EU - Coronavirus latest: France, Germany propose vast recovery fund

Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron propose a major European rescue fund, to come from an increased long-term EU budget

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The Netherlands: Hand sanitizer in Netherlands Ikea replaced with drain cleaner

At least three people suffered chemical burns at an Ikea in the Netherlands after the contents of a hand sanitizer bottle were replaced with drain cleaner.

Police say a cleaning woman who was not a native Dutch speaker made the swap accidentally, according to NOS.

IKEAs across the Netherlands closed voluntarily in response to the coronavirus pandemic. They are reopening, but allowing fewer customers inside.

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Travelers Ban: The Netherlands extends its ban on foreign travellers to June 15

 The Netherlds extended its ban to travelers from outside the EU, including Britain to June 15

The Netherlands has extended its ban on people travelling to the country from outside Europe and the UK until June 15. The ban, which was imposed on March 18, applies to all but urgent travel, although there are some exceptions. Diplomatic and NGO staff, medical staff and lorry drivers may continue to enter the Netherlands, as well as foreign nationals with residency cards or long stay visas, the guidelines state.

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The Netherlands has extended its ban on people travelling to the country from outside Europe and the UK until June 15. The ban, which was imposed on March 18, applies to all but urgent travel, although there are some exceptions. Diplomatic and NGO staff, medical staff and lorry drivers may continue to enter the Netherlands, as well as foreign nationals with residency cards or long stay visas, the guidelines state.

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Eurovision: Abba's Waterloo voted best song of all time

Eurovision: Come Together saw the public vote for their favourites, on the night that this year's song contest was due to take place.

The 2020 competition was cancelled in March amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Swedish foursome won it in 1974 in Brighton. The track, which topped the UK charts and set them on their way to fame, went on to sell nearly 6m copies.

Speaking later on the night, Bjorn Ulvaeus from the band said he found it "hard to believe" that was where it began for them all those years ago.

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Eurovision: Abba's Waterloo voted best song of all time - BBC News

Coronavirus: Dutch singletons advised to seek ‘sex buddy’

The National Netherlands Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) says singletons should come to an arrangement with one other person.

But pairings should avoid sex if one of them suspects they have coronavirus, the advice says.

The guidance comes after critics said there was no sex advice for singles.

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Coronavirus: Dutch singletons advised to seek ‘sex buddy’ - BBC News

Nederland Oppositie: geen huurverhoging per 1 juli om corona

Corona Virus crisis: Wat heeft de Rutte Regering tot op heden voor de burgers gedaan om hun financieel bij te staan 0.A. Huur vermindering, Hypotheek rente verlichting, Verlaging Zieke kosten verzekering etc.?

Oppositie wil geen huurverhoging per 1 juli om corona

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EU, Holidays, lifting restrictions, phased, Summer, travel

EU on Wednesday set out plans for a phased restart of travel this summer, hoping to save millions of tourism jobs threatened by the coronavirus pandemic across Europe, the world's top holiday destination.

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Saving summer: EU proposes three-stage plan to boost tourism amid Covid-19