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28.04.2025

28.04.2025Iberian Peninsula Darkness Day During Government Cyberbattle

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 28.04.2025.

It displays 123 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.04.2025Iberian Peninsula Darkness Day During Government Cyberbattle
Dutch government websites across cities and provinces experienced a large-scale DDoS attack, reportedly by pro-Russian hackers, as military spending worldwide reached post-Cold War highs. The attack coincided with Putin announcing a May holiday ceasefire while Trump continued pressuring him after the Vatican meeting with Zelensky.

By midday, attention shifted to an unprecedented power outage affecting Spain and Portugal. Initially suspected as a cyberattack, EU officials later attributed it to the disconnection of Spanish and French electrical networks. Spain declared a state of emergency as officials predicted restoration could take 6-10 hours or potentially a week.

Domestically, reports showed adult vaccination programs facing delays deemed "unworthy of the Netherlands," while new plans for discounted public transport passes for low-income residents were announced. Post-King's Day cleanup continued in Amsterdam, with divers recovering unusual items including an oven from the canals.
28.04.2025
01:32

01:33Global Military Spending Surges Post-Cold War High

The newspapers report on rising global military expenditure, with the largest increase since the Cold War due to geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts (NRC). In local news, a new public transport pass aims to make travel significantly cheaper for low-income individuals (AD.nl). Dutch accounting firms are recruiting internationally, seeking personnel as far as Sri Lanka and South Africa to address staffing shortages (Het Financieele Dagblad). Defense wants to reclaim the Budel barracks from asylum seekers for military use (De Telegraaf), while Israel continues strikes on southern Beirut despite a ceasefire (RTL Nieuws).
04:57
06:25
Metro

Consumentenbond waarschuwt voor fouten op kassabonnen regiosupermarkten

06:25

06:27Adult Vaccination Delays Deemed "Unworthy" of Netherlands

The newspapers report on adult vaccination programs facing delays due to bureaucracy and financial disputes, described as "unworthy of the Netherlands" (AD.nl). President Trump appears to be increasing pressure on Putin following his meeting with Zelensky in Vatican City, showing more critical views of Putin's intentions (NRC). Local consumer issues include warnings about receipt errors at regional supermarkets (Metro Nieuws) and concerns about increasingly larger and heavier cars in Amsterdam, termed "autobesitas" by a city official (Het Parool). Other reports cover the high number of emergency passports being issued (RTL Nieuws) and rising concerns about fake driver's licenses (De Telegraaf).
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08:04
Metro

Trump begint wat te balen van Poetin: ‘Ik wil dat hij stopt schieten en een deal tekent’

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09:22DDoS Attack Cripples Dutch Government Websites

The newspapers report on a large-scale DDoS attack against websites of several Dutch cities and provinces, allegedly by pro-Russian actors (AD.nl). Trump is increasing pressure on Putin to stop fighting and sign a peace deal after meeting with Zelensky (Metro Nieuws, Reformatorisch Dagblad). The International Court of Justice in The Hague begins hearings about Israel's treatment of the United Nations, making it the third concurrent international case against Israel (NRC). Other stories include a deadly bombing at a migrant center in Yemen killing 68 people (RTL Nieuws), Liverpool winning the Premier League title under Dutch manager Arne Slot (De Telegraaf), and challenges to implementing free childcare in the Netherlands (Trouw).
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10:35
Metro

Zonliefhebbers opgelet: donderdag piekt het lenteweer met 25 graden

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11:34

11:35Massive Power Outage Hits Iberian Peninsula

The newspapers report on a massive power outage affecting large parts of Spain and Portugal, with the cause still unknown (AD.nl, RTL Nieuws, de Volkskrant). In domestic politics, the Council of State has criticized the cabinet's proposal to reduce Schiphol Airport operations, demanding clarification from Infrastructure Minister Barry Madlener regarding his incomplete response to European Commission concerns (Het Financieele Dagblad). Other news includes post-King's Day cleanup in Amsterdam where divers removed unusual items including an oven and plush bison head from canals (Het Parool), and warmer spring weather predicted for Thursday with temperatures reaching 25°C (Metro Nieuws).
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12:59

13:02Cyberattack Suspected in Iberian Peninsula Blackout

The newspapers report on a massive power outage affecting Spain and Portugal with multiple sources covering its status and possible causes (AD.nl, Reformatorisch Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf, de Volkskrant). Spanish officials suggest a cyberattack might be responsible, while restoration could take 6-10 hours, though some regions like Basque Country are already regaining electricity (De Telegraaf, de Volkskrant). Other news includes analysis of why American tech giants remain vulnerable to prosecution despite courting Trump (Het Parool) and speculation about whether Trump could inadvertently boost his Canadian counterpart's election chances (Trouw).
13:08
Metro

‘Zebra striping’ maakt alcohol drinken bewuster én socialer: wat houdt deze nieuwe trend in?

13:08
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13:16
Miljoenen mensen hebben last van de stroomstoring. In Madrid loopt het verkeer vast, pinautomaten in veel steden werken niet meer en vluchten worden geannuleerd. Een cyberaanval wordt niet uitgesloten.
13:16
13:59
Metro

Weer staking in België: treinverkeer plat, met gevolgen voor Nederland

13:59

14:00Massive Blackout Paralyzes Iberian Peninsula

The newspapers report extensively on a massive power outage affecting Spain and Portugal (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad, Reformatorisch Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf, Trouw, de Volkskrant). The blackout is expected to last until late evening, with restoration taking 6-10 hours. Spanish authorities haven't ruled out a cyberattack as the cause. The outage has created chaos, including traffic jams, non-functioning ATMs, and flight cancellations. Additional reports cover a Belgian railway strike affecting Dutch connections (Metro Nieuws) and noise enforcement issues at Schiphol Airport (NRC).
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15:41

15:44Iberian Power Outage May Last Week

The newspapers report extensively on the massive power outage affecting Spain and Portugal. New developments indicate the blackout could take up to a week to fully resolve (RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). The EU has stated there are no indications of a cyberattack (AD.nl, De Telegraaf), with Portuguese authorities attributing the cause to "extreme temperature fluctuations" in Spain (de Volkskrant). The outage has severely impacted daily life, with only essential items being available for cash purchase in affected areas (Het Financieele Dagblad). Other news includes reports of chemical weapons being used in South Sudan's ongoing power struggle (NRC).
17:15
17:40
Metro

Grannies: ‘Zie er ‘s morgens zo slecht uit dat m’n telefoon mij ook niet herkent’

17:40
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19:06

19:08Spain Declares State of Emergency Over Power Crisis

The newspapers report extensively on Spain's declaration of a state of emergency in parts of the country due to a massive power outage (AD.nl, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf, NRC). Some regions have begun to regain electricity while others continue to face major disruptions (RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). The blackout has severely impacted daily life, with transportation systems failing, ATMs non-functional, and internet dependency becoming painfully apparent (NRC). In other news, pro-Israeli Christians have organized protests in Amsterdam advocating for the 59 remaining hostages (Reformatorisch Dagblad), while expatriate players have revitalized local football club Devo'58 (Het Parool).
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