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BRUSSELS, July 23 (KUNA) -- The Netherlands Wednesday is observing an official day of mourning to remember the victims of flight MH17. Flags on government and private buildings are flying at half mast, Dutch media reported.
In total, 193 Dutch nationals died when the Malaysian airlines flight MH17 travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur Crashed in Eastern Ukraine killing all 298 passengers on board last Thursday.
Meanwhile, the first planes bringing back the bodies of 50 victims are expected to arrive at the Dutch city of Eindhoven this afternoon.
Relatives, King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Mark Rutte will be present at the airport. A one-minute silence will be observed shortly after the plane lands in the Netherlands.
All aircraft movements will be halted for a short period and public transport will also pause.
Coffins containing bodies will then be moved to army barracks in Hilversum for identification. (end)
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