DutchNews podcast – The Nijntje's Jumbo Nightmares Edition – Week 47
Dutch NewsWhile shoppers hunt for a Black Friday bargain, the Dutch government faces a Code Black scenario in hospitals as coronavirus infections continue to spread. Dutch football teams enjoy their best season in Europe for a decade and Feyenoord fans get a royal surprise on their way to Prague. And a security guard in Almere is led on a wild goose chase by the Netherlands’ most famous stuffed rabbit. Ophef of the week: Netherlands’ most famous gorilla catches coronavirus Coronavirus news Schools to stay open but cafes and theatres will close early, leaked reports say Over 22,000 new coronavirus cases, IC occupancy reaches 530 Dutch health council recommends booster vaccines for over-18s Council of state says ‘yo-yo’ pandemic strategy undermines compliance Other news Buskers earn better if they play classical music on cold Sunday mornings Local parties win three out of four merger elections; CDA biggest in Boxmeer Talking Nijntje bunny sends Flevoland police on a wild goose chase Sport Ajax make it five out of five in Champions League as Haller takes tally to nine Three draws and a win put four Dutch clubs into European knock-out rounds Verstappen content with damage limitation as championship lead shrinks