How long can I stay in Germany if I lose my job?
With a spate of layoffs happening at German companies, many foreigners are wondering what losing their job could mean for their residence permit. Here's how long you have to find a new role - and what happens if you can't find one.
10 tips for travelling with kids in Germany
From where to stay, what to do and how to travel, Berlin-based journalist and mom Rachel Stern lays out some tested tips on going on a family holiday in and around Germany.
Why does Germany still have such lax rules on smoking?
On 'World No Tobacco Day', we take a look at Germany's smoking policies - where it's allowed, where it isn't, and why relaxed laws on lighting up can be a major culture shock for foreigners.
Do you need permanent residency to apply for German citizenship?
When you apply for German citizenship, one of the first questions you'll be asked is what type of residence permit you have. Will you run into problems if you don't have permanent residency rights?
The German probation period rules you need to know if you've got a new job
Many people in Germany begin work for a new employer in the autumn, so what are the rules for probation periods and in which cases do they not apply?
Five German drinks to try this summer
There’s nothing quite like a cold drink on a hot summer’s day and the Germans know it well. That’s why they’ve got a variety of tasty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to cool them down in the hottest months. Here are five you should try.
'Fronleichnam': Why do 8 German states have a holiday on Thursday?
'Fronleichnam' is celebrated as a public holiday in eight German states (and two other regions) on Thursday June 4th. We explain its origins where it's observed.