With airspaces closed over major air travel transfer hubs due to the Middle East conflict, Lufthansa reports a spike in demand for direct connections to Asia and Africa. Meanwhile many travellers have to change their plans.
Despite downturns and stagnation, Germany remains the world's third largest economy for the third year running, according to a new study. But India is expected to jump ahead by the end of the decade.
Working in the garden may not seem that appealing in the rain or sleet, but German law insists that people cut their hedges at specific times of year. Here's what you need to know.
The major public transportation strikes that swept Hamburg and Frankfurt and some surrounding regions are over now, but regional actions are still taking place in some smaller municipalities in the states of Bavaria and Hesse.
"Helau!" "Alaaf!" "Narri-Narro!" These are some of the different 'fools' calls' from across Germany. Wherever people celebrate Carnival (or Fasching, or Fastnet), you hear the shouts. But where do they come from, and what do they mean?
Today marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. From intimate stumbling stones to commemorative events in parliament, here's how the atrocities of the Holocaust are remembered in Germany today.
Current university students in Germany, as well as recent graduates in business and technology, may want to apply to join this event aimed at matching career starters with internship roles at startups.
Once you can't hear the bells jingling, and the beautiful Christmas tree in your living room becomes a dry, dead hazard, it's time to dispose of it correctly. Here's how to do it in Germany.
When applying to rent an apartment in Germany you may be asked for a 'Mietschuldenfreiheitsbescheinigung' or 'certificate of freedom from rental debt'. Here's all you need to know about the document, when you'll need one and how to get it.
Commuters in Frankfurt are facing difficult journeys on Tuesday, as repair work in central parts of the city are causing serious disruptions to S-Bahn traffic.
Going freelance in Germany - or even starting a side hustle - can be a rewarding and exciting challenge. But it can come with its own bureaucratic challenges. What are the rules around having a freelance gig if you already have a job?
This German word, or drink, of the day is something that's popular with students. You might just find it at a festive party – but be careful if you do!
The German state of Saxony has a public holiday today for Buß-und Bettag or Day of Prayer and Repentance. What is it and why does no other state mark it in the same way?
You may have noticed lots of paper lanterns popping up in shops across Germany. Here's why you you may see processions of school children with them on Tuesday evening.
Millions of people look forward to Germany's world-renowned Christmas markets. Why are various social media users saying that markets are cancelled this year?
Part-time workers are entitled to many of the same benefits as their full-time counterparts in Germany. So how much paid leave, and which bonuses, should you get?
Here's a rundown of the fines that can be imposed on cyclists in Germany if they break rules. They are part of The Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) which apply to all road users