New Year's Eve in Germany is all about fireworks. Here are The Local's suggestions for where to watch them across the country, from Berlin and Hamburg to Cologne, Munich and elsewhere.
Several German destinations have been recommended by travel writers as being among the best places to visit in 2025. If you live in Germany, or are planning to visit soon, here are some places to consider visiting this year.
Tax day is just around the corner for US citizens - and those living in Germany will want to file here first. Here are the most important dates (and extensions) to keep in mind during American tax season.
The costs for student housing have grown across Germany over the last year, but prices are different depending on which city you are in, a new report has revealed.
From a hike in child benefits to parental allowance adjustments via the possibility of paid paternity leave, we look at what's changing for families in Germany - and what's not - this year.
Several changes to migration rules have come into effect since the start of 2025, and further changes are being debated. Here are the ones likely to have the biggest impact on the lives of Germany's foreign residents.
Last year, it looked like the big wave of inflation had finally broken, but in the autumn the inflation rate began ticking up again. What can we expect for consumer prices in Germany in 2025?
From property tax reform to extended rent controls to an increased CO2 tax, this year is set to bring plenty of changes for renters and property owners in Germany. Here are the key ones to keep in mind.
Current news about the German job market is a mixed bag: a sluggish economy has seen many big companies resort to layoffs, while other industries remain desperate for workers. Here's what jobseekers can expect in 2025.
Germany is home to some of the world's top universities - eight of them were ranked among the world's 100 best in a new report. Here are the universities that scored highest.
With Germany's rent controls at risk of falling away amid the ongoing shortage of affordable housing in many cities, tenants are facing rising rental costs.
From tougher penalties to exchanging licences, the new year is set to bring with it a spate of changes for drivers in Germany. Here’s what motorists should be aware of.
Next year is set to bring with it some major changes for foreign students in Germany, from more financial support to more Erasmus funding for universities. Here are the top 10 changes and trends you need to know about.
From flight routes and rising transport prices to new visa requirements, here's what you should know if you are travelling within, to or from Germany in 2025.
With the cost of living continuing to rise, many households in Germany are feeling the pinch. We look at the planned changes that are likely to affect what's in your wallet in 2025.
2025 is a busy year for Germany, with an election planned for February. We've rounded up some of the major changes and dates that foreign residents need to be aware of throughout the year.
Statutory health insurance is forecast to rise across the board next year. Now Germany's largest insurer, Techniker Krankenkasse, has announced how much it plans to raise the additional contributions for its more than 11 million members.
From the roll-out of the electronic patient file to a ban on amalgam fillings at the dentist and changes to health and care insurance, here are the key points you need to know about healthcare in Germany in 2025.
Deutsche Bahn launched a new timetable on December 15th. It includes more direct services and international connections, but some tickets are pricier. We round up the key points.
