The Hear
Flag of netherlands
23.03.2025

23.03.2025 โ€” Istanbul Mayor Removal Day While Arctic Waters Stir

THE
The Hear Logo
HEAR

This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 23.03.2025.

It displays 102 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.03.2025 โ‡ข Istanbul Mayor Removal Day While Arctic Waters Stir
โŒจThe progression of Turkey's political crisis dominated coverage as Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu, initially reported detained, was officially removed from office by afternoon while being nominated as presidential candidate by evening. Demonstrations continued despite police crackdowns, completing the "anti-fascism" narrative thread from yesterday's Amsterdam protests.

Trump's strategic focus shifted to the Arctic Circle, with reports of his success in countering Chinese and Russian military expansion through control of deep-sea ports and icebreakers, aligning with the week's European rearmament theme.

In sports, Verstappen struggled from a fourth-place start to finish fourth in China's Grand Prix, with post-race drama as Hamilton and Leclerc were disqualified. The evening concluded with Netherlands forcing penalties against Spain in an intense Nations League match before ultimately losing.

Israel continued to feature prominently with Tel Aviv protests against Netanyahu's "Putin-style democracy" and reports of 50,000 Gazans killed.
23.03.2025
02:32
02:40
05:01
05:32
05:40
06:44
06:52

06:53โ‡ขTrump's Economic Uncertainty Grips Global Markets

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on international political developments, with a focus on Donald Trump's impact on global economics and security. Multiple sources highlight Trump's economic policies creating uncertainty for businesses and investors (NRC), alongside his strategic successes against Chinese and Russian military expansion in the Arctic (De Telegraaf). Middle East coverage includes public anger toward Netanyahu in Jerusalem, with protests calling Israel's direction "fascistic" (de Volkskrant). The ongoing crisis in Turkey continues with prosecutors demanding Istanbul's mayor remain imprisoned, while protests persist (RTL Nieuws, Trouw). Cultural coverage features behind-the-scenes insights into Arjen Lubach's show (AD) and an interview with Simon Carmiggelt's son (Het Parool).
07:00
07:33
Metro

Financiรซle fout: โ€˜Ik ben door crypto de helft van mijn spaargeld kwijtgeraaktโ€™

07:33

08:13โ‡ขVerstappen Climbs to Fifth After Hamilton Pitstop

โŒจThe newspapers report on a mix of sports and financial topics. In motorsports, Verstappen has moved to fifth place after Hamilton's pitstop with rain expected (AD). Financial coverage includes a crypto investor losing half of their savings (Metro Nieuws) and problems with Rotterdam's attraction park (de Volkskrant). International relations feature Trump's strategic success against Chinese and Russian military expansion in the Arctic Circle, involving deep-sea ports, airfields, and icebreakers (De Telegraaf). Environmental initiatives are highlighted with Bangladesh's new green clothing factories being encouraged (Trouw).
09:28
11:07
11:07

11:13โ‡ขPope Francis Returns to Public After Hospital Stay

โŒจThe newspapers report on international developments with Pope Francis appearing in public after months in hospital (AD). Columbia University is facing criticism for yielding to Trump's threats to cut millions in subsidies over Gaza protests (NRC). Istanbul's mayor remains imprisoned, sparking concerns about escalating tensions in Turkey (RTL Nieuws). Environmental conservation is discussed with calls for hedge restoration in the Dutch landscape (Trouw). The Pentagon has removed non-white military history from its website in what's described as a fight against "diversity ideology" (de Volkskrant).
11:15
Metro

Er zijn waarschijnlijk miljarden meer mensen op aarde dan we denken

11:15
12:05
13:37
13:46
14:11
14:20
14:28
15:01

15:03โ‡ขIstanbul Mayor Imamoglu Ousted While Detained

โŒจThe newspapers report on several sports and international developments. In Formula 1, Ferrari faced a major setback with both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc being disqualified after the Chinese Grand Prix (AD). In Turkey, Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been removed from office and remains detained, as his party prepares to select a presidential candidate (NRC, RTL Nieuws). Other topics include a significant unexpected drop in asylum seekers from safe countries (De Telegraaf), reduced tourism to the US due to anti-Trump sentiment (de Volkskrant), and claims that Earth's population might be billions more than currently estimated (Metro Nieuws).
15:10
15:34
15:42
15:59
16:41
16:41
17:15
Metro

Ex-treem gรชnant: โ€˜Mijn ex hield een Excel-bestand bij met mijn foutenโ€™

17:15
17:23

17:25โ‡ขIstanbul Mayor Removed While Putin Evades Child Abduction Accountability

โŒจThe newspapers report on Turkish political crisis with Mayor Imamoglu of Istanbul being removed from office while remaining detained, sparking ongoing protests and anger (NRC, RTL Nieuws). International news includes concerns about Putin potentially escaping accountability for the alleged abduction of 20,000 Ukrainian children (De Telegraaf). Unusual stories feature former Philippine president Duterte complaining about Dutch prison food (AD), and someone tracking their partner's mistakes in Excel (Metro Nieuws). Domestic discussions cover responsible cat ownership requiring microchipping and neutering (Trouw) and managing children's phone usage through educational festivals (de Volkskrant).
17:56
18:13
19:53

21:04โ‡ขTel Aviv Protests Against "King" Netanyahu

โŒจThe newspapers report on a mix of sports and international news. In sports, Netherlands is playing Spain in the Nations League with Depay scoring an equalizer after a controversial penalty (AD). International coverage focuses on the Israel-Gaza conflict with reports of 50,000 Gazans killed (RTL Nieuws) and Tel Aviv protests against Netanyahu's leadership style, described as "Putin-like" (de Volkskrant). Dutch-American relations appear strained with declining bookings to the US, though some travelers are undeterred despite reportedly deleting Trump-related messages from their phones (NRC). Domestically, the accounting sector faces ongoing staffing shortages (Het Financieele Dagblad) while Minister Faber is criticized for ignoring inspection advice when drafting asylum legislation (Trouw).