Several clashes between police and protesters against anti-restrictions took place in the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, RIA Novosti reported.
Demonstrations against COVID-19 restrictions have been banned by prosecutors and police. The limit was up to 3.5 thousand people. Organizers say they expect 25,000 people and plan to march across the city.
Thousands of protesters gathered on Sunday in Museum Square and marched around the city. The participants in the demonstration demanded freedom and the lifting of restrictions, in particular – the abolition of the lockdown and the opening of shops and cafes.
The reason for the clash with law enforcement officials was that several protesters wanted to get out of the route marked by the authorities for the demonstrators. The police used service dogs against protesters.
Authorities in the Netherlands imposed a lockdown in the country from December 19 to January 14 due to the spread of the COVID-19 strain “omicron”. All bars, cafes, restaurants, shops in the country are closed, except for those where basic necessities are sold.
Theaters, cinemas, museums, gyms and other gyms are closed. Hairdressing and beauty salons are also closed, and Christmas bazaars are not held. Only grocery stores, pharmacies, libraries, petrol stations and driving schools remain open.
Schools are also closed, and adults are advised to work remotely.
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