Mark Rutte
Swings froze after strong winds swept waves ashore in the marina of Monnickendam, Netherlands, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. With freezing temperatures forecast for more than a week in the Netherlands, ice fever is sweeping the nation, offering a welcome respite from grim coronavirus news while also creating a challenge for authorities trying to uphold social distancing measures. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Skating-crazy Dutch defy pandemic by taking to outdoor ice

By Peter Dejong And Mike Corder Feb. 09, 2021 08:15 AM EST