Month: April

Omtzigt affair severely damaged Rutte

THE HAGUE (ANP) - The Dutch newspapers sound quite unanimous in their analyzes and comments about the parliamentary debate. Outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been badly damaged after he narrowly survived a vote of no confidence from the opposition. NRC: Outgoing Prime Minister and VVD leader Mark Rutte showed himself to be the survival artist he often is. Opposite

Eurovision Song Contest fills Ahoy for 60 percent

ROTTERDAM (ANP) - During the Eurovision Song Contest in May in the Rotterdam Ahoy, the audience occupied about 60 percent of the seats. The other 40 percent remains empty, says a spokesperson for the organization. As a result, around 20.000 fewer people than usual can come and watch the song festival, spread over nine shows.