Leftist and anarchist punk rockers from across Germany are congregating on the summer vacation destination of Sylt for the third year in a row. Here's what they are protesting.
Are Germans still living on a strict diet of pork and potatoes? Will they forever be married to their cars? And could we soon hear "Bar oder Karte?" everywhere we go? Here are five things that are changing in German life and culture - and five that seem to be stuck in a time warp.
In Germany, Christi Himmelfahrt is not just about honouring Jesus' ascent into heaven - it's also Father's Day, and sees a tripling of alcohol-related accidents. The Local explains why.
With temperatures sinking deep into the minuses this week in Germany, many people will be keeping cosy inside. But for others, it's a good chance to head to a lake.
Though it may seem like anarchy reigns in Germany on New Year's Eve, there are some rules to follow when it comes to buying and setting off fireworks - and some pyrotechnic-free zones for those who want to escape them.
For superstitious Germans, Friday 13th is a time to stay home if you want to avoid stepping in a puddle or busting a tyre. But if misfortune does strike, there are plenty of German idioms that deal with these unlucky situations.
It may be September, but that hasn't stopped thousands of eager children sending off their Christmas wishlists to the Christkind (Christ Child) - a baby Jesus-like figure responsible for delivering presents on Christmas Eve.
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.
Costume-clad Revellers took to the streets to end Germany's famous Carnival season on Monday. Cities like DĂĽsseldorf are especially known for their colourful parades, which this year carried particularly strong political messages.
The Covid pandemic forced Germany to put aside one of its most beloved New Year's traditions: setting off an arsenal of fireworks. This year they're set to return to many regions - though restrictions are still in place. Here's what you need to know.
Whether you're planning on setting them off yourself or leaving it to the professionals, here are the most important things to know about fireworks in Germany on New Year's Eve.
After two years of bans on the sale of fireworks in Germany for New Year celebrations due to Covid, they are likely to return in full force. Now the city of Berlin is debating how widespread fireworks usage should be in the capital.
To mark the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, we thought we’d ask what happened to the German royals, who were pushed out in a revolution that took place over a hundred years ago.
Germany has a special tradition of drunken antics on May 26th each year. But doctors are concerned that a brigade of drunk cyclists could end up in accidents.
Many countries celebrate the start of the new year with a firework display. But Germany takes things to another level, igniting Böller on streets and in parks in a display of anarchy otherwise unknown in the country. Where does this tradition come from?
Reformation Day is a public holiday in eight states in Germany on October 31st. Just who was the man behind the Reformation a little over 500 years ago?
While limited shopping Sundays have grown popular in Germany, Christmas Eve appears to be the limit to allowing commercialism on the national day of rest.
