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In Germany, people are enjoying outdoor drinking and dining once more as the authorities ease coronavirus restrictions.

While the country may have announced a ban on Brits travelling there, the locals are making the most of the chance to meet up with friends and family at outdoor venues.

Bars, cafes and restaurants in Dusseldorf opened for outside dining and drinking Image caption: Bars, cafes and restaurants in Dusseldorf opened for outside dining and drinking

Many enjoyed a stroll along the banks of the Rhine Image caption: Many enjoyed a stroll along the banks of the Rhine

Germany had already eased restrictions on people who were fully vaccinated or had recovered from the virus, lifting curfews and quarantine rules as well as the obligation to provide a negative test result to visit a hairdresser, or zoo or to go shopping.

Berlin has agreed to lift a nightly curfew and ease restrictions on shopping if the seven-day incidence remains below 100 for three consecutive days.

Artists provided outdoor entertainment at the Revolte bar in Berlin Image caption: Artists provided outdoor entertainment at the Revolte bar in Berlin

People enjoyed an al fresco evening at a bar terrace on Berlin's Simon Dach Street Image caption: People enjoyed an al fresco evening at a bar terrace on Berlin's Simon Dach Street