BERLIN – Europeans soaked up the sun where they could, taking advantage of the first holiday weekend since coronavirus restrictions were eased, while governments grappled with how and when to safely let in foreign travelers to salvage the vital summer tourist season.
Yet even as social distancing rules spread families and friends out Sunday across beaches and parks, the virus remained a constant threat.
Europe has seen over 169,000 dead, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Across the continent, a mishmash of travel restrictions appears to be on the horizon, often depending on where travelers live and what passports they carry.