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26.05.2025

26.05.2025 โ€” Day of Trump's Putin Rebuke and Wilders' Asylum Ultimatum

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 26.05.2025.

It displays 113 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

26.05.2025 โ‡ข Day of Trump's Putin Rebuke and Wilders' Asylum Ultimatum
โŒจRussia's massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine (364 drones reported) dominated morning coverage, with Trump's unusually harsh condemnation of Putin as "completely insane" receiving significant attention. The Kremlin dismissed this as "emotional overload." By midday, focus shifted to Trump's postponement of 50% EU tariffs until July 9 following his call with Von der Leyen.

Domestic coverage revealed farmers facing displacement for military expansion, with Carolien's farm being requisitioned for a "super barracks." The Council of State warned that cabinet plans to relax nitrogen regulations were legally risky. By afternoon, Wilders delivered an ultimatum demanding a "total asylum stop within weeks" enforced by military border control, threatening government collapse. Opposition parties dismissed this as political theater.

Evening news focused on an incident at Liverpool's championship celebration where a car drove into the crowd, injuring 27 people who required hospitalization.
26.05.2025
03:38

05:08โ‡ขTrump Blasts 'Insane' Putin Following Massive Ukraine Strike

โŒจThe newspapers report on a major Russian attack on Ukraine that has drawn international criticism, with Trump calling Putin "completely insane" (AD.nl, RTL Nieuws). Trump has also confirmed delaying tariffs against the EU until July 9 (Reformatorisch Dagblad). Humanitarian crises feature with UN refugee medical aid being cut in Egypt for Sudanese refugees, creating a "disastrous situation" with preventable deaths expected to rise (NRC). Domestically, Amsterdam inner-city residents are suing the municipality for not adhering to self-imposed tourist limits (Het Parool), while young people are committing widespread insurance fraud by registering scooters under their parents' names to lower premiums (De Telegraaf).
05:28
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Metro

Artsen luiden de noodklok: โ€˜Wacht tot 14 met een smartphone, social media pas vanaf 16โ€™

06:27
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07:46โ‡ขTrump Delays European Tariffs After Von der Leyen Call

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's postponement of 50% tariffs on European products until July 9 after speaking with EU Commission President Von der Leyen (Het Financieele Dagblad). Trump also condemned Putin as "insane" following more Russian drone attacks on Kyiv (NRC, de Volkskrant). Domestic issues include a military official contacting a farmer about her property blocking plans for a mega-barracks (AD.nl) and Amsterdam residents taking legal action against the city for exceeding self-imposed tourist limits (Het Parool). Doctors are calling for smartphone use to be delayed until age 14 and social media until 16 (Metro Nieuws).
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09:19
Metro

KLM-piloten trekken aan de bel over โ€™trucโ€™ bij onderhoud oudere vliegtuigen: โ€˜Veiligheid niet langer op 1โ€™

09:19
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09:59โ‡ขMemorial Site Stuffed Animals Stolen by Laughing Men

โŒจThe newspapers report on multiple local incidents. The theft of stuffed animals from a memorial site for Jeffrey and Emma has caused outrage, with family members describing the video of laughing men taking the items as "horrible" (AD.nl, De Telegraaf). Environmental concerns arise as the Council of State warns the cabinet's plan for more flexible nitrogen norms is "risky" and may not hold up in court (Het Financieele Dagblad). Meanwhile, KLM pilots have raised safety concerns about maintenance "tricks" on older aircraft (Metro Nieuws), and Russia continues intense drone attacks on Ukraine (NRC, de Volkskrant).
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12:11

12:13โ‡ขRussia Escalates Drone Warfare Against Ukraine

โŒจThe newspapers report on entrepreneurs massively underreporting their salaries to tax authorities, with limited government oversight (Het Financieele Dagblad). Russia's military campaign against Ukraine intensifies with over 300 kamikaze drones launched in one night, potentially escalating to 500 daily (NRC). Trump's criticism of Putin as "crazy" appears to have little practical impact (RTL Nieuws). The Council of State warns that cabinet plans to ease nitrogen regulations are legally questionable (de Volkskrant). Other topics include concerns about drinking water shortages (Reformatorisch Dagblad), a marathon cabaret performance at Carrรฉ (Het Parool), and questions about Rwanda's women's cycling promotion (Trouw).
12:37
Metro

Bizar: op video te zien hoe jongeren knuffels bij gedenkplaats Jeffrey en Emma stelen

12:37
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13:55

13:56โ‡ขWilders Demands Total Asylum Stop With Military Enforcement

โŒจThe newspapers report on Geert Wilders' demand for a complete asylum stop "within weeks," threatening to collapse the government if this isn't implemented (AD.nl, Reformatorisch Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). Wilders suggests using the military to close borders for asylum seekers. Meanwhile, EU Commission President Von der Leyen's phone call with Trump has resulted in a postponement of tariffs on European products (Het Financieele Dagblad). Minister Wiersma plans to relax nitrogen calculations despite critical advice from the Council of State, which sees little room for this approach (NRC). Other news includes the theft of stuffed animals from a memorial site for Jeffrey and Emma (Metro Nieuws).
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14:38
Metro

Wilders wil mensen met dubbele nationaliteit kunnen uitzetten, dreigt met kabinetsval als er geen asielstop komt

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17:01โ‡ขExperts Demand Smartphone Ban for Under-14s

โŒจThe newspapers report on Geert Wilders' ultimatum demanding a total asylum stop with military enforcement of borders, threatening government collapse if not implemented (Metro Nieuws, RTL Nieuws). Opposition parties dismiss this as a "political show" (RTL Nieuws). Another significant topic is the push for smartphone restrictions for children, with 2,000 doctors and experts signing an open letter advocating a ban for children under 14 (NRC, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Other coverage includes prosecutors rejecting excuses from Tarwekamp explosion suspects (AD.nl), a child murder case highlighting domestic violence risk assessment challenges (Trouw), and a 750-minute cabaret marathon at Carrรฉ (de Volkskrant, Het Parool).
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17:45
Metro

De Spaarrekening: โ€˜Onze โ€˜budgetโ€™ bruiloft kostte 2300 euroโ€™

17:45
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18:51

19:06โ‡ขCar Plows Into Liverpool Championship Celebration Crowd

โŒจThe newspapers report on a car driving into a crowd during Liverpool's championship celebration, with a 53-year-old British man arrested (AD.nl, Het Parool, De Telegraaf). Political tensions continue as Geert Wilders threatens a government crisis if stricter asylum measures aren't implemented soon, with experts calling his demands unrealistic (NRC). International news includes a potential Hamas agreement to an American ceasefire proposal in Gaza (RTL Nieuws) and Israel's plans to occupy three-quarters of Gaza within two months (Trouw). Russia's massive air attacks on Ukraine appear aimed at breaking Western resistance (de Volkskrant).
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