weddings

German politicians call for ban on private parties

German lawmakers are calling for a ban on private parties, after the number of coronavirus infections in the country reached a four-month high.

Covid-19

'You can't cancel carnival': How can Germany celebrate street festival in coronavirus times?

Should Germany's much-loved carnival be cancelled or is there a way of allowing it during the pandemic?

Covid-19

Germany warns local coronavirus outbreaks are 'mostly connected with celebrations'

Health Minister Jens Spahn has warned stricter event bans could be put in place in Germany amid a rise in coronavirus outbreaks.

birthday

Divisions resurface as Germany celebrates Marx at 200

Germany marks the 200th anniversary of Karl Marx's birth on Saturday, but celebrations risk being marred by protests as the revolutionary philosopher remains a divisive figure almost three decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Police

How German cities are increasing police presence on New Year’s Eve

Two years since sexual assaults by immigrant men took place in Cologne on New Year’s Eve, cities across the country plan on amping up their security measures for Silvester 2017.