British companies are increasingly looking at the Netherlands in their search for ways to continue to serve their customers in the European Union now that the United Kingdom has officially left it.
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Second lockdown less of an economic blow, DNB president says
The economic damage caused by the second coronavirus lockdown is less severe than that of the first lockdown, because companies and employees in euro countries could more easily adapt to the tighte
MPs want Covid support for more startups
The Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Dutch parliament, called on the cabinet to make more startups eligible for coronavirus support.
Increase in daily Covid infections; Average falls slightly
On Wednesday, public health institute RIVM reported 4,774 new coronavirus infections – a big increase compared to the 3,997 and 4,129 new infections reported in the two days prior.
Business owners fined for breaking curfew while protecting their stores
Multiple business owners in Geleen were fined by police for breaking curfew while they were trying to prevent rioters from breaking into their stores on Monday evening. Café owner, Rob Slangen, is
Proposed law will make working from home a right
The D66 and GroenLinks submitted an emergency bill that will give people the right to work from home.
Army won’t be used to enforce curfew, Justice Min. says
Soldiers will not be deployed to help enforce the curfew at this time, Minister Ferdinand Grapperhaus of Justice and Security said in a letter to parliament, after PVV leader Geert Wilders and othe
GGD increasing daily vaccinations as second doses start
On Tuesday, the GGD municipal health services vaccinated 11,447 people against the coronavirus, a significant increase compared to the around 9,900 vaccinations per day since January 20.
Universities continue proctoring despite privacy issues
The results from a survey by the National Student Association (LSVb) shows that the majority of universities continue using the online surveillance service, ProctorExam, despite p
Girl hurt by brick thrown through bus window
A 16-year-old girl was injured on a Connexxion bus on Tuesday when a brick was thrown through the vehicle’s window. She had to go to hospital with a head injury, Omroep Flevoland reports.
Dutch royals express support for businesses hit by anti-curfew riots
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima released a statement in response to riots in the Netherlands since the coronavirus curfew was implemented on Saturday.
First healthcare workers get their second Covid vaccine dose
Today a number of healthcare workers in the Netherlands will get the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
Cloudy and wet weather to continue through weekend
Netherlands residents can expect the current cloudy, wet and cold weather to last for days to come yet, though the sun will peek through the clouds a bit more often over the weekend, according to m
One killed, three hurt in fire at Gelderland health center
One person was killed and three others injured in a fire at a health center in the Gelderland town of Wilp early on Wednesday morning, local security region Noord- en Oost-Gelderland said on Twitte
Outbreak of South African Covid strain; 18 infections in Gorinchem
An outbreak of the B.1.351 coronavirus strain, first identified in South Africa, was confirmed at a physiotherapy practice in Gorinchem.
Less unrest on fourth night of curfew; Dozens arrested
Tuesday night was again a tense one in the Netherlands due to fears of riots against the coronavirus cu
Mass Covid testing begins in R’dam district Charlois
The GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond together with Erasmus MC began mass testing inhabitants in the district of Charlois for the coronavirus on Tuesday, RTL Nieuws reports.
Police arrest man for distributing fireworks to rioters
Police arrested a man on Monday evening in the Limburg village of Echt on suspicion of selling illegal fireworks to rioters, De Telegraaf reported. A buyer was also arrested.
Two health service workers arrested for trading in Covid data
On Saturday, the police arrested two mean on suspicion of selling personal data from the Covid-19 test systems of municipal health service GGD, the police said on Monday.
Petition calls politicians’ attention to “dramatic state of Defense”
In the run-up to the parliamentary elections, former soldiers and “concerned civilians” launched a petition to draw politicians’ attention to the “dramatic s
Nearly 164,000 NL residents had their first Covid vaccination
According to the government’s coronavirus dashboard, 163,931 Netherlands residents received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by Monday, January 25.
Spike in Covid-related hospital admissions
Between the afternoons of Monday and Tuesday 271 coronavirus patients were admitted to hospital in the Netherlands, an 11 percent increase compared to the week before and well above the seven-day a
Den Bosch business owners feel municipality did not do enough to protect them
Violent riots and looting in Den Bosch continued on Monday night leaving many store owners to pick up the pieces on Tuesday morning.
Covid infections still falling, but B117 strain gaining ground
The number coronavirus infections in the Netherlands is still falling, but much more slowly than in previous weeks, public health institute RIVM said in its weekly update on Tuesday.
Insurers will cover riot damage to businesses, association says
Insured entrepreneurs don’t have to worry about the damages rioters caused to their businesses over
Amsterdam, Rotterdam preparing for harsher climate
The Netherlands’ two largest cities, Amsterdam and Rotterdam, are working on various projects to respond to the increasingly extreme weather brought on by climate change.
Gov’t won’t reverse curfew over riots; 184 arrests, 1,741 fines
The government will not turn back the curfew because of riots that broke out every night since its
Animal Rights organizations want to restrict use of dogs and horses in police dispatches
Animal Rights groups say it is a “matter of principle” that the authorities stop using dogs and horses in situations of public unrest and protests.
The Netherlands is colored dark red on new EU coronavirus map
On the new coronavirus map detailing the 14-day-infection rate the European Commission is working on, the Netherlands is colored dark red.
The Netherlands is colored dark red on new EU coronavirus map
On the new coronavirus map detailing the 14-day-infection rate the European Commission is working on, the Netherlands is colored dark red.
5765 people fined for breaking curfew
Since the Netherlands implemented a curfew in the fight against the coronavirus on Saturday evening, 5765 people were fined for not abiding by curfew restrictions, the police said on Monday.
5765 people fined for breaking curfew
Since the Netherlands implemented a curfew in the fight against the coronavirus on Saturday evening, 5765 people were fined for not abiding by curfew restrictions, the police said on Monday.
Rotterdam riots: Over 50 arrests, 10 cops injured
The Rotterdam police arrested over 50 people during riots in the city on Monday evening.
Kids’ role in spreading new Covid variants sill unclear: Outbreak Team
What role young children play in spreading the new variants of the coronavirus is still unclear, according to the Outbreak Management Team (OMT).
NL residents struggling more with visitor limits than curfew
While the past three nights of rioting were seemingly about the Netherlands implementing a
Mayors, MPs furious over third night of anti-curfew riots
Mayors and parliamentarians responded with fury to a third night of rioting throughout the Netherlands
Third night of rioting; 151 arrested in multiple Dutch cities
On the third night of the coronavirus curfew, the Netherlands faced its third nigh of rioting. Multiple cities saw looting, fireworks, arson, and clashes between the rioters and the police.
Fraud cases spike during pandemic
The Dutch Fraud Helpdesk reported more than 41 million euros in fraud damages last year, compared to 26 million in 2019.
Dutch-organized international climate adaption summit kicks off online
An international, online climate adaption summit, which was organized by the Netherlands, kicked off on Monday.
Military Police to assist police in enforcing curfew
Agents from the Koninklijke Marechaussee, a policing force that works as part of the Dutch military and is usually in charge of border security, will assist the police in enforcing the 9 p.m.
“Hooligans” will have to pay for damages in anti-curfew riots, Justice Min. says
“Hooligans” who riot and vandalize city centers will also have to pay for the damages, Minister Ferdinand
Lowest daily Covid infections since December 1
On Monday, public health institute RIVM reported 4,129 new coronavirus infections – the lowest number since December 1st.
Preventing further riots top priority: Security Council
The mayors that head the 25 security regions in the country want to prevent this past weekend’s r
Weeks to repair riot damage to Eindhoven CS: ProRail
It will take at least eight weeks to repair the damages rioters did to Eindhoven Central Station on Sunday, a spokesperson for rail manager ProRail said to ANP.
AstraZeneca delivery issues slowing down Dutch vaccination: Health Min.
The pace of coronavirus vaccination in the Netherlands will have to be lowered because of delivery problems at pharmaceutical AtraZeneca, Minister Hugo de Jonge of Public Health said on Monday.
Some 250 arrested in anti-curfew riots, most in Amsterdam
The police arrested around 250 people in riots against the coronavirus measures on Sunday.
Dip in tourism expected to continue well into 2021
The number of foreign tourists that visited the Netherlands last year decreased by a massive 65 percent compared to 2019, the Dutch tourism office NBTC said on Monday.
GGD vaccinated 9,800 on Sunday; Vaccination starts for elderly living at home
On Sunday a total of 9,821 people were vaccinated against the coronavirus at GGD vaccination points.
Compensation for IKEA customers given drain cleaner instead of hand sanitizer
IKEA customers that were injured last May when a bottle of drain cleaner, instead of hand sanitizer, was
PM condemns “criminal violence” in anti-curfew riots
Prime Minister Mark Rutte condemned the anti-curfew riots and unrest in various Dutch mu