Across the country, city and town squares stand empty of the usual huts, sounds, scents and lights, as the coronavirus has forced the country to skip its beloved annual Christmas markets.
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Cases Surge in South Korea, but Covid Vaccine Is Months Away
Health officials warned that the number of daily cases in the country could rise to record highs in coming days, and that the latest wave of infections was the most elusive.
Europe Keeps Schools Open, not Restaurants, Unlike U.S. cities
Many European nations have managed to flatten the coronavirus surge while keeping schools open, reducing academic and economic disruption.
The Lost Days That Made Bergamo a Coronavirus Tragedy
The northern Italian province became one of the deadliest killing fields for the virus in the Western world. But a Times investigation found that faulty guidance and bureaucratic delays rendered the toll far worse than it had to be.
Closing Time for a Village’s Last Pub?
With a deadline looming, locals scramble to raise enough money to buy the White Horse Tavern — and save the soul of their community.
In Canada, a Push to Keep Schools Open in Second Lockdown
Like many places in Europe — and in contrast to New York and other big American cities — school districts in Canada’s largest province and many elsewhere are finding in-class learning outweighs the risks.
Johnson Basks in a Rare Burst of Good U.K. News
The current lockdown is ending and a successful British vaccine could vanquish the virus by spring. But will that be enough to rebuild his sagging political fortunes?
Dublin Zoo Pleaded for Pandemic Help. Supporters Gave $1.2 Million in Hours.
The zoo, a popular tourist spot that’s regarded as a national treasure, warned that it might have to close permanently as Ireland endures its second coronavirus lockdown.
From ‘Street Kid’ in India to Top Toronto Chef
After a rugged childhood, Sash Simpson realized his dream last year when he opened a high-end restaurant. Within months, the pandemic struck.
Uneasy Under Coronavirus Lockdown, Pubs in England Count Days Till Christmas
In October, pubs had a new pitch to lure in customers: They became work spaces. Less than a month later, they were forced to shut again. Now, they hold out hope for December.