A large Berlin brothel, Artemis, reportedly received substantial financial aid from the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from an EU database. The amount of funding is in the millions, raising questions about the allocation of public funds. This is not the first instance of the establishment benefiting from government financial support. Details regarding the specific programs utilized and the justification for the aid remain unclear. The revelation has sparked public debate regarding the appropriateness of providing financial assistance to businesses in the sex industry. Authorities have not yet commented on the specifics of the case, but are expected to address the controversy soon. The situation highlights potential loopholes or ambiguities in the criteria for pandemic relief eligibility.