Christmas

German police probe curious case of 9-year-old's unwelcome Christmas gifts

Many children know the heart-sinking moment when they tear off the bright wrapping of their coveted Christmas gift to reveal the wrong colour trainers or an ill-favoured toy.

banknotes

Personalized banknotes for Finance Minister Schäuble's farewell party

Eurozone finance ministers deluged German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble with farewell gifts on Monday as the man who inspired Europe's austerity answer to the debt crisis attended his last meeting with them.

holiday

6 German gifts to bring home for the holidays

Figuring out what to get everyone for Christmas back in the homeland can be a real head-scratcher, but you fear not! The Local has done the thinking for you.

winter

6 ways Germany cashes in at Christmastime

It's not just children who rejoice over all the presents, Lebkuchen and Advent calendars bought this time of year. These six numbers show just how much cash Germany rakes in during the season of giving.