DutchNews podcast – The So Sad To See Hugo Edition – Week 49 2021
Dutch NewsEleven months, eight resignations and more than 8,000 coronavirus deaths since the Dutch government resigned, a new cabinet looks set to take office just in time for the Christmas recess. The booster campaign picks up speed as the EU decides that covid passports will expire after 9 months for people who have only had two jabs. Princess Amalia takes up her seat on the Raad van State and plants a tree on her first royal outing. Coronavirus news Corona leaks promise more guests at the dinner table but measures will continue No change in coronavirus patient numbers as positive test rate rises again All over-60s should have booster vaccine as soon as possible, says care chief Most people want booster vaccine but one in 10 are not keen Approval for government’s coronavirus strategy drops to record low level Other news New government nears completion, ministers to be appointed next week Schiphol Airport may have to cut flights to meet environmental targets Princess Amalia addresses Raad van State after turning 18 New study of Night Watch reveals preliminary sketches under the painting Dutch state shells out €150m for a Rembrandt but not everyone is happy Sport Ajax complete 100% record in Champions League with 4-2 win over Sporting Dutch clubs flying high in Europe with three wins and a defeat this week King will not attend Winter Olympics in Beijing because of coronavirus Bonus sport: the very Dutch scandal ripping up stumps in the cricketing world