Ban on public drinking starting Wednesday

From 16 December 2020, the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public spaces in Berlin will be prohibited. A sales ban takes effect on New Year's Eve.

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Two women toast with mugs filled with mulled wine at Schlossplatz during the Corona pandemic. With the new SARS-CoV-2 infection control regulation coming into force, this is no longer allowed.
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"Bar to go" is written on a sign in front of a mulled wine bar.

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