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  • 01 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
    • Berlin urges Israel to 'immediately' improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza
    • Which apprenticeships in Germany are the highest paid?
    • How you can save on your gas bill following a price drop in Germany
    • How much do you need to earn to rent an apartment in Germany?
    • KEY DATES: The rail delays and disruption to expect in Germany this September
  • 02 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
    • First Afghan families allowed into Germany from Pakistan
    • ‘Schulpflicht’: What parents need to know about kids missing school in Germany
    • What's the law on magic mushrooms in Germany?
    • Car insurance premiums to increase for millions of drivers in Germany
    • Mythbuster: Has the EU really banned gel manicures?
    • In numbers: How Germany's population has changed 35 years after reunification
    • Europe to draw up new visa strategy to bring in skilled non-EU workers
  • 03 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
    • How to stay safe foraging for wild mushrooms in Germany
    • 'I made it': Germans reflect on Merkel's 2015 migrant influx
    • What a push to ban Kanye West’s music reveals about German hate speech laws
    • Which specialist doctors in Germany have the longest appointment waiting times?
    • Germany's bickering coalition government aims to thrash out budget row
    • What international students really think about Germany
  • 04 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
    • EXPLAINED: How health insurance works for children in Germany
    • Germany's Merz tries to present united front following budget row
    • What travellers in Germany should know about Ryanair's hand luggage crack down
    • Who would be affected by Germany's new military service draft law?
    • Dover and Eurotunnel reveal start dates for new EES passport checks
    • Seniors back to work as ageing Germany battles pension burden
    • Will there be a transition period after Germany's three-year citizenship path is axed?
  • 05 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
    • Jupiter: Europe's fastest supercomputer launches in Germany
    • Majority of Germans support higher taxes for the wealthy, survey finds
    • Suspect arrested after teacher stabbed at college in German city of Essen
    • The biggest challenges foreigners face after arriving in Germany
    • German factory orders drop in new blow to economy
    • German grammar tips: Why some verbs use 'sein' instead of 'haben' in the past tense
    • Germany recognises record number of foreign qualifications
  • 06 September
    • Inside Germany: Back to school, Groundhog Day politics and a push to ban catcalling
  • 07 September
    • Bayern set crowd record in women's Bundesliga opener
    • Dozens injured in crashes at German bike race
  • 08 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
    • France and Spain receive more refugees than Germany as cases drop in Europe
    • 'Germany is on the right track': Meet the Indian dentist who aspires to join the Bundestag
    • German exports to the US hit four-year low as tariffs bite
    • Will German cities have driverless taxis on the roads in 2026?
    • LISTED: The new flights to and from Germany in autumn 2025
    • Volkswagen unveils new affordable EVs to hit the German market
  • 09 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
    • Merz to open Munich motor show as engine row threatens to combust
    • 'Stay out of the basement': Flood warnings in place in western Germany
    • Migration to Europe is falling, so why are countries pushing on with crackdown?
    • Fake integration and language certificates being sold in Germany
    • Military service and ravioli reserves: How Germany is stepping up preparations for war
    • 'Dry and apologetic': What foreigners really think of German humour
    • Police say 'political' arson attack may be behind Berlin blackout
    • German Chancellor Merz ramps up pressure on EU over electric car shift
  • 10 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
    • Germany to back Ukraine with 'deep-strike' drones
    • How to speed up getting a doctor's appointment in Germany
    • 'Too many without qualifications': German education system sees widening inequality
    • Syrian jailed for life over deadly knife attack at German festival
    • Taxes to immigration: The major challenges Germany faces this autumn
    • What do children actually learn at school in Germany?
    • 20,000 households still without power in Berlin after suspicious fire
    • Tax relief: Germany plans VAT cut in restaurants and hike in commuter allowance
  • 11 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
    • German word of the day: Vesper
    • What we know about suspected arson attack in Berlin that caused mass power cut
    • German far-right MP denies China bribery claims as offices searched
    • 'Laugh to keep from crying': How German gender politics threaten an American's ability to stay
    • Just how widespread is the use of fake German language certificates?
  • 12 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
    • Six new daily trains between Germany and Poland to launch this winter
    • Listed: The iconic novels that make up Germany's cultural canon
    • Who can vote in North Rhine-Westphalia's municipal elections on Sunday?
  • 13 September
    • Inside Germany: Bundestag back in session, lobbying against EVs and an outdated reading list
    • Beckenbauer statue unveiled outside Bayern's Allianz Arena
  • 14 September
    • At least 12,000 join pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin
  • 15 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
    • CDU wins elections in North Rhine-Westphalia while far-right gains stronger foothold
    • What are 'fairness agreements' in German political campaigns?
    • German government wants to cut renewable energy subsidies
    • German phrase of the day: Die Biege machen
    • How long does it take to get hired in Germany?
  • 16 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
    • Poland's Nawrocki talks drone defence in Paris and Berlin
    • Man sentenced to life in prison for jihadist knife murder in Mannheim
    • What's changing in German schools this year?
    • Ford to cut up to 1,000 jobs at its factory in Cologne
    • 'Blutspende': Who can donate blood in Germany?
    • Italian court orders extradition of Ukrainian to Germany in Nord Stream case
    • How some German cities are cracking down on biowaste violations
  • 17 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
    • German grammar tips: Talk about the past, present and future with just two tenses
    • Germany’s popular Deutschlandticket set for price hike in 2026
    • Germany drops out of world's top 10 most innovative economies
    • How your eligibility for German citizenship can be affected by unemployment
    • Germany's Merz vows 'autumn of reforms' in turbulent times
    • German apartments are getting bigger despite the housing crunch
  • 18 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
    • Germany calls on US to protect freedom of journalists
    • Why is the internet so slow in Germany?
    • The essential dos and don'ts for your first Oktoberfest
    • REVEALED: How much the CEOs of Germany’s biggest companies really earn
    • Germany passes long-delayed budget with vast new borrowing
    • TELL US: What's the one thing that makes life in Germany easier?
    • Germany confirms 'regrettable' Deutschlandticket price increase in 2026
  • 19 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
    • German Chancellor and Spain's PM acknowledge differences on Gaza conflict
    • 'Trial living': How East Germany's empty towns are trying to lure people
    • Five surprising ways Germany is using new technology to improve mobility
    • REVEALED: Where to buy groceries on a Sunday in Germany
    • German word of the day: Labern
    • How you could end up in a German prison if you're caught without a transport ticket
  • 20 September
    • How drinking (a little) alcohol boosts your ability to speak a foreign language
    • Porsche slows electric shift, prompting VW profit warning
    • LATEST: Flights disrupted across Europe after 'cyber-related disruption'
    • Inside Germany: A change of season brings the 'autumn of reforms'
    • Germany slams Eurovision boycott threats over Gaza
  • 21 September
    • Warmer climate boosts north German vineyards, for now
    • European airports getting back online after cyberattack
  • 22 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
    • All high speed trains between Berlin and Hamburg cancelled
    • Can I get my deposit back for crushed or damaged cans and bottles in Germany?
    • How travellers can navigate the ‘last mile’ with Deutsche Bahn's updated app
    • Deutsche Bahn's first female boss vows 'new start'
    • Will skilled Indian workers opt for Germany over US after visa fee hike?
  • 23 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of a the latest news on Tuesday
    • Alternative for Germany's Björn Höcke sees 'common ground' with US
    • Households in Germany warned about sharp rise in heating costs this winter
    • Everything that changes in Germany in October 2025
    • Business groups pressure German Chancellor over ailing economy
    • Where to celebrate Oktoberfest if you’re not in Munich
    • How generous is Germany's minimum wage really?
    • Why Germany is holding back from recognising Palestine as a state
  • 24 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
    • Germany says Russian airspace incursions could be 'escalation trap'
    • UPDATE: Disruptions at Berlin airport to continue through holiday weekend
    • Germany's massive infrastructure plans demand more foreign workers
    • What you need to know about the start of EES checks at German airports
    • German word of the day: Bekannten
    • In Numbers: Who do Europe's 3.57 million residency permits go to?
    • Are tenants allowed to make a profit from subletting a flat in Germany?
    • A second group of Afghans arrive in Germany after limbo in Pakistan
  • 25 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
    • Merz meets leaders from Germany's east to blunt far-right AfD's surge
    • Why are Europe's residents being advised to keep €100 in cash at home?
    • OPINION: Deutsche Bahn's problems are too big for a new boss to fix
    • What to do if your car is stolen in Germany
    • 'I've always had jobs': Woman's German citizenship bid blocked by unemployment
    • Why the future of the popular Paris to Berlin night train is in doubt
    • Germany pledges €35 billion for space defence
    • ‘Made in Germany’ holds the lead as most trusted product origin label
    • Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs in blow to German auto sector
  • 26 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
    • 'Second-class citizens': Merz urged to do more for eastern Germany
    • What you should know about the EU's change in banking security
    • Five key tips from foreign parents for surviving the German school system
    • Where in Europe gives the most residency permits to Americans, Brits and Indians?
    • What's on in Germany: Ten unmissable events this October
    • Another Swiss canton demands delayed Deutsche Bahn trains stop at border
    • Which German cities are the most expensive for international students?
  • 27 September
    • Inside Germany: In search of German unity when it's in short supply
    • Germany may allow military to shoot down drones, report says
    • Lufthansa planning thousands of job cuts
  • 28 September
    • Huge Berlin protest urges end to Gaza war
    • Germany wants to allow military to shoot down drones
    • France, UK, Germany warn Iran against 'escalatory' acts as sanctions restored
  • 29 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
    • Pressure grows on Germany over rigid support for Israel
    • Germany's Lufthansa confirms it will cut 4,000 jobs by 2030
    • Winners and losers: What NRW’s run-off elections reveal about Germany
    • Night trains from Paris to Berlin and Vienna to be axed
    • German parliament sets date for vote on future of three-year citizenship path
    • How international students in Germany can improve their finances
    • 'I love the clarity': Readers reveal the advantages of living in Germany
    • German man finds €15 million winning lotto ticket in his coat pocket
  • 30 September
    • Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
    • How thousands of students can avoid the German broadcasting fee
    • German far-right MP's former aide jailed for spying for China
    • Pilots strike expected at German national carrier Lufthansa
    • Can I rent a car in Germany with my foreign driver's licence?
    • Gender equality and religious tolerance: What do most Germans agree on?
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