Hamburg withdraws Olympics bid after referendum defeat
Hamburg has withdrawn from the race to host the Summer Olympics in either 2036, 2040 or 2044 after residents rejected the idea at a referendum on Sunday.
Baden-Wurttemberg expands smoking bans in public spaces
New smoking restrictions have come into force in Baden-Württemberg, extending bans to many outdoor spaces and adding the use of e-cigarettes. Here’s how the state's smoking rules have changed.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Hamburg's Olympic bid withdrawn after residents vote in referendum, majority of Germans see a far-right leader taking charge of an eastern state in coming elections, two killed in weather-related traffic accident and more news on Monday, June 1st.
Munich airport briefly halts flights after drone alert
Flights were suspended for around an hour at Munich airport on Saturday due to a suspected drone sighting, police and airport authorities told AFP.
Inside Germany: Cheese rolling, grand slamming and a chancellor defamed
From the winner of the infamous 'cheese rolling' race, to Germany's best hope for winning a Grand Slam to a little phrase the chancellor would really like everyone to stop using, here's what we're talking about this week at The Local.
German word of the day: Glückspilz
This cheerful German expression has nothing to do with cooking – and everything to do with the oddly charming things people call each other when luck strikes.
How a 'voluntary social year' in Germany can open doors and pay the bills
For any young people looking for a route into life in Germany, the 'FSJ' program is an often overlooked opportunity. Here's how it works and who can apply.
German ex-minister faces perjury charges over failed car toll plan
A former German transport minister faces a perjury trial related to a failed scheme to charge foreign motorists highway tolls, a debacle that cost the government hundreds of millions of euros.