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Virus gives Easter a bitter taste for Belgian chocolatiers

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In a normal year, Easter is busy and lucrative time for Belgium's famed chocolatiers who churn out eggs, bunnies and gift boxes for tourists and locals alike. But this year, the coronavirus and the resulting public lockdown have melted away their hopes.

Added on the 10/04/2020 20:24:16 - Copyright : AFP EN

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