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Dutch bring back masks, and widen coronavirus pass checks, to little protest
3 years, 2 months ago

Dutch bring back masks, and widen coronavirus pass checks, to little protest

Dutch News  

The Netherlands brought back face masks in public buildings and shops, and expanded the use of the coronavirus pass system, on Saturday and most people seemed to accept the change without protest, according to Dutch media reports. The introduction of coronavirus passes to visit museums did not stop tens of thousands of people turning out to celebrate Museum Night on …

Coronavirus pass will be with us after November 1, sources tell Telegraaf
3 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus pass will be with us after November 1, sources tell Telegraaf

Dutch News  

Hopes that the coronavirus pass system maybe either overhauled or abandoned in early November are likely to be dashed, cabinet sources have told the Telegraaf. The government pledged to review the situation at the end of October, over a month since the pass was made compulsory for cafes, bars and indoor entertainment. And if the infection rate improves, the midnight …

Telegraaf
China is where I wanted to stay forever — The paper tiger lady's six visits to China
3 years, 7 months ago

China is where I wanted to stay forever — The paper tiger lady's six visits to China

China Daily  

Editor's Note: To celebrate the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, we are launching the "100 CPC Stories in 100 Days" series, featuring foreigners who witnessed and participated in the CPC's history and helped the world better understand the CPC. In China's Millions, One-Fifth of Mankind, and other books inspired by her visits, Strong told the world …

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Public prosecutor probes ABN Amro board over money laundering compliance
3 years, 11 months ago

Public prosecutor probes ABN Amro board over money laundering compliance

Dutch News  

The public prosecution office is close to a multi-million euro out of court settlement with ABN Amro for failing to prevent large-scale money laundering at the bank but is also looking into the criminal prosecution of individuals, among them former CEO Gerrit Zalm, the Financieele Dagblad reported on Wednesday. Sources close to the justice ministry told the paper that the …

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Empty toilet paper shelves in Dutch stores; Not so bad, supermarkets say
4 years, 9 months ago

Empty toilet paper shelves in Dutch stores; Not so bad, supermarkets say

NL Times  

After Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced new measures against coronavirus Covid-19 on Thursday, people in the Netherlands seemed to start hoarding toilet paper and non-perishables. A spokesperson for Albert Heijn told RTL Nieuws that there is a "small increase" in the demand for non-perishable products and cleaning products. There is a "slight increase" in the sales of "different products", including …

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