From innovative baking soda to pricey vitamin juice and 'libido-boosting' gummy bears, five products are competing for the title of Germany’s most misleading food claim in 2026. Here’s how to have your say.
Sunset, deckchairs and a blockbuster under the stars – Germany’s 'Freiluftkinos' are a summer essential. But from language traps to chilly evenings, a little insider knowledge can make all the difference.
'Lichtdurchflutet' (bathed in light) and 'Gemütlich' (cosy) might sound appealing, but in Germany’s property market, these poetic descriptions can often mean something else entirely.
The shifting tides of work-life balance, long-lingering puffs of tobacco smoke and the surprising realities of navigating the German legal system have prompted our readers to get in touch with us recently.
A new happiness ranking challenges assumptions about urban life in Germany – suggesting that smaller, more affordable cities may offer a better everyday experience.
Battling bureaucracy at the 'Ausländerbehörde' is an experience that virtually every foreigner living in Germany shares. We asked an immigration lawyer for her best advice to help make your next visit as smooth as possible.
Germany's generous parental allowance benefit makes it possible for new parents to take time off work. But the rules for freelancers can be complicated, writes journalist and new mother Imogen Goodman.
Struggling with German paperwork? From taxes to health insurance, these seven essential apps can help foreign residents decode official demands and stay one step ahead of the system.
There’s nothing quite like a cold drink on a hot summer’s day and the Germans know it well. That’s why they’ve got a variety of tasty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to cool them down in the hottest months. Here are five you should try.
It’s easy to notice things like cycle lanes, bakeries on every corner and the sheer number of public clocks when you first arrive in Germany. But which everyday features are conspicuous by their absence?
More foreigners are leaving Germany than at any point in the last 15 years. We spoke to recent emigrants about why they've decided to pack up and move out.
For any young people looking for a route into life in Germany, the 'FSJ' program is an often overlooked opportunity. Here's how it works and who can apply.
Foreign residents would gain the right to vote after five years in Germany under a new proposal. The move potentially gives millions a political voice but has also sparked sharp political opposition.
In a significant legal shift, customers of businesses known to exploit workers could also face criminal liability going forward as Germany strengthens its human trafficking protections.
Glasses are notoriously expensive in Germany, but understanding what health insurance covers, and how to claim deductible expenses can help you reduce the cost of your vision care.
Raising a child is expensive, but in Germany parents also get supportive benefits, as well as affordable childcare and health insurance. Here's a look at how much it really costs to raise a family here.
Pentecost, or Whitsun, comes with a long weekend and a public holiday this year on Monday, May 25th. Here's what will be open, and what will stay closed, during Germany's 'Pfingstmontag'.
Every country has its own unique cultural dos and don’ts. You won’t get a round of applause for remembering the dos, but you can get into seriously hot water for forgetting the don’ts. To help you out, here’s The Local’s guide to 10 things you should never do in Germany.
