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29.03.2025

Myanmar Earthquake Toll Rises Day While Ukrainian Stabs at Dam Square

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 29.03.2025.

It displays 75 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.03.2025 โ‡ข Myanmar Earthquake Toll Rises Day While Ukrainian Stabs at Dam Square
โŒจThe Myanmar earthquake aftermath dominated coverage, with death toll reports rising from "at least 694" to "more than 1000" by morning, amid fears of tens of thousands of casualties. Military authorities reportedly bombed villages in the affected area following the disaster.

The Amsterdam Dam Square stabbing suspect was identified as a 30-year-old Ukrainian man from eastern Ukraine, named Roman D. This identification came after yesterday's incident that left five injured.

Turkish protests against Erdogan continued gaining momentum, with hundreds of thousands rallying in Istanbul for arrested mayor Imamoglu, who declared "I have no fear" in a letter. Turkish expats in the Netherlands joined protests against Erdogan's regime.

Peace talks in Ukraine appeared to stall, with a Russian negotiator indicating no ceasefire would be possible in 2025, calling the situation a "no compromise" scenario.
29.03.2025

02:04โ‡ขEnergy Crisis Squeezes Dutch Industry and Homeowners

โŒจThe newspapers report on several challenges in the Netherlands. Chinese suppliers are circumventing customs by disguising vapes as socks and using fake addresses (AD). Homeowners are exploiting loopholes in energy labels to get better classifications for their properties (Het Financieele Dagblad). Dutch industry leaders are pushing for lower energy costs and the return of subsidies to remain competitive (NRC). A stabbing incident in Amsterdam is detailed minute-by-minute (Het Parool), with coverage of a citizen arrest (Trouw). Other topics include endometriosis awareness (Metro), the Myanmar earthquake affecting 3 million displaced people (RTL Nieuws), and Europe's growing distrust of America (de Volkskrant).
04:10
Terwijl de lijst met politieke problemen groeit en het onderling wantrouwen groot is, moeten Kabinet en coalitie het eens worden over de Voorjaarsnota in april. De tijd dringt.
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08:01โ‡ขMyanmar Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 1000

โŒจThe newspapers report on the devastating earthquake in Myanmar with more than 1000 fatalities (Reformatorisch Dagblad, RTL Nieuws). Dutch customs officials are struggling with illicit imports from China, finding prohibited items regardless of which packages they inspect (AD.nl). Political challenges continue as the coalition searches for unity amid growing problems and distrust, with the Spring Budget deadline approaching in April (NRC). Other topics include dramatically increased vacation home taxes forcing owners to sell (De Telegraaf), hospital responses to stabbing victims (Het Parool), and mayors facing work pressure and aggression (de Volkskrant).
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08:42
Metro

Goed opletten! Deze ochtend is een (gedeeltelijke) zonsverduistering te zien

08:42
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09:59โ‡ขUkrainian Man Arrested for Amsterdam Dam Square Stabbings

โŒจThe newspapers report on a stabbing incident in Amsterdam's Dam Square area. A 30-year-old Ukrainian man has been arrested as the suspect (AD, Het Parool, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). Economist Susan Athey warns that AI cost savings shouldn't only benefit big tech companies, expressing concern about callcenters rapidly disappearing due to AI implementation (Het Financieele Dagblad). A partial solar eclipse is visible this morning (Metro Nieuws). Meanwhile, political tensions continue as the coalition struggles to find unity amid growing problems and mutual distrust, with April's Spring Budget deadline approaching (NRC).
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13:25โ‡ขHundreds of Thousands Rally for Arrested Istanbul Mayor

โŒจThe newspapers report on large protests in Istanbul with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets supporting arrested mayor Imamoglu, who declared "I have no fear" in a letter read to crowds (AD, de Volkskrant). Political tensions continue as the coalition struggles to find unity before April's Spring Budget deadline (NRC). Public opinion strongly supports a comprehensive fireworks ban, including among NSC voters (RTL Nieuws). Other topics include complaints about living conditions in Amsterdam's tallest residential tower (Het Parool), fundraising after a care farm fire (Reformatorisch Dagblad), and the environmental impact of discarded clothing (De Telegraaf).
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Vanuit het hele land kwamen Turken naar Istanbul om te demonstreren. Voor de vrijlating van burgemeester Imamoglu, maar vooral voor de Turkse democratie. โ€˜Turkije begint steeds meer op Noord-Korea te lijken.โ€™
16:11
16:28
Metro

Nachtbrakers opgelet: laat opblijven vergroot risico op depressie

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16:35โ‡ขTurkish Democracy Protests Erupt Nationwide

โŒจThe newspapers report on Turkish citizens demonstrating massively for democracy and the release of Istanbul's mayor Imamoglu, with protestors warning Turkey is becoming like North Korea (NRC). International tensions continue as a Russian negotiator indicates a possible lack of ceasefire in 2025 (AD.nl). Social issues include night owls facing increased depression risks (Metro), the human toll in Gaza with 474 pages of children's names among casualties (Trouw), and friendship between shooting victims in Oosterhout (RTL Nieuws). Other topics include global Tesla protests reaching Amsterdam (Het Parool), youth silence hampering crime investigations (De Telegraaf), and weight-loss medications' revolutionary effects across body systems (de Volkskrant).
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Metro

Mama gaat op date: โ€˜Ineens stonden mijn ex en zoon voor de deurโ€™

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