The Netherlands will ease some of the toughest Covid-19 restrictions in Europe, allowing shops, gyms and hairdressers to reopen.
Bars, restaurants, cafes and cultural locations will however remain closed until at least 25 January, Prime Minister Mark Rutte told the first press conference since a new government was sworn in earlier this week.
Mr Rutte said the relaxation was an "exciting moment" for the Netherlands, which spent Christmas and the New Year under lockdown since the restrictions were tightened on 19 December.
Non-essential shops and other businesses can open daily until 5pm from Saturday, along with sports clubs and higher education.