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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Chancellor calls for National Security Council to react to looming fuel shortages, western cities vote to approve Summer Olympics bid, the whale stuck in the Baltic is seen swimming again and more news from around Germany on Monday, April 20th.
Inside Germany: The AfD's army of staunch supporters - in Nigeria
From thousands of pro-AfD social media accounts that are based well outside of the country to the three top sources of German pride to the development of universal blood plasma, here's what we're talking about at The Local this week.
Germany's Chancellor Merz takes title of world's most unpopular leader
Friedrich Merz, who was an extremely vocal critic of Germany's previous chancellor Olaf Scholz, has become the world's most unpopular democratic leader, according to a recent survey.
'Messy breakup': Travellers in Germany frustrated with ongoing Lufthansa strikes
Germany's leading airline has seen three different worker strikes in the past week, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds of flights each day. We asked passengers about their experiences – some say they're calling it quits.
Essential articles to understand how the fuel crisis is affecting Germany
Since the outbreak of war in the Middle East fuel costs have soared with the price of just about everything else expected to follow. Here are the articles to read to understand which costs are rising in Germany, how to save and what's being done.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Planned health insurance cuts met with backlash within the federal government, household energy costs and inflation begin to rise amid Iran conflict, a last ditch effort is planned to save stranded whale 'Timmy' and more news on Thursday, April 16th.
'Difficult and opaque': Applying for German citizenship via ancestry often takes years
People with German ancestry may qualify to reclaim their citizenship rights in certain cases. But like the process for naturalising via residency, first they have to submit a comprehensive application – and then potentially wait for years.
Travel to and from Germany disrupted by back to back Lufthansa strikes
Pilots at Lufthansa were already on a two-day strike when the company's cabin crew workers announced another two-strike to follow. Why is Germany's biggest airline seeing so many strikes, and where are travellers affected?
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
The finance minister says fuel tax cuts should come 'as soon as possible', yet another Lufthansa strike is planned for later this week, Viktor Orban's defeat is a heavy blow to the AfD and more news from around Germany on Tuesday, April 14th.
Germany announces tax cuts and employee bonuses for fuel price relief
The German government is stepping in to absorb taxes on fuel for two months as drivers and companies reckon with soaring prices. Policy makers also plan to enable employers to offer tax-free 'relief bonuses'.
The 2026 tax deadlines that Americans in Germany need to know
Tax day is just around the corner for US citizens - and those living in Germany will want to file here first. Here are the most important dates and extensions to keep in mind during American tax season.
What commuters in Bavaria need to know about Tuesday's public transport strike
It's been another week and another public transport strike in the German 'Free State' of Bavaria lately. Here's where passengers will be affected by a day long warning strike on Tuesday.
German word of the day: Klappen
From closing a window to folding a stool, this German word has an intiuitive - and slightly onomatopeaic - meaning. But it also has another usage you'll want to know when making plans with friends.
Inside Germany: Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?
After a remarkable wolf attack in Hamburg kicked off a series of sensational headlines in the tabloids, The Local editor Paul Krantz reflects on what he learned when reporting on the animals in Germany.
What's getting more expensive in Germany as fuel crisis deepens?
Consumers in Germany have been bracing for widespread inflation since war broke out in the Middle East. Here's a look at which prices are beginning to trend upward.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Flight attendants majorly disrupt Lufthansa operations as strike begins, cartel watchdog urges rapid fuel price cuts, asparagus season opens in Hesse and more news from around Germany on Friday, April 10th.
How to find and collect your packages in Germany
In Germany packages are not always delivered to your own door - instead they may be left with neighbours or at automated 'Packstations'. Here's how to find and collect your parcel.
German word of the day: Treppenwitz
This German word concisely describes those moments when you had the perfect thing to say, but the thought came a bit too late.
Will travellers in Germany be affected by Europe's looming jet fuel crisis?
Flights to and from Germany haven't been severely impacted by jet fuel supply issues yet, but that could change quickly if the war in the Middle East continues. We asked airlines what passengers can expect.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Defence minister says German men do not need permission to travel abroad, diesel fuel prices hit all time high before US-Iran ceasefire announced, the EU Commission is giving away free train tickets to young people and more on Wednesday, April 8th.
Where in Germany wait times for citizenship are the longest
Germany's immigration authorities are notoriously slow to process naturalisation applications. Here's where average wait times are fastest and where they are slowest.
How Germany's major public health insurance reform will affect you
To plug a massive budget hole, a government commission has come up with 66 recommendations for how Germany's public health insurance system could be reformed. Here are the major changes on the table that could affect you.
What's open and closed over Easter weekend in Germany
Easter brings a four-day weekend to most people living in Germany. Here's how businesses, transport and other services are affected by the public holidays.