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3 steps to reopen the Netherlands

The Netherlands is going to open up. Not all at once, but…
Earlier Coronavirus press conference on Friday, as hospital problems mount

Coronavirus press conference this Friday, as hospital problems grow

Demissionary prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo…
Press conference: Light lockdown and 2G policy to comeMatt Seymour

Press conference: Light lockdown and 2G policy to come

The Netherlands will be going into a three-week light lockdown.…
New coronavirus measures: face masks are back, more working at home again and coronapass entry in more locations

New coronavirus measures: face masks are back, more working at home again and coronapass entry in more locations

The government  has announced this second of November, 2021,…
As of 25 September, we no longer have to stay 1.5 metres from others. The coronavirus entry pass system is being introduced

Netherlands to reopen further with coronavirus entry pass

As of 25 September, we no longer have to stay 1.5 metres…
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Ordering free COVID self-tests

The Dutch government has announced that between 10 August and…
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Coronavirus vaccinations without appointment

Have you not been vaccinated against COVID-19 yet but do you…
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Proof that the corona-vaccine works

The age of corona patients admitted to hospital is shooting down.…
Lockdown measures tightened including curfewAnne Nygard

Lockdown measures tightened including curfew

On the evening of  Wednesday 20 January, prime minister Mark…
Netherlands to remain in lockdown until at least 9 February inclusiveMartin Sanchez on Unsplash

Dutch lockdown continues until at least 9 February

On the evening of Tuesday 12 January, prime minister Mark…
From December 1, face masks compulsory in all indoor public places in the NetherlandsUnsplash

From 1 December, face masks compulsory in all indoor public places in the Netherlands

To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, it is compulsory to…
Cabinet tightens up measuresMarkus Winkler

Cabinet tightens up measures to tackle coronavirus

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On the evening of 3 November, prime minister Mark Rutte…
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Creative chats: Q&A with Marlou on seeing the beauty in everyday things

Welcome to our new series of informal chats with creative types!…
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Government measures to control coronavirus extended

Announced this week, the Dutch government has extended most measures…
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Classic locked-room mysteries to read during the lockdown

I have always loved locked-room mysteries and since we all seem…
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VIDEO: Empty Haarlem – a moment of gratitude

Beci and Reni of BFF Visuals made this short video as a token…
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Binge-worthy Netflix shows to discover

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During your time of social distancing, why not escape with some…
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Learn Dutch in the time of corona

In these weird coronavirus-times we are going through, we all…
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The coronavirus and your company: government measures to help businesses

This information is provided by Netherlands Chamber of Commerce,…
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Dutch crisis committee announces tougher coronavirus measures

The government’s crisis committee met again on Monday afternoon…
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Around Haarlem during the coronavirus crisis

It is advisable to stay indoors at this time of social distancing.…
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Update on new Dutch measures as prime minister addresses the nation

The Dutch prime minister has given a historic live address to…
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Netherlands closes schools, bars, cafes and restaurants in coronavirus fight

All schools and daycare centres in the Netherlands will be shut…
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Will Dutch hand washing habits improve in order to combat coronavirus?

With the announcement today of the second case of coronavirus…