When Ali Fakhro lays out a row of pistachio-filled chocolate bars in the morning at his bakery in Berlin, he knows they will be gone in a matter of hours.
Germany has long been associated with an unwavering love of beer, sausages, and cars. But a look at some recent statistics suggests that some of these national pastimes not remain dominant in Deutschland forever.
Some suggest that tourists from the US have pushed their tipping culture on metropolitan cities in Germany. Others say foreign nationals in Germany don’t tip enough. Here's what you need to know.
German cities are known for their huge kebab offerings. But the local branch of the Christian Democrats in the city of Heilbronn wants to see an upper limit on the number of kebab shops.
A spicy row has erupted between Turkey and Germany over what constitutes a doner kebab, with Berlin objecting to a Turkish push for protected status for the iconic snack.
In a sign of the growing popularity of non-alcoholic drinks in Germany, Munich is aiming to revamp a crime-ridden area of the city centre with its first alcohol-free beer garden.
Health Minister Karl Lauterbach and other politicians want to ban teenagers under 16 in Germany from "accompanied drinking". Lauterbach has also drawn up proposals to ban the sale of nitrous oxide or 'laughing gas' to minors.
Speedy delivery services boomed during the Covid years, offering customers the chance to have groceries delivered in minutes. But now two of Germany’s bigger players are leaving the country entirely. Could this be the end of the on-demand delivery trend?
Germany's second-largest supermarket chain has just opened its first vegan store in Berlin. Could the country see more vegan stores in future as more consumers buy in to plant-based foods?
Asparagus farmers in Germany are expecting a good growing season this year. Here's everything you need to know about 'Spargelzeit' this year, including a few recipe ideas if you'd like to participate.
As Germany's apple season starts up, there's one tasty concoction that takes the spotlight: apple wine. From its Roman heritage to its miriad of names, here are some surprising facts about the drink.
All the fun of the Oktoberfest, without the hangover: Germans are swapping traditional beer for non-alcoholic brews, driven by health concerns and the increasing quality of booze-free options.
Video footage of an American tourist arriving in Europe with a giant suitcase filled with nothing but Diet Coke to drink on her holiday has been causing much hilarity - but is it true that Diet Coke is banned or restricted in EU countries?
Whether it be bad table manners, or turning your nose up at a seasonal favourite, there are certain food-related sins which if you commit once, you won't repeat in Germany.
Germany boasts an astounding 3,200 different varieties of bread - and whether you're a fan of dark, nutritious rye or the humble Schrippe, there are five varieties you simply can't miss out on.
Can't decide which flavour of ice cream you'd like? One ice cream shop in the German state of Baden-Württemberg created a new variety for anyone who finds themselves saying 'umm...' when they reach the front of the queue.
In the western German village of Lohne, where the only grocery store closed its doors earlier this year, residents now do their food shopping on board a red-and-green supermarket bus that rolls into the main square once a week.
Every region of Germany has its own unique local cuisine - and Hamburg is no exception. The northern port city is known for its array of quirky fish dishes and a pastry delicacy with a slightly misleading name.
Despite being known for their love of sausages and schnitzel, Germans have
been steadily eating less meat over the past few years - with last year hitting a record low.
