Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
30,000 cyclists rally in Berlin for better bike infrastructure, German chancellor backs Zelensky’s call for Putin talks, flights grounded at Munich airport after tower evacuation and more news on Monday, June 8th.
German hospital discharges US doctor who contracted Ebola
A US national who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was discharged from a German hospital on Saturday after recovering from the infection following 17 days of medical care, the clinic said.
Potsdam bans smart glasses at swimming pools amid privacy fears in Germany
As debate grows across Germany, a local rule change could potentially reshape how wearable tech can be used in everyday public spaces.
Wolf that bit woman in German mall likely dead, authorities say
A wolf that bit a woman at a shopping mall in Hamburg, northern Germany, in late March -- in the first such incident since the species returned to Germany some 30 years ago -- is likely dead, local authorities said Saturday.
Long-term care reform plans spark widespread backlash in Germany
Concrete details of Germany’s long-term care reform have emerged, sparking intense criticism. Social organisations, states and municipalities are calling planned cuts a “raid” and a “slap in the face”.
The things I wish I'd known about 'Elterngeld' as a freelancer in Germany
Germany's generous parental allowance benefit makes it possible for new parents to take time off work. But the rules for freelancers can be complicated, writes journalist and new mother Imogen Goodman.
Average Berlin rents up by almost 7 percent since 2024
The cost of renting an apartment in Berlin has increased substantially in the last two years, with tenants now paying on average 50 cents more per month per square metre, according to the latest rent index.
How to avoid a hairy seasonal health risk in Germany this summer
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.