World News | Thousands of People Protest COVID-19 Restrictions in Amsterdam

Amsterdam [Netherlands], September 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Thousands of people took to the streets of Amsterdam on Sunday to protest COVID-19 restrictions in the Netherlands, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

The protesters began gathering at the city's Dam Square at 9:00 GMT. Despite the requests from the mayor's office to disperse, the crowd was only swelling in size.

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The protesters marched 7 kilometres through the city, finishing at the Dam Square at 13:00 GMT.

The event's organizer was Michel Reijinga, who is responsible for similar protests against COVID-19 restriction in the past.

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According to the Dutch public broadcaster NOS, citing the activist, about 60 groups took part in the march.

In August, the Netherlands announced that starting September 20, a COVID-19 entry pass system will be used at restaurants, bars, cafes, events and cultural venues where more than 75 people are present. (ANI/Sputnik)

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