Dutch shops extending opening hours after lockdown reports
4 years ago

Dutch shops extending opening hours after lockdown reports

NL Times  

Many retailers in the Netherlands are staying open for longer today, as reports leak that Prime Minister Mark Rutte will be announcing a hard lockdown in his address to the nation on Monday evening. Anna + Nina is usually open between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Today opening hours are between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. "We do what we can. "We have filled the store with fireworks and many people have yet to collect their orders," Jan Souman said to the broadcaster. Toy store De Uitkomst in Echt said on Facebook that it is staying open a "few extra hours" today.

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Lockdown: Full text of Prime Minister Rutte's national address in English
4 years ago

Lockdown: Full text of Prime Minister Rutte's national address in English

NL Times  

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Rotterdam shops close at 5 p.m. on Sunday, other cities forced to take measures as well
4 years, 1 month ago

Rotterdam shops close at 5 p.m. on Sunday, other cities forced to take measures as well

NL Times  

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