Government to cut coronavirus lifeline for businesses on October 1
3 years, 3 months ago

Government to cut coronavirus lifeline for businesses on October 1

Dutch News  

The government has confirmed that financial support for businesses hit by coronavirus restrictions will end on October 1. ‘It’s unacceptable and inexplicable that the restrictions are continuing but the support is stopping,’ said chairman Robèr Willemsen. ‘Companies have no reserves and a mountain of debt.’ Travel trade body ANVR said its 800 members were still severely limited by testing regimes and restrictions on tourism. ‘Travel restrictions are still in force outside Europe, so companies focused on that market can’t do anything. They face going under as the harbour comes into view or will have to lay off more staff.’ Finance minister Wopke Hoekstra said it was a ‘good moment to move towards a new phase’, but acknowledged that some businesses would not survive.

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Employers: Coronavirus will be approached the same way as other business risks
1 year, 9 months ago

Employers: Coronavirus will be approached the same way as other business risks

NL Times  

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Keep to the basic coronavirus rules, employers say as cases rise
2 years, 6 months ago

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Dutch News  

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Keep to the basic coronavirus rules, employers say as cases rise
2 years, 6 months ago

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Dutch News  

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Government hopes sector-specific coronavirus rules can prevent lockdowns
2 years, 6 months ago

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Dutch News  

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Coronavirus support for industry reduces incentives to adapt: central bank
2 years, 8 months ago

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Dutch News  

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Coronavirus support for industry reduces incentives to adapt: central bank
2 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus support for industry reduces incentives to adapt: central bank

Dutch News  

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Economic restrictions will go before Covid access pass, Health Min. says
3 years, 2 months ago

Economic restrictions will go before Covid access pass, Health Min. says

NL Times  

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Gommers warns of 'riskiest scenario' for relaxing coronavirus rules
3 years, 3 months ago

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Dutch News  

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Gommers warns of 'riskiest scenario' for relaxing coronavirus rules
3 years, 3 months ago

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Dutch News  

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Government to cut coronavirus lifeline for businesses on October 1
3 years, 3 months ago

Government to cut coronavirus lifeline for businesses on October 1

Dutch News  

The government has confirmed that financial support for businesses hit by coronavirus restrictions will end on October 1. ‘It’s unacceptable and inexplicable that the restrictions are continuing but the support is stopping,’ said chairman Robèr Willemsen. ‘Companies have no reserves and a mountain of debt.’ Travel trade body ANVR said its 800 members were still severely limited by testing regimes …

13,000 businesses toppled despite getting corona support
3 years, 5 months ago

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NL Times  

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Delaying end of Covid restrictions would have ‘devastating’ impact on hospitality businesses
3 years, 6 months ago

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The Independent  

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Coronavirus | Survey finds majority in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra
3 years, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 8 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 8 months ago

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NL Times  

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3 years, 9 months ago

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Dutch News  

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Hospitality sector takes Dutch State to court over lockdown
3 years, 10 months ago

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NL Times  

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Full list of all coronavirus lockdown restrictions as of Jan. 12
3 years, 11 months ago

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NL Times  

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3 years, 11 months ago

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Dutch News  

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The Independent  

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4 years ago

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Dutch News  

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4 years ago

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NL Times  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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The Independent  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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