Berlin clubs welcome easing of restrictions
By DW
16 April 2022 |
11:13 am
At the start of April, Germany lifted most of its COVID restrictions. Entertainment and hospitality venues are banking on an upswing after two years of the pandemic, which saw earnings in the sector slump by 40%.
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