Will Germany raise the drinking age for beer and wine?
Politicians from Germany's federal government have expressed willingness to raise the minimum age for the purchase of wine and beer.
German word of the day: Jugendweihe
More than 35 years after reunification, many eastern states in Germany still celebrate this GDR-era coming of age tradition.
'Klenkes': The strange hand gesture you need to know in the German town of Aachen
Locals from Germany's most westerly city like to greet each other with a secret hand symbol when they meet elsewhere in the world. Though the symbol is a source of pride in Aachen, the tradition has a long - and rather dark - history.
Cologne Carnival set to kick off with beefed up security
Every year a mass of tourists and revellers descends on Cologne for the start of carnival season. This year, the city is tightening up the rules to crack down on drunken misbehaviour.
Everything you need to know about Germany's Oktoberfest
From new attractions to embracing tap water, here's what you need to know about Germany's most famous folk festival, starting on Saturday.
7 places where you can actually make small talk with Germans
Germans aren't known for their inclination towards small talk - or informal chit chat. But here are seven spots around Germany where we've often observed it happening right out in the open.