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24.12.2024

24.12.2024The Day Phone Thieves Met Justice

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 24.12.2024.

It displays 99 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.12.2024The Day Phone Thieves Met Justice
Morning reports revealed widespread infostealer virus infections affecting tens of thousands of Dutch citizens' private data, marking a significant digital security breach. This coincided with analysis showing A-brand products' 44% price increase over five years.

By midday, courts delivered sentences in the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv violence case, with five defendants receiving prison terms up to six months - lighter than prosecutor demands. The Ede café hostage-taker received nine months imprisonment plus mandatory psychiatric treatment.

The afternoon brought resolution to the Blokker retail saga, as Roland Palmer emerged to save his uncle's chain. ASML's leadership offered candid insights into European innovation challenges. Evening concluded with Serious Request charity achieving its highest donation total in ten years at €11.5 million, despite finale cancellation.
24.12.2024
05:19
07:35
Metro

Infostealers besmetten jouw telefoon of computer en stelen ‘stiekem’ privégegevens, dit is hoe virus te werk gaat

07:35

07:36Infostealer Virus Hits Dutch Privacy

The newspapers report on two major security concerns: a widespread infostealer virus affecting tens of thousands of Dutch citizens' private data (RTL, Metro), and the significant rise in explosions throughout 2024 challenging traditional police methods (NOS). Additionally, coverage focuses on A-brand products showing a 44% price increase over five years (AD), while concerns emerge about new legislation potentially enabling exploitation of foreign sex workers (NRC).
08:07
09:43
10:15
Metro

Nederlanders hebben meer beschikbaar inkomen. hypotheekschuld neemt wel toe

10:15
10:32
10:57

11:02Ajax-Maccabi Rioters Get Prison Time

The newspapers extensively report on prison sentences handed down to rioters involved in violence during the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match, with sentences reaching up to six months (AD, NOS, RTL, Parool, Trouw). Economic coverage notes Dutch households' increasing disposable income alongside rising mortgage debt (Metro), while VNO-NCW chair Thijssen advocates for stronger European economic integration (FD). The Houthi's continued attacks on Israel from Yemen receive attention (NRC).
11:19
De Italiaanse hoofdstad Rome verwacht 25 tot 30 miljoen bezoekers tijdens het Heilig Jaar, dat op kerstavond begint. De Romeinen mopperen al maanden dat hun stad er als een bouwplaats bijligt.
11:19
11:19
11:27
11:43
11:51
11:59
13:19
Metro

Stop op levering Russisch gas aan Oekraïne: dit betekent dat voor ons

13:19
13:19

13:21Ede Hostage-Taker Gets Prison and Treatment

The newspapers report extensively on the sentencing of a man who held cafe staff hostage in Ede, receiving nine months in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment (AD, RTL, Telegraaf). In a separate case, four out of five defendants received lighter sentences than demanded for riots during the Ajax-Maccabi match, with most avoiding court appearance due to media attention (NRC, NOS). Meanwhile, attention turns to Russian gas supply cuts to Ukraine (Metro).
14:15
14:23
14:31
15:03

15:13Dutch Corporate Giants Reveal New Faces

The newspapers report extensively on new leadership developments at major Dutch companies, with ASML's CEO Fouquet discussing the challenges of leading the tech giant (NRC), while Blokker's new owner Roland Palmer emerges from anonymity (FD). Meanwhile, interim Prime Minister Schoof visits Dutch troops in Lithuania, bringing holiday treats and discussing military preparedness (RTL, Telegraaf). A significant fraud case concludes with Tiffany receiving a prison sentence for million-euro scam (AD).
15:19
Metro

Wat is handiger in 2025: een vast of variabel energiecontract?

15:19
17:11
17:35
Grote zorgen over dreigende gastekorten deze winter zijn er nog niet, maar de winter van volgend jaar wordt spannender als Nederland met weinig voorraad de lente ingaat.
17:35
18:15

18:57Dutch Gas Tanks Hit European Bottom

The newspapers report on energy concerns, with Dutch gas storage levels being the lowest in Europe (FD) and discussions about fixed versus variable energy contracts for 2025 (Metro). The Serious Request charity show's finale was cancelled (AD, RTL), while pig farmers in Limburg seek to end operations en masse (Trouw). A historical note emerges with the identification of two individuals in Westerbork camp footage (Reformatorisch Dagblad).
19:11
19:43
Metro

Serious Request is qua succes helemaal terug: hoogste bedrag in 10 jaar

19:43
21:59