A new happiness ranking challenges assumptions about urban life in Germany – suggesting that smaller, more affordable cities may offer a better everyday experience.
As spring moves toward summer, parks and open spaces around Germany become the site of loud and wild 'open-airs'. Here's your guide to the outdoor day parties to catch this year, and a few tips for making the most of them.
If you're planning a move to Germany you've probably thought about Munich versus Berlin or maybe Hamburg, but have you considered Erlangen, Aachen or DĂĽsseldorf? With lower living costs and shorter commutes, you may want to consider these ten cities.
Germany’s music festival season gets underway in late April and May with an eclectic mix of springtime events. Many of these are smaller, more personal gatherings that reward curiosity and a sense of adventure.
New direct international flights are set to launch from Munich Airport this year, offering residents and visitors in Germany more options than ever for travel across Europe, the Middle East and beyond.
With fewer 'bridge days' and more holidays on weekends, employees in Germany will see more working days in 2026 than they had this year. Here's how to maximise your days off by planning around the public holiday calendar.
Several German destinations have been recommended by travel writers as being among the top places to visit in 2026. Here's our pick of the best, both for local residents and those coming from abroad.
The tax submission deadlines in Germany vary from year to year and depending on how you file. Here are the file-by dates to mark in your calendar this year.
If you’re eyeing a career move to Germany or already living here as a foreign resident, 2026 is shaping up to be an intriguing and largely positive year for salaries.
Public transport users across Germany should brace themselves for higher ticket prices next year. From Berlin to Bavaria, the cost of travelling by bus and train is set to rise, with nearly all federal states affected.
The 'Deutschlandticket' price rises, EES system launches at all entry points, German airports get new flights and Deutsche Bahn introduces more international routes - here's a breakdown of all the changes to travel and transport in Germany in 2026.
A third of companies in Germany are planning to cut jobs next year according to a new study, but some parts of the country, and certain sectors, are bucking the trend and offering brighter prospects for jobseekers.
Whether you’re tackling the bureaucracy, braving the railways or simply trying to pay for your morning coffee, navigating the year to come will require a tool-kit that’s equal parts practical and philosophical, writes columnist Tom Pugh.
Whether you’re working, retired, raising a family or simply budgeting for everyday life, here’s the main changes that will affect your wallet in the coming year.
A system change in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Schleswig-Holstein means there won't be a high school graduating class at many schools this year. Accordingly, getting into some university programmes could be easier.
Two major international studies have released their latest rankings of the world’s top universities, and Germany has reason to celebrate. Several of its institutions have secured places among the best in the world in these prestigious lists.
From changes to asylum rules and new Blue Card requirements to the introduction of a new 'Work and Stay Agency' aimed at helping skilled workers to come live in Germany, here are the immigration changes you can expect in 2026.
Thanks to the benefits and flexibility, EU Blue Cards are one of the most sought-after residence permits for non-EU nationals coming to Germany. So how much do you need to earn to receive it in 2026, and what are the other requirements?
From an increase in child benefit payments and tax-free allowances to new rights around childcare and even the reintroduction of military service registration, 2026 is set to be a year with big changes affecting families living in Germany.
When it comes to bricks and mortar, 2026 is set to being a fresh wave of rules, costs and opportunities for residents in Germany. Here are the changes that renters and landlords alike will want to know.
Germany has left behind the era of double‑digit inflation, but that doesn’t mean everyday life feels any cheaper. Economists in the country have identified two main culprits.
Munich continues to top the list of Germany’s most unaffordable cities for property buyers. But among the country’s seven biggest cities, which are the most affordable for those hoping to get a foot on the property ladder?
The year 2026 brings state elections that are likely to shake up coalition politics in Germany, and may even mark the beginning of a major shift for the republic. Here's an overview of what to watch out for.
