Travel in Germany: Here's why you should visit Dresden
A visit to Dresden is to constantly be amazed at what glorious things are there — and also looking around in near constant disbelief that so many elegant buildings could have been built so recently.
Demand for plexiglass coronavirus shields spikes in Germany
Touted as a simple but effective shield against coronavirus infections, transparent screens have sprung up at supermarket tills and pharmacies across Germany.
German health care: Everything that changes for patients in 2020
Living in Germany and using the health care system? Here's what you need to know about upcoming changes.
'Freedom is the most precious possession': How Berlin Wall's fall sparked joy and upended lives
Three citizens of former East Germany recount how they experienced the fall of the Berlin Wall, from the joy of November 9th 1989 when the barriers opened, to the three decades of economic hardship and rebuilding that followed.
'There was a human tide moving': Berliner remembers crossing the Wall
November 9th is 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Here's how one of the first Berliners to cross the East German border remembers the historic time.
Zeitzeugen: Meet the Scottish artist who left her mark on the Berlin Wall
Artist Margaret Hunter's life changed forever when she moved to Berlin in 1985. Now her experiences of German reunification are being shown as part of events to mark 30 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
'Spirit of optimism is gone': Sombre mood as Germany marks 30 years of Berlin Wall fall
Germany marks three decades since the fall of the Berlin Wall this week, but a hint of a return of the Cold War and the rise of nationalism is dampening the mood.
'I've seen war in Europe': Berlin veteran in push to get people voting in EU elections
After experiencing war in Bosnia as a British soldier, Berlin resident Neil Cummins never wants to see divisions in Europe again.
German politics - 10 things you need to know
If you live in Germany it’s important to understand the basics of its political system. We explain ten fundamental aspects of how the country’s democracy works.
How a German sauna taught a prudish American to relax at the sight of naked flesh
When American writer Jessica Guzik arrived in Berlin, she wanted to rid herself of her American neuroses. But was the sight of people tarring themselves in salt a step too far?
7 unmissable events in Germany this June
The sun is shining, so this month there are lots of outdoor festivities to help you make the most of the glorious weather.