Students in the states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will start their summer holidays at the end of June while those in other states will have to wait until July or August. Here are the vacation periods in all of Germany's states.
Rail passengers have got used to German trains being several minutes or even hours late. Now it has emerged that Deutsche Bahn's large-scale improvement project also faces a delay – of several years.
Affordable housing is in short supply in Germany. The Local looks at how the government is planning to tackle this issue, and the effect it may have on renters.
Germany's new government, led by conservative party leaders, has hardened the country's stance towards immigration which has included increased border checks and tightening citizenship laws. Are you concerned?
At the beginning of Pride Month, Germany's Christopher Street Day association warns about an increase in the number of hate crimes and calls for better reporting.
Violent storms caused havoc in southern Germany late on Wednesday night, and forced the emergency landing of a Ryanair jet in which passengers were injured.
The German weather service has warned about severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail showers in parts of Germany on Wednesday. Here are the regions that will be most affected.
More than 20,000 people have been evacuated from a Cologne's Deutz district as officials prepare to defuse three large American World War II bombs. The operation is also expected to disrupt regional railway traffic.
From famous folk festivals like Oktoberfest to its summer beer garden culture, drinking plays a huge role in life in Germany. We'd love to know what surprised you about the country's boozy customs after moving here, and if you think it should change.
Whether it's setting giant rolling wheels ablaze, or decorating their 'Easter trees', Germans have some quite amusing traditions to entertain themselves during Easter.
As the days get warmer and the streets are awash with bright green foliage and flowers, there are a few German words and expressions that you may find handy this season.
Hamburg is known for its maritime history and no-holds-barred nightlife, but what does it have to offer internationals? We'd love to hear what you think about life in Germany's Hanseatic city.
Deutsche Bahn passengers in Germany saw more train delays and cancellations last year than had been seen in at least two decades. Here are your rights if you need to change your ticket or cancel your journey altogether.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to make major gains in Sunday's crucial election, and while it's leader holds typical nationalist and anti-foreigner views, her story is far from that of a quintessential extremist.
Whether you're wondering about the fate of the dual citizenship law or trying to figure out how the German voting system works, we'd love to hear your questions about the upcoming elections on February 23rd.
At least one man was severely injured while several others needed treatment after a barge collided with a passenger ferry on Monday, according to Hamburg's fire and police departments.
Freezing weather cancels dozens of flights at the weekend, Syrian leader snubs German counterpart, Chancellor Scholz slams Musk for continued public support of AfD and more news on Monday.
It's that time of year again: clocks around Germany were set back an hour overnight. Why does the change occur, and how do Germans feel about the shift?
The eastern states of Germany have a lot to offer - but they aren't always a popular choice for foreigners. We'd love to hear from people living in eastern Germany about the pros and cons of living in the region.
