NL extends restrictions, announces €84m aid

The 1,250-capacity limit and nighttime ban on events will be extended until at least 14 January 2022, as infections in the country surge

Dutch culture minister Ingrid van Engelshoven
Dutch culture minister Ingrid van Engelshoven

The Dutch government has announced €84.5 million in emergency funding after extending Covid restrictions until mid-January. Enduring restrictions include a 1,250-capacity limit for venues and a ban on events between 17:00 and 05:00.

Covid entry passes are still mandatory for everyone aged over 13 to attend concerts in the country.

The measures came into effect on 28 November and will be in place until at least Friday 14 January 2022.

Of the €84.5m total, €59.5m is for compensation for the restrictive measures and €25m for the Cultuur+Ondernemen…

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