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Netherlands: Museums, orchestras turned into salons to protest against COVID-19 restrictions
Museums and concert halls were turned into salons in the Netherlands on Wednesday in protest against the COVID-19 restrictions passed by the Dutch government. According to the government’s restrictions, museums, bars, cafes,…
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Kosovo gets new President, its second female leader
Kosovo’s parliament appointed a US-educated female law professor and candidate of the ruling Vetevendosje party, Vjosa Osmani as the country’s new president. Osmani, who will serve a five-year term, is also the Balkan…
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Dutch government resigns amid child benefit scandal
The Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the resignation of his government on Friday amid an intensifying child benefits scandal in which 20,000 families were wrongly accused of availing child benefit through…
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Mink are latest animals to contract COVID-19
THE HAGUE: Mink have contracted coronavirus, adding to the list of animals known to be at risk of catching the virus. Mink at two fur farms in the Netherlands tested positive for…
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Given difficult COVID times, Germany permits Adhan
Berlin: Mosque in Germany has been calling to prayer every evening to raise morale of Muslims amid the coronavirus lock down since last Friday, German media outlets report. Adhan is being called…
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Netherlands confirms first case of coronavirus
Amsterdam: Health authorities here on Thursday confirmed the first case of coronavirus in the European country. The Dutch National Institute for Public Health, in a statement, said that a man who lives…
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Nations League: Portugal beat Netherlands, lift title
Porto [Portugal]: Portugal defeated Netherlands by 1-0 to clinch the inaugural UEFA Nations League title here on Monday. The game witnessed no goal in the first half. However, in the 60th minute,…
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Netherlands: Dutch Army personnel to participate in Intl Yoga Day celebrations
The Hague: Dutch Army members are set to participate in the Netherlands’ largest-ever celebration of International Yoga Day at the Dam Square on June 16. The celebrations are being organized by the…
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Kerala CM to visit Netherlands, discuss flood prevention, water management
The Hague: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijay will make a four-day visit to the Netherlands to discuss cooperation in water management, flood prevention and agriculture. The visit will be at the invitation…
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Prince Harry delays Netherlands trip, awaits royal baby
Washington: Prince Harry delayed his trip to the Netherlands next week as he awaits the arrival of his first child. “Due to the logistical planning for the traveling press to cover visits…
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Zimbabwe to host UAE, travel to Netherlands
Harare [Zimbabwe]: Zimbabwe are set to host the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and tour to the Netherlands for limited-overs series. Zimbabwe will play four ODIs against UAE in April, while contest with…
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Scotland, Ireland, Netherlands announce combined T20 league
Dubai [UAE]: Scotland, Ireland and the Netherlands on Wednesday announced a joint franchise-based European T20 cricket league. In a first-of-its-kind venture in cricket, the three boards have decided to come together to…
