Dutch Culture Minister Rianne Letschert announced that hospitality businesses will not be able to broadcast World Cup matches for free. The mandatory fees paid to the national broadcaster NOS for public screenings cannot be scrapped, according to a recent parliamentary letter.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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