Category: Germany

German two-piece rock band Milliarden has turned a van into a club where they stage gigs for one fan at a time as a way of reaching music-lovers during the pandemic. Separated by a plastic sheet, Milliarden www.milliardenmusik.de, which translates as Billions, treats fans to acoustic versions of their songs, recreating a club atmosphere with lighting effects, posters, and plastic roses. Large cultural events, including concerts, have become virtually impossible in Germany due to the pandemic. “The fact that we have the club with us, that we are the club owners, so to speak, is something we use to get ... Read more

Germany’s strict lockdown measures have put the lid on one remnant of seasonal frivolity: “Gluehwein” or mulled wine, a staple of Christmas markets normally served in steaming mugs on cold days in town squares around the nation. A blanket outdoor alcohol ban, starting mid-week, was announced on Sunday among measures to curb the coronavirus second wave which has hit the mulled wine too. Authorities have warned that the offenders would be fined. Mulled wine, also known as spiced wine, is a beverage usually made with red wine along with various mulling spices and sometimes raisins. It is served hot or warm and is alcoholic, although there ... Read more