Germany has extended its lockdown for three weeks, imposing an almost complete halt over the Easter holiday in response to a third wave of coronavirus infections. After talks with regional leaders ...

This report contains a range of selected statistics about Easter in Germany, with a chapter on Easter in Austria. In addition to surveys about observing Easter traditions and customs, it also ...

Germany usually shuts up shop for three days of public holiday over Easter. Mrs Merkel had agreed with regional leaders to extend the number of "Ruhetage" (rest days) to five. But the plan ...

Easter is just around the corner. In Franconian Switzerland, north-east of Nuremberg, the Easter fountains are being decorated these days. Volunteers paint thousands of eggs in various sizes.