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Local Germany
21-05-2025
- Health
- Local Germany
Everything that changes in Germany in June 2025
Maternity protection in the event of miscarriage Starting from the beginning of June, women who suffer a miscarriage from the 13th week of pregnancy are entitled to maternity protection, or Mutterschutz. Affected women are set to receive paid maternity leave from work to recover from the physical and mental stress caused by the event. The duration of the leave entitlement depends on the timing of the miscarriage. For instance, someone who loses a pregnancy from the 13th week would be entitled to two weeks of Mutterschutz, while a loss from the 17th week would give six weeks of protection. Women who suffer a miscarriage from the 20th week would be entitled to eight weeks of paid time away from work. Prior to June 1st, 2025, those affected by pregnancy loss had to request sick leave with a doctor's approval to take time away from work. READ ALSO: Mutterschutz - Germany's plans to extend maternity paid leave following miscarriage Changing electricity providers to happen within 24 hours Starting June 6th, if you change electricity providers in Germany the switch is to take place within 24 hours. This comes as the result of an EU directive that is intended to increase competition, according to the Lower Saxony Consumer Advice Centre. However, the notice period of your current contract remains in place. Going forward, retroactive registrations, as may be the case in the event of a move, will no longer be possible. READ ALSO: How to reduce your household electricity bill in Germany this year Germany marks Whit Monday June 9th is a national public holiday this year, as Germany marks Pfingstmontag , or Whit Monday. Whit Monday immediately follows Whit Sunday, or Pentecost, which comes 50 days after Easter. Many Christians attend a special church service on this weekend, and the holiday is also celebrated with spring fun fairs. You can also expect to see large wreaths ( Pfingstenkranz ) on display in some regions. TV cameras are seen in Osnabrück Cathedral during mass. The Whit Monday service here is televised. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Friso Gentsch As with all national holidays, most workers have the day off and you should expect most businesses to be closed. READ ALSO: How employees in Germany can make the most of public holidays in 2025 Germany honours members of the Bundeswehr on National Veterans' Day On June 15th, the veterans of the Bundeswehr are to be honoured for the first time at a national Veterans' Day service. The central celebration is set to take place in front of the Reichstag in Berlin, and there are other events in other cities. Germany's Veterans' Day was formally introduced last year, but this year marks the first time service members will be honoured on the day. A veteran of the Bundeswehr is considered to be someone who is in active service as a soldier of the German Army or has honourably retired from duty. Advertisement Mandatory gas checks for caravans and motorhomes Anyone who owns a motorhome or caravan with a liquefied gas system must provide proof of an up-to-date expert check starting June 19th. The new requirement comes as an amendment to the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) and is intended to ensure fewer accidents related to heating, cooling and cooking in camper vans. New EU rules for smartphones From June 20th, new EU-level design requirements for smartphones and other cordless phones come into force. Advertisement New phones on the market in Europe will need to meet a minimum level of durability, their batteries should still have a capacity of 80 percent after at least 800 charging cycles, and manufacturers must provide spare parts up to seven years after sales have stopped, according to the new regulations. The EU directive aims to decrease the waste involved with smartphone use, by ensuring that the devices last longer and are more easily repairable. This follows a previous EU law which required new phones on the European market to be compatible with a standard USB-C charger. Summer break begins in some German states For millions of students, the school year is comes to an end in June. Children and students in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are the first to start their summer holidays – their last day of school is June 27th. As always, Bavaria will be the last federal state to start the summer break, as last as August 1st. A street artist entertains vacationers with huge soap bubbles. Summer break begins at the end of June for some states this year. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Jens Büttner Summer break for German schools usually lasts about six weeks, with pupils in the states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia returning to class on August 11th this year. Advertisement More accessibility in online retail From June 28th, online retailers are required to offer their portals barrier-free for people with disabilities. This requirement is brought by the Accessibility Strengthening Act, and it applies to banking services or the apps and websites of transport companies, among others. Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments section below.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bielefeld stun holders Leverkusen to reach Cup final for first time
Bielefeld's Marius Woerl (2nd R) celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the German DFB Cup semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Schueco-Arena. Friso Gentsch/dpa Third-division side Arminia Bielefeld stunned reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen with a 2-1 win on Tuesday to reach the German Cup final for the first time in club history. Leverkusen were the fourth top tier team eliminated by Bielefeld on their way to the final. They had previously ousted Bundesliga sides Union Berlin, Freiburg and Werder Bremen. Advertisement Bielefeld are only the fourth team from the third tier to reach the Cup final, following Hertha Berlin's reserves in 2003, Energie Cottbus in 1997 and Union Berlin in 2001. All three then lost the final. "I'm just proud of this team. Today nobody will sleep in the city," Bielefeld coach Mitch Kniat told broadcasters ARD. Leverkusen took the lead through Jonathan Tah in the 17th minute, but the hosts were level just three minutes later. Leon Schneider's long ball found Louis Oppie, who made a cross to the box. The ball was loose and Marius Wörl put it into the net. Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky made a big save to deny Noah Sarenren Bazee one-on-one in the 26th but the underdogs found their winner shortly before the break as Maximilian Grosser finished off Louis Oppie's free-kick. Advertisement The title holders couldn't react in the second half, with Bielefeld controlling the game. Their best chance was with Patrick Schick in the 81st, but his header hit the post - which was kissed by Bielefeld's keeper Jonas Kersken. "This was by far our worst game of the season. We did a lot of things wrong," Leverkusen midfielder Robert Andrich said. He committed the foul which resulted in the free-kick for Bielefeld and, eventually, the winner. Bielefeld will now face the winner of Wednesday's duel between VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig. "We didn't need luck at all because we pressed the entire time," Kniat said. Advertisement Leverkusen were without playmaker Florian Wirtz, who is recovering from injury. They will now fully focus on the Bundesliga title defence. In the league standings, they are six points behind leaders Bayern Munich with seven games left. Bielefeld goalkeeper Jonas Kersken fails to save Leverkusen's first goal by Jonathan Tah (not pictured) during the German DFB Cup semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Schueco-Arena. Friso Gentsch/dpa Leverkusen's Patrik Schick (L) and Bielefeld's Stefano Russo battle for the ball during the German DFB Cup semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Schueco-Arena. Friso Gentsch/dpa
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bielefeld stuns Leverkusen in German Cup upset, beats defending champion 2-1 to reach final
Bielefeld's Maximilian Gro'er, 2nd left, scores their side's second goal of the game during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie, left, and Bielefeld's Noah Sarenren Bazee fight for the ball during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Bielefeld's Maximilian Gro'er, 2nd left, scores their side's second goal of the game during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Leverkusen's Patrik Schick, left, and Bielefeld's Stefano Russo fight for the ball during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Bielefeld's Marius W'rl, second right, celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Bielefeld's Maximilian Gro'er, left, celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Bielefeld's Maximilian Gro'er, center, celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Bielefeld's Maximilian Gro'er, left, celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game with Bielefeld's Ma'l Corboz during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Bielefeld's Maximilian Gro'er, left, celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game with Bielefeld's Ma'l Corboz during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Bielefeld's Maximilian Gro'er, 2nd left, scores their side's second goal of the game during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie, left, and Bielefeld's Noah Sarenren Bazee fight for the ball during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Bielefeld's Maximilian Gro'er, 2nd left, scores their side's second goal of the game during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Leverkusen's Patrik Schick, left, and Bielefeld's Stefano Russo fight for the ball during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Bielefeld's Marius W'rl, second right, celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Bielefeld's Maximilian Gro'er, left, celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Bielefeld's Maximilian Gro'er, center, celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) Bielefeld's Maximilian Gro'er, left, celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game with Bielefeld's Ma'l Corboz during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, semi-final soccer match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen in Bielefeld, Germany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Friso Gentsch/dpa via AP) BIELEFELD, Germany (AP) — Arminia Bielefeld pulled off a major upset in the German Cup on Tuesday by defeating defending champion Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in their semifinal match. The third-division team came from behind after Jonathan Tah gave the visitors a 17th-minute lead. Advertisement Marius Wörl replied three minutes later and Maximilian Großer scored Bielefeld's second goal just before the break. The home team looked more likely to add to that tally as the Leverkusen players looked jaded. Patrik Schick went closest for the visitors in the 81st when his header struck the post. Leverkusen won the title last year as part of an unprecedented domestic league cup double without losing a game. Bielefeld is currently fourth in Germany's third division with eight rounds remaining. Only the top three have a chance of promotion with the top two going straight up to the second division. Stuttgart hosts Leipzig in the other semifinal on Wednesday with the winner going on to play Bielefeld in the German Cup final in Berlin next month. ___ AP soccer:
