Covid-19

'No evidence that hotels are hotspots': Should Germany lift its accommodation ban?

German states have introduced a complicated network of internal travel rules that are causing much confusion. Now there are calls to change the restrictions.

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Germany plans for 'right to work from home' for a minimum of 24 days a year

German Labour Minister Hubertus Heil wants to give as many employees as possible the right to at least 24 days per year working from home.

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Germany to start paying out €300 coronavirus 'Kinderbonus' in three weeks

Families in Germany are to receive the first instalment of a one-off payment – the 'Kinderbonus' – on September 7th.

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Housing in Germany: People living in more space than ever before

People are living in increasingly larger spaces, according to data published Wednesday from the German Statistical Office.

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Here's when families will receive Germany's Kinderbonus cash

All families across Germany are to receive a one-off cash bonus for each child in two installments later this year, the cabinet decided on Friday.

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Explained: How does Germany's Kinderbonus coronavirus payment work?

The German government plans to spend €130 billion to revive the economy, and the package includes a one-off bonus of €300 per child. We break down what it means for families.

Health

Germany could see 'gradual return to normality' after Easter holidays

Health Minister Jens Spahn has said a "gradual" return to normal life is possible in Germany after April 19th if people continue to stick to social distancing measures.

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Coronavirus deaths in Germany top 1,000 as officials say infection rate is slowing

Measures taken by officials to slow the spread of coronavirus are starting to show effect, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for disease control said on Friday. It came as deaths topped 1,000 in Germany.

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'Keep putting yourself out there': The best ways to make friends in Germany

Finding it difficult to make friends in Germany? You're not the only one. We asked readers to share their tips on forming friendships.

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EXPLAINED: Why Germany has strict shop opening hours

Many of you are probably familiar with waking up on a Sunday morning to an empty fridge and not being able to buy food because all the grocery stores are closed. But have you ever wondered how Germany's strict shopping hours came to be?

Travel

Braunschweig: The German city that deserves to be put on the map

Even people in Berlin haven't heard of this north German town less than three hours away. But it has a lot to offer, including better paid teaching jobs than in the capital, says Canadian writer Shelley Pascual.