Municipal and district elections were held across the state of Bavaria on Sunday. Run-off elections will go forward in Munich and several other large cities where legacy party candidates have seen their support slip.
As the days get longer and temperatures rise, people in Germany look forward to getting out and about again. Here's our pick of the best events to help you defrost and shake off the winter blues.
Fuel prices are rising, flights are being disrupted and security tightened. As lethal conflict between Iran and Israel and the US escalates, here’s a look at how the war will affect life in Germany.
From succulent Weißwurst to hearty Käsespätzle, Bavarian cooking is known for giving German favourites a unique alpine twist. These 10 dishes should be on anyone's lists of must-tries while visiting the region.
If you’re a legal resident in Germany and plan to travel to other European Union countries, it’s worth understanding what you are – and are not – covered for when things go wrong abroad.
Social interactions in Germany are often defined by a series unwritten codes that can be hard for many foreigners to understand. Here are our top tips for doing as the Germans do - and even for out-doing them if the need arises.
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.
German wine is under pressure – but it’s never been more interesting. From everyday bottles to special‑occasion standouts, here are eight German wines worth seeking out.
Germany may have a reputation as a monoglot country, but step inside people's homes and a different picture emerges. New figures show that bilingual and multilingual life is an everyday reality for millions of families in the country.
Have you ever spotted a life-sized straw doll in old clothes, dangling slightly drunkenly above the entrance to a bar in Germany? If so, this word won’t be altogether new to you.
In the wake of a fatal attack on a ticket inspector on a regional train in Rhineland‑Palatinate, Deutsche Bahn has announced a number of measures aimed at improving safety on trains and at stations across Germany.
German libraries are a fabulous resource for anyone living in the country, offering not just books but everything from ice cream makers to umbrellas and even works of art to hang on your walls at home.
The most romantic day of the year or an out and out nightmare? We look at the stories which could explain why Germans don't typically embrace Valentine's Day – and why this trend might be changing among new generations.
From Parma ham to Champagne, Europe protects authentic food. Here's how Germany’s own food labels reward soil, climate and craft – and help shoppers spot real quality on supermarket shelves.
Could you be a scent detective? Baden‑Württemberg’s Environment Agency is looking for volunteers to take part in a year‑long investigation into the source of Ulm’s periodic and unexplained stinks.
German regulations around school attendance for children are notoriously strict. Here's what parents need to know about when children can miss school – and when they can't.
With high numbers of job posts across technical trades, healthcare, engineering, logistics and administration, the Bavarian capital seems to have plenty of opportunities for job-seekers this year.
The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures. But which nationalities receive the most and which EU country gives out the most?
By the end of February, Saxony will become the latest German state to introduce a ban on smartphones in schools. Here are the current rules on phone use in school across the federal states, and a look at how well they're working.
February in Germany offers a dazzling array of experiences. Whether you fancy floating through a surreal world of soap bubbles in Berlin or watching hot air balloons soar above snowy Alpine lakes, there's something to brighten every winter day.
If you’re eyeing a career move to Germany or already living here as a foreign resident, 2026 is shaping up to be an intriguing and largely positive year for salaries.
Student participation, called 'Mitarbeit', makes up a large portion of students' grades in German schools. But the way it's assessed can be poison in the classroom, particularly for foreign pupils, writes Tom Pugh.
Deaths have exceeded births in Germany since 1990. Now a dramatic fall in immigration means the country’s total population shrank in 2025 for the first time in years.
