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In Germany, Christi Himmelfahrt is not just about honouring Jesus' ascent into heaven - it's also Father's Day, and sees a tripling of alcohol-related accidents. The Local explains why.
Lots of Germany's public holidays have fallen on weekends in 2021, meaning most employees lose out on them. We looked at the situation next year, and how you can make your vacation days go further.