When can residents deduct the cost of German courses from taxes?
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.
The things you won't see in Germany that are common elsewhere
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 braces for storms, hail and possible 'tornadoes'
Germany is bracing for severe weather on Thursday, with forecasters warning of severe thunderstorms, high winds, hail and the possibility of isolated tornadoes.
Germany shut out of UN Security Council in diplomatic blow
Berlin suffers rare defeat in New York vote as Austria and Portugal secure coveted seats, raising questions over foreign policy and global standing.
Will drivers from Germany be charged a fee to pass through Switzerland?
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.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
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.
Where are the 330,000 new German citizens from?
A record 332,500 people naturalised as German in 2025, official figures show. We look at where they are from and what it means for Germany.
German phrase of the day: Eierlegende Wollmilchsau
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.