DutchNews podcast – The Jesus Take The Avocado Edition – Week 50
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We’ve got a Christmas games and puzzles edition of the podcast to wrap up the year. Hugo de Jonge leaves the rest of the CDA playing Exploding Kittens for a new leader following his unexpected departure. The government continues to play whack-a-mole with the coronavirus pandemic as infections increase. The ChristenUnie tries a new opening gambit by including contraceptives in the basic healthcare package. And there’s the riddle of the metal monolith that materialised from nowhere in Friesland.
Ophef of the week: Dutch singer topples Bohemian Rhapsody from Top 2000 summit
News
Health minister Hugo de Jonge drops out of CDA election race
Only three Christmas guests allowed, tougher measures could be on the way
Coronavirus cases increased by 27% in first week of Decembe
Government allocates another €3.7bn to extend coronavirus support packages
Parliament could save €90m by not moving out during renovation, report claims
Another silver monolith mysteriously appears in Friesland beauty spot
Plastic surgeons warn of danger of pitting avocados
Sport
Oranje draw Turkey and Norway in World Cup 2022 qualifying tournament
Ajax out of Champions League after home defeat to Atalanta
Double Dutch disappointment as AZ and Feyenoord go out of Europa League
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