With renters struggling to find housing in German cities like Frankfurt and Wiesbaden, a new plan from the Hessian Economics Ministry aims to clamp down on unused living space.
Frankfurt am Main is the only German city to land in the top 10 in a quality of life ranking for foreign residents. We look at the pros and cons to life in the financial capital.
Foreign residents applying for German citizenship in cities like Frankfurt and Darmstadt face long waits. A new investigation shines a light on the naturalisation backlogs and delays in Hesse's major cities.
Frankfurt's Bahnhofsviertel is known as a crime hotspot in Germany, but deputy head of Frankfurt City Council Gregor Amann believes it is slowly starting to improve - and that there are positives to be found in the area.
Frankfurt's Hauptbahnhof and the area around it have long been known as troubled - and a fatal shooting this week has once again launched it into the spotlight. Authorities have taken measures to make it feel safer - but is it enough?
From delicious Apfelwein to the breathtaking Taunus mountains, some long-time Frankfurt residents might forget how good they have it. Here are 10 things that residents of the Germany's banking capital get to enjoy.
Whether you're looking for transportation information, event recommendations, or ways to explore Frankfurt's unique history and culture, these essential apps are a must-have for foreigners in the city.
The CDU and SPD have agreed on a number of plans for Frankfurt and the state of Hesse, with education, migration and subsidies for house buyers in the foreground.
American football fans descended on Frankfurt at the weekend to see the NFL in action. The Local was there to ask supporters what they thought about the league coming to Germany.
As of Wednesday evening, weapons may no longer be carried in Frankfurt's Bahnhofsviertel. This makes Germany’s financial capital the second city in Hesse to introduce a no-weapons zone.
Torrential rain and thunderstorms battered central and southern Germany on Wednesday night, causing widespread transport disruption and flooding at Frankfurt airport.
With the largest share of foreigners in the country, Frankfurt is known for being a truly 'multi-kulti' city - and five neighbourhoods in particular are the most international of all.
For years, Germany's banking capital has been known for its pricey real estate market and luxury high-rise flats - but Frankfurt is currently seeing a reversal in fortunes. Here's why property prices are dropping fast.
Frankfurt's not just a bustling international city - it's also a great location from which to explore Europe. Here's our guide to the best cities you can visit in under five hours simply by hopping on a train from Germany's banking capital.
A recent survey placed Frankfurt as the second-worst of 50 cities for expatriates to live. So we asked Local Germany readers if it really deserves that ranking.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will address this week's Frankfurt book fair, with organisers offering emphatic support to the country's literary scene in the wake of Russia's invasion.
Frankfurt has been ranked as one of the world's best cities to live in. We recently asked readers what it's like to live in the Hesse city and surrounding area. Here's what they had to say.
