A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives wants the public broadcaster NOS to allow hospitality entrepreneurs to screen World Cup matches of the Dutch national team for free. The proposal suggests that venues with fewer than 5,000 attendees should not be charged for broadcasting these events.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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