Letters from schools and park closures signal a growing summer hazard in Germany. Oak processionary moth caterpillar infestations can trigger rashes, breathing problems and widespread disruption.
Many German families have faced the uncomfortable question: What did grandpa do during the war? Now, the answer may be just a few clicks away – but it may not be what they wanted to hear.
A German serial killer already in prison for the murders of three children was found guilty by a French court on Thursday for the abduction and killing of a 10-year-old boy during a school trip in 2004.
German interior minister under fire over continued Schengen border checks, Hindu temple opens in Berlin after 20-year journey, Lufthansa jet tips onto its nose at Frankfurt airport and more news on Friday, June 5th.
For many foreign residents, learning German is essential for work – but the tax office doesn’t always see it that way. As a result, language lessons often fall into a confusing grey area when it comes to claiming deductions.
There’s nothing quite like a cold drink on a hot summer’s day and the Germans know it well. That’s why they’ve got a variety of tasty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to cool them down in the hottest months. Here are five you should try.
It’s easy to notice things like cycle lanes, bakeries on every corner and the sheer number of public clocks when you first arrive in Germany. But which everyday features are conspicuous by their absence?
Germany is bracing for severe weather on Thursday, with forecasters warning of severe thunderstorms, high winds, hail and the possibility of isolated tornadoes.
The Swiss parliament has approved a proposal to levy a tax on drivers passing through the country. Here's how the measure would affect travellers from Germany.
Germany braces for thunderstorms, heavy rain and extreme winds, Berlin–Hamburg rail link to reopen, some states see public holiday and more news from Germany on Thursday June 4th.
Almost half of European small and medium companies struggle to find workers with the skills they need but recruitment outside the EU remains “limited” and “too difficult”, a recent Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission had shown.
This bizarre-sounding expression is the go-to phrase for Germans faced with the impossible. Master it, and you’ll have the perfect phrase for mocking the unrealistic expectations that plague us all.
Around six million people visit Germany's Kölner Dom or Cologne Cathedral every year. Admission has so far been free – but from July this will change.
More people than ever are turning to Germany's Anti-Discrimination Agency, new figures show. The number of reports of discrimination rose to 13,067 in 2025 – around 15 percent more than the previous year.
'Fronleichnam' is celebrated as a public holiday in eight German states (and two other regions) on Thursday June 4th. We explain its origins where it's observed.
A shooter in Dortmund surrenders to police, passengers injured after tram derails in east Berlin, canopy roof collapses on pedestrian zone in Sylt and more news from around Germany on Wednesday, June 3rd.
The last step before a citizenship application can be approved is a personal appearance at the foreigner’s office. With a German passport so fresh it was still warm in his hands, Liam Kelly, told The Local about his experience.
Two members of the far-right AfD are traveling to an economic forum in St. Petersburg this week, while critics accuse the party of representing Russia's interests more than Germany's.
A new report reveals that international graduates in Germany find work three times faster than direct job-seekers – but warns that unrelated part-time work is trapping talent.
The European Commission on Tuesday asked nine countries in the Schengen area, including France, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Denmark and Norway to phase out internal border checks, which have been reinstated in some cases for years.
