Beloved by children in the UK and US alike, the Easter Bunny is perhaps one of the most recognisable symbols of the spring season for English speakers. But its origins actually trace back to Germany.
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.
Whether just graduated, just dumped or just now trying to figure yourself out, sometimes you're just at a loss for words in your twenties. But Germans are here to help.
51-year-old Michigan native and ex-Fox News commentator Richard Grenell was officially appointed by the U.S. Senate as ambassador in Germany on Thursday. Curious to know more interesting facts about him?
It's one thing to tour a city's landmarks, museums and gift shops. But sampling its culinary offerings can sometimes tell you more about its lesser known history and shifting dynamics.
Germany has one of the highest rates of gun ownership worldwide, yet also one of the lowest rates of gun-related deaths. The Local looks at some other facts that might surprise you.
The Muslim community has actually had a presence - though small - in Germany for hundreds of years. Here are more facts you might not know about Islam in the country.
After nearly four years in Berlin, The Local's Emma Anderson is leaving Germany for Belgium. She says she will never be the same thanks to life in the capital city.
There's already quite a bit of an exchange between Silicon Valley and Berlin's so-called Silicon Allee, but which city is truly better for the startup scene? Graphic design marketplace 99designs shares with The Local how the two compare.
New figures released on Wednesday show that the years-long trend of women in Germany ending up childless has come to an end, with even university-educated women bringing more babies into the world.
Don't let the German bureaucracy scare you. We've summarized what you need to know to become an authentic German - or simply to stay in Germany permanently.
A video seen by The Local shows an English-speaking suspected shoplifter being tackled to the ground and placed in a chokehold, screaming "I can't breathe". Police are now investigating a complaint of dangerous assault.
Die-hard fans of the royal family waited with anticipation for hours to catch a glimpse of Prince William and wife Kate Middleton as they kicked off their three-day German tour in Berlin.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a whirlwind tour of Germany ahead of them as they arrive first in Berlin on Wednesday, with the little ones also by their sides. Here's where to see them in the capital, as well as in Heidelberg and Hamburg.
If you've just returned from a trip back home, you may have experienced a bit of reverse culture shock after living in Germany. So maybe you can relate to some of these experiences.
