Extra security around WWII Commemoration: Fewer people, no flags, and everyone searched
8 months ago

Extra security around WWII Commemoration: Fewer people, no flags, and everyone searched

NL Times  

Amsterdam is taking extra measures to prevent disruptions to the National Commemoration of the Second World War on Dam Square on Remembrance Day, May 4. Far fewer people will be allowed to attend, flags and signs are banned, and the police will search everyone, mayor Femke Halsema decided in consultation with the authorities and the National Committee for 4 and 5 May. There is no additional fear of attacks during the national Remembrance Day commemoration, but the Amsterdam authorities worry that people may want to disrupt the ceremony. “It is essential that if a disruption occurs, we are prepared.” The emergency ordinance for the national commemoration states that only 10,000 attendees will be allowed on Dam Square.

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Remembrance Day: Netherlands commemorates war victims
2 years, 7 months ago

Remembrance Day: Netherlands commemorates war victims

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Netherlands marks Remembrance Day; events mostly online
3 years, 7 months ago

Netherlands marks Remembrance Day; events mostly online

NL Times  

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