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29.04.2025

29.04.2025Power Restoration Day After Iberian Blackout

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 29.04.2025.

It displays 103 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.04.2025Power Restoration Day After Iberian Blackout
The morning coverage focused on Spain and Portugal's recovery from the massive power outage that began the previous day, with 99% of electricity restored by early morning. By afternoon, reports confirmed at least five deaths in Spain related to the blackout. Concerns about Netherlands' vulnerability to similar events emerged, with TenneT executives arguing against "decoupling" European power grids.

Economic concerns dominated midday reporting as CPB warned the coalition's decisions were increasing the budget deficit, and the World Bank forecast significant commodity price drops through 2026.

A man was arrested following allegations of sexual assault captured on video during King's Day celebrations. International coverage included ICJ hearings on Israel's humanitarian aid blockade in Gaza, skepticism about Putin's ceasefire proposal, and Trump's statement that Zelensky "should have kept his mouth shut." Reports also noted asylum applications in the Netherlands had halved.
29.04.2025
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In Barcelona zijn in samenwerking met het Rode Kruis 1.200 bedden klaargezet voor gestrande reizigers. Ook blijft de metro in de stad, die grotendeels weer werkt, de hele nacht rijden om gestrande reizigers naar hun bestemming te brengen.
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01:06Iberian Blackout Caused By French Network Disconnection

The newspapers report extensively on a major power outage affecting Spain and Portugal, with several developments in the situation. The blackout was reportedly caused by the disconnection of the Spanish electrical network from the French one (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad). Power has begun to return to various regions (RTL Nieuws), while train stations in Spain remain open for stranded travelers, with Barcelona setting up 1,200 beds and keeping metro services running overnight (NRC). Dutch media also questions whether such a widespread blackout could happen in the Netherlands (De Telegraaf). Security experts note that Russia is watching the situation with interest (Het Financieele Dagblad).
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06:35Spain's Power Grid Nearly Fully Restored

The newspapers report on Spain's power outage recovery with 99% of electricity now restored (RTL Nieuws). In political news, Mark Carney has won Canada's election as an "anti-Trump" candidate (de Volkskrant). Domestic concerns include targeted holiday pay increases for specific workers (AD.nl), criminal organizations recruiting vulnerable youth as "cannon fodder" (De Telegraaf), and police outsourcing detainee care to a controversial commercial party (Trouw). International relations coverage focuses on Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang's warm reception in The Hague while critics were kept at a distance (NRC), and pro-Israel Christians demonstrating in Amsterdam for hostages still in Gaza (Reformatorisch Dagblad).
07:20
Metro

Werk je parttime? Dan krijg je dit jaar een stuk minder vakantiegeld

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Metro

Na seks op Koningsdag: is het maken en delen van video’s van naakte mensen strafbaar?

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09:04Energy Emergency Fund Closes After One Week

The newspapers report on several societal and economic issues. The emergency energy fund has closed after just one week (AD.nl). Budget concerns are highlighted as the Central Planning Bureau warns government deficit is increasing due to spring budget plans and optimistic savings estimates (Het Financieele Dagblad). Privacy questions arise regarding filming naked people during King's Day celebrations (Metro Nieuws). Reports detail how critical protesters were kept out of sight during a Chinese state visit (NRC), while pro-Israel demonstrations occurred in Amsterdam (Reformatorisch Dagblad). Spain and Portugal have recovered from their massive power outage (RTL Nieuws), and holiday pay is expected to be lower this year (De Telegraaf).
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11:21Budget Deficit Rises Under Coalition Plans

The newspapers report on fiscal concerns as the CPB warns that coalition decisions are increasing the budget deficit (de Volkskrant, Het Financieele Dagblad). In Turkey, President Erdogan's control over the judiciary is criticized as undermining judicial independence (NRC). A prosecution demands 180 hours of community service for a man who abandoned his date after an overdose (Het Parool). Other stories include Spain's power outage not being caused by weather (RTL Nieuws), workwear becoming fashionable among office workers (AD.nl), and a feature on the only woman in Syria's cabinet (Trouw).
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Metro

Jongerenonderzoek: geef je mening en maak kans op een cadeaubon (t.w.v. 50 euro)

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13:55European Power Grid Security Debated

The newspapers report on energy supply concerns with TenneT rejecting criticism that interconnected European power grids create vulnerability to blackouts (Het Financieele Dagblad, Trouw). International news focuses on skepticism about Putin's ceasefire plan (De Telegraaf) and Erdogan's control over Turkey's judiciary (NRC). Trump's foreign policy is criticized for creating unrest (Reformatorisch Dagblad), with reports of Trump and Musk targeting government and citizens (de Volkskrant). In lighter news, Mo Salah's viral title selfie may have been staged (AD.nl), while a carnival accident in Hilversum has shocked the industry (RTL Nieuws).
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Metro

Renny (57) is hoofdconducteur en deelt treinverhalen: ‘Mijn boodschap is simpel: heb aandacht voor elkaar’

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16:10Spain Blackout Deaths Raise Dutch Vulnerability Concerns

The newspapers report on the major power outage in Spain, with multiple deaths reported (Reformatorisch Dagblad) and concerns about vulnerability to similar events (NRC, RTL Nieuws). Several sources cover the arrest of a man following allegations of sexual assault captured on video during King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam (AD.nl, Het Parool, De Telegraaf). In economic news, the World Bank forecasts significant drops in commodity prices through 2026, potentially tempering inflation but hurting growth prospects for developing countries (Het Financieele Dagblad). A new calculation method shows climate damage per oil company, with Shell's damage estimated at 1.42 trillion dollars (Trouw).
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19:51Trump's Foreign Policy Ripples Across Global Arena

The newspapers report on Trump's foreign policy impacts. In an interview, Trump claims Zelensky should have "kept his mouth shut" (AD.nl). American farmers are suffering from Trump's trade war with China while Brazil benefits from increased export opportunities (Het Financieele Dagblad). Harvard appears to be yielding to Trump by changing its DEI department name (de Volkskrant). Trouw notes Trump's presidency represents an unprecedented break with the past. Security concerns are highlighted as a German defense specialist warns NATO countries could fall prey to Russia within years (Reformatorisch Dagblad). Domestically, there's discussion about Netherlands' vulnerability to power outages like those in Spain and Portugal (NRC).
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