Did you know there's a new queer-friendly travel pass available in Berlin and Cologne, and it's actually cheaper than the standard tourist transport tickets?
Foreign residents would gain the right to vote after five years in Germany under a new proposal. The move potentially gives millions a political voice but has also sparked sharp political opposition.
In a significant legal shift, customers of businesses known to exploit workers could also face criminal liability going forward as Germany strengthens its human trafficking protections.
Chancellor Merz promises a fresh start, government launches plans to reform human trafficking laws, German national team players urged against political statements at World Cup 2026 and more news on Thursday, May 28th.
Daniela Klette, who was arrested in Berlin after decades on the run, was sentenced to 13 years in jail Wednesday for a series of armed robberies committed while she was a fugitive.
The UN climate chief said Wednesday that a record-breaking early heatwave scorching a swathe of western Europe was "a brutal reminder of the spiralling impacts of the climate crisis".
With support for the far-right AfD surging in Germany, here’s how politicians are rushing to future-proof the country’s laws and democratic guard-rails ahead of key state elections in September.
From references to illicit substances in German rap music, to describing dramatic moments in sports, or as the action word for loud noises, you might be surprised how many ways this word can be used.
With the normal German visa route in Tehran suspended, Iranian students who have been granted spots in German university programmes say they've been left waiting indefinitely with no official communication about how to move forward.
A heatwave has gripped large parts of western Europe. Although Germany has not seen a record high for the month of May, temperatures are well into the 30s.
Ever wanted to take a dip in Berlin's Spree River in the scenic Mitte district? You could join a swim demonstration. Here are the dates you need to know.
Number of super-rich in Germany rises sharply, wildfire risk increases across Bavaria, German residents call for more school staff and more news on Wednesday, May 27th.
Europe, which is in the throes of a record-smashing heatwave this week, is the world's fastest-warming continent and stretches into an even more rapidly heating Arctic.
A German actor accused of spreading AI-generated pornography of his TV star ex-wife is now under investigation for alleged domestic violence, prosecutors said Tuesday, the latest twist in the headline-grabbing case.
Germany saw a record number of naturalisations in 2025, preliminary figures show. After leading conservatives called yet again to tighten naturalisation rules, other parties have pushed back.
After the end of the 'The Late Show', we look at some of the iconic moments when German news and celebrities graced the screen the US's most-watched late night tv programming.
Residents in Germany could soon pay more towards long-term care insurance, particularly if they don’t have children, as the government seeks to close a growing funding gap.
A record number of German passports was issued in 2025 with almost 310,000 foreigners naturalised in Germany, according to preliminary figures collated in a media report.
There's little better than cooling off in a river on a warm summer day, but in German cities it can be tricky to know which ones are safe to swim. We've found the cities where you're ok to take the plunge – and a few you're better off avoiding.
A wave of hot weather maintains its grip on Germany, federal leaders target parents and retirees in planned reforms, most Germans don't believe the country is prepared for an attack and more news on Tuesday, May 26th.
Around 300 passengers were evacuated from a regional train travelling near Ingolstadt, Bavaria, on Sunday after it broke down due to a technical fault.
The BBQs are out, people are flocking to rivers, the terraces are packed – summer has arrived early in Germany, with some parts of the country already experiencing temperatures of over 30C this Pentecost weekend. But how much warmer will it get this week?
Germany is one of the most popular countries worldwide for international Masters students, and with good reason. Here's everything you need to know about applying in 2026.
Glasses are notoriously expensive in Germany, but understanding what health insurance covers, and how to claim deductible expenses can help you reduce the cost of your vision care.
