Leaflets disseminating far-right extremist ideas were found at a number of schools in Germany's southern states, showing that the 'Identitarian Movement' is actively trying to grow its influence.
Germany is pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its administrative services, with key changes to ID documents and residence permits coming in May. Here's what you need to know about the latest efforts to move the process online.
Born out of the country's obsession with "order", the Ordnungsamt is a uniquely German feature of public life. But what do these public order offices actually do - and how seriously should we take them?
If you want to explore the area around Frankfurt this summer, there are plenty of destinations you can reach in under two hours with the Germany-wide travel pass.
Industrial production in Germany climbed 3.0 percent in March, driven by the car and pharma sectors, while exports to the US surged ahead of new tariff measures.
Against the backdrop of the brutal war in Gaza, Berlin has partnered with the city of Tel Aviv in a gesture of solidarity with Israel. Why has the move been taken now - and how has it been received in the multi-cultural German capital?
Germany's Foreign Residence Act outlines the offences and residency breaches that can result in fines, imprisonment or expulsion from the country. From lying on applications to unlawful re-entry, here are the most serious breaches set out in the law.
Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has fallen short of the parliamentary votes needed to become Germany's new Chancellor. As the future of the new government hangs in the balance, can the embattled politician still make it across the finish line?
Country prepares for transfer of power, police warn of staffing issues amid increased border checks, Union politicians voice scepticism over AfD ban, and more news from around Germany on Monday.
Punctual, organised, lovers of beer... we all know the stereotypes about Germans. But how well do you know the stereotypes for each of the German regions?
From the start of the outdoor swimming season to Biergarten culture and Germany's confused relationship to migration, here's what we're talking about at The Local this week.
Germany's notorious rules around family names were made a little bit simpler this May. The new rules give married couples and their children a lot more flexibility to make changes.
Properly sorting your waste has long been a big topic in Germany, but upcoming rule changes mean the penalties for not separating organic waste are set to get even tougher.
If you want to embrace Germany's nature and holiday like a local, look no further than these camping spots, which are ideal for visiting in the springtime.
Far-right political parties have gathered support in Germany and elsewhere, leading some to speculate that the country could repeat the darkest part of its contemporary history. The Local asked a historian about how real the threat is.
From Becks in the north to Paulaner in the south, Germany's bigger beers are sold worldwide. But the best beers are only found locally. On Germany's national beer day, Paul Krantz offers a few local recommendations from Bavaria to Berlin.
Germany has been home to a large Catholic community for centuries, which has seen some dramatic shifts through history and in recent years. How large and influential is the church in Germany today?
Whether it's setting giant rolling wheels ablaze, or decorating their 'Easter trees', Germans have some quite amusing traditions to entertain themselves during Easter.
Germany is known for being a land obsessed with insurance coverage. But do you really have to be insured in case you damage someone else's property? We break down the very long word and culture of Haftpflichtversicherung for foreigners.
Beloved by children in the UK and US alike, the Easter Bunny is perhaps one of the most recognisable symbols of the spring season for English speakers. But its origins actually trace back to Germany.
What began in the 1960s as a call for nuclear disarmament has since become a time-honoured Easter tradition in Germany. Though interest has ebbed and flowed over the years, the marches always swell in times of political crisis.
They were born in a hell on Earth and were never supposed to survive. But by some miracle a handful of babies born in Ravensbruck concentration camp in northern Germany made it out alive.
Connecting Holocaust survivors with lost relatives and with their loved ones' belongings, the Arolsen Archives in central Germany is keeping memories of victims of the Nazi regime alive.
