Every culture has its own unique customs and nuances when it comes to tipping - and Germany is no exception. The Local spoke to an etiquette expert to find out how to steer clear of faux pas.
With the anti-immigration, xenophobic AfD winning state elections and polling strongly ahead of next year's federal vote, are foreigners in Germany concerned about the direction of the country and their futures here? Share your views in our quick survey.
People living in Germany feel less safe now than they did five years ago, a survey shows, with many feeling particularly unsafe in train stations amid a rise in knife crime.
Almost one in four employees in Germany are worried that their jobs may become redundant due to the use of artificial intelligence (AI), a new survey found.Â
How Berlin's Mayor wants to free up Bürgeramt appointments, two conservative state leaders come out against future federal coalition with Greens and more news from around Germany.
Germany's government squabbles about how to close budget deficit, the travel fine conundrum for parents in German states, and more news from around Germany on Monday.
Germany pulls in more tax than last year, RSV vaccines for infants should soon be covered by health insurance, a court decision is expected in a case against the government's air pollution regulations and more news on Tuesday.
Is it harder for people to find a job or get an apartment in Germany simply because they don't have a German name? We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences for a future article.
Commuters in Berlin will need to navigate around the city's most popular S-Bahn lines for weeks. Visitors stopping by the capital on their summer vacation will also be affected.
Germany's coalition government is hoping to encourage skilled workers to move to Germany with hefty tax incentives - but the proposals have been met with sharp criticism - even from within the government.
Health Minister Karl Lauterbach and other politicians want to ban teenagers under 16 in Germany from "accompanied drinking". Lauterbach has also drawn up proposals to ban the sale of nitrous oxide or 'laughing gas' to minors.
SPD politician Karamba Diaby, who championed the issue of dual nationality, said he will not run for the Bundestag again after the current legislative period comes to an end.
With the Euros being hosted by Germany this summer, it's a great opportunity to broaden your German football vocabulary. Here are a collection of words and phrases to know to get into the games.
What are the steps to apply for a baby's US passport from Germany? How long does it take? Here’s all the information and tips American parents in Germany should know before beginning the process.
