Many Dutch professions went back to work in May, and most will return by July. But sex workers must wait until September — sending hundreds into poverty and forcing some to risk working in secret.
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They’re Calling It the ‘Conga Line Parliament’
Thanks to social distancing, the line to vote in the British Parliament snaked all over the ancient grounds, stretching over half a mile at its longest point.
Parisians Savor More Than the Coffee as Cafes Reopen
With no service inside, and tables on terraces spaced at a safe distance, the French came back together, while remaining apart.
At Drive-In Disco, It ‘Feels Like Saturday Again,’ Even Without a Dance Floor
To stop the spread of the coronavirus, nightclubs are still shuttered as Europe emerges from a lockdown. But one German club has found another way to host a party. Honk if you’re having a good time.
It’s Made in a Distillery, but You Won’t Smell Any Gin in this Hand Sanitizer
The pandemic has forced many European businesses to improvise. This Belgian gin distillery now has a popular line in hand sanitizer.
The Drive-In Theater: Keeping Drama Alive During the Lockdown
Czech theater companies couldn’t perform onstage during the early phases of the pandemic. So they took over a parking lot.
A Mile-Long Line for Free Food in Geneva, One of World’s Richest Cities
The Swiss city is best known for bankers, watchmakers and U.N. officials. But the virus has forced thousands from Geneva’s underclass to line up for hours for food aid.
When Going to Work Means Taking a Calculated Risk
The coronavirus hasn’t gone away. But an increasing number of Canadians are heading back to workplaces that may increase their risk of infection.
Testing Is Key to Beating Coronavirus, Right? Japan Has Other Ideas
The country has reported fewer deaths than other major nations and ended a state of emergency even while maintaining a low testing rate.
In a German Restaurant, the Sommelier Lifts His Mask to Smell the Wine
Pauly Saal, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Berlin, was one of the first restaurants in Europe to restart operations last week. How did its chefs, waiters — and diners — cope on its opening night?