threats dominated security news as MIVD reported the first Russian sabotage attack on Dutch soil and attempts to disrupt European elections. The intelligence service warned Russian military production now exceeds frontline requirements.

Economic concerns emerged with IMF downgrading growth projections due to trade wars, describing a "new era" of uncertainty. Domestically, Albert Heijn employees reported data breaches with salary information reaching "Russian cyber gangs."

Ukraine peace negotiations received significant coverage with reports of potential US willingness to make major concessions to Russia, including recognition of annexed territories.
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Metro

Kleine scholen in steden dreigen toeslag kwijt te raken: ‘Het wordt fuseren of sluiten’

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07:19Pope's Legacy Stirs Debate as Vacation Homes Prices Spike

The newspapers report on the death of Pope Francis, with coverage focusing on his legacy of leaving "a church in confusion" (Trouw) and the fact he never visited his native Argentina (de Volkskrant). In political news, reports examine Putin's true intentions regarding peace with Ukraine (Reformatorisch Dagblad), while world leaders Trump and Macron plan to attend the Pope's funeral (RTL Nieuws). Domestic issues include rising vacation home prices despite doubts (De Telegraaf, AD.nl), small schools in cities potentially losing subsidies (Metro Nieuws), and negotiations over Ajax's championship celebration costs, with Mayor Halsema wanting the club to pay half (Het Parool).
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Metro

Witte rook, zwarte rook: zo wordt een nieuwe paus gekozen

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09:25Russian Sabotage Reaches Dutch Soil

The newspapers report on Russian threats to the Netherlands, with MIVD warning of Russian hackers attempting to sabotage European elections (RTL Nieuws) and the first Russian sabotage attack on Dutch soil (AD.nl). The military intelligence service predicts Russian threats to Europe will increase even if the Ukraine war ends (de Volkskrant). Pope Francis's death remains prominent, with coverage of his funeral preparations (Het Parool, De Telegraaf) and papal election procedures (Metro Nieuws). Dutch public opinion is increasingly critical of the government's Israel policy, with only 15% supporting it, including among PVV voters (NRC).
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Metro

Paulien Cornelisse nieuw jurylid bij De Slimste Mens: dit zijn de reacties

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11:23Pope's Funeral Clashes With King's Day

The newspapers report on a scheduling conflict between King's Day and the Pope's funeral (AD.nl, De Telegraaf), with discussions about potential protocol changes or adjustments to the Dutch national holiday. Prime Minister Schoof has traveled to Japan to strengthen ties and prevent a "trade war" affecting chip technology amid threats of new American import tariffs (NRC). Other stories include the appointment of former minister Van Weyenberg as Amsterdam's building alderman (Het Parool), concerns about cryptocurrency derivatives market Hyperliquid becoming "FTX 2.0" (Het Financieele Dagblad), and palliative patients receiving psilocybin mushrooms for treatment (Trouw).
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Metro

Koningsdag-liefhebber? Zóveel mensen willen het feest liever schrappen

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14:33IMF Warns of Growth Slowdown Amid Trade Wars

The newspapers extensively report on the IMF's economic forecasts, warning of significant lower global growth due to trade wars (NRC, Het Financieele Dagblad, AD.nl). While not predicting an immediate recession, the IMF speaks of a "new era" with uncertainty and unpredictability affecting financial markets. Other headlines cover King's Day preparations, with a poll showing some Dutch want to abolish the holiday (Metro Nieuws), climate activists disrupting an ING shareholders meeting (Het Parool), euthanasia accessibility issues amid doctor shortages (Trouw), and speculation about the next pope potentially coming from Africa or Asia (RTL Nieuws).
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Moskou beweert open te staan voor rechtstreekse vredesgesprekken met Kyiv. Maar terwijl het Kremlin zoete broodjes bakt, wijzen experts op vertragingstactieken en politieke ruilhandel – met Oekraïne als inzet.
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16:28Third Oosterhout Shooting Victim Dies

The newspapers report on a fatal shooting in Oosterhout with a third victim now confirmed dead (AD.nl, RTL Nieuws). Peace negotiations regarding Ukraine receive significant coverage, with reports of Moscow's potential delaying tactics (NRC), Trump suggesting Crimea need not return to Ukraine (Trouw), and the US reportedly ready to make major concessions to Russia (de Volkskrant). Environmental activists from Extinction Rebellion disrupted ING's shareholder meeting, requiring police intervention (Het Financieele Dagblad). Royal news includes discussions about Princess Amalia and Queen Máxima potentially attending the Pope's funeral, which coincides with King's Day celebrations (De Telegraaf).
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18:20Royal Family Skips Pope's Funeral for King's Day

The newspapers report on several royal-related developments as King's Day and the Pope's funeral coincide. No royal family members will attend the Pope's funeral, with King's Day celebrations starting later (AD.nl, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). Russian threats to the Netherlands feature prominently, with military intelligence warning about increased Russian cyber operations and sabotage attempts on Dutch soil (NRC, de Volkskrant). The government is approaching a climate agreement featuring more electric vehicles and CO₂ capture, designed to minimize financial impact (Het Financieele Dagblad). Additionally, coalition housing policy changes have left stakeholders dissatisfied (Trouw).
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