A fifth of cafés and restaurants remain shut: 'the losses are less'
4 years, 5 months ago

A fifth of cafés and restaurants remain shut: 'the losses are less'

Dutch News  

A fifth of cafés and restaurants remain shut due to corona restrictions, according to an analysis of payment transactions by the ING Economisch Bureau. Losses ‘The level of government support that businesses get does depend on their income, so this is a factor,’ ING sector economist Thijs Geijer told DutchNews.nl. ‘Many business owners have tried, but come to the conclusion that their losses are less if they keep the doors closed than if they open again,’ a spokesperson said. ‘It’s difficult to say how many will shut: the support rules and whether or not the 1.5m rule is relaxed later this year will play a large role.’

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Breakaway cafes and bars say they will defy closure rules and reopen on January 17
4 years, 1 month ago

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Dutch News  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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NL Times  

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4 years, 2 months ago

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NL Times  

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At least 20% of cafes, restaurants are still closed
4 years, 5 months ago

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NL Times  

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4 years, 6 months ago

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Dutch News  

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4 years, 6 months ago

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Dutch News  

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Firstpost  

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