Language and culture 1

10 regional German words that will make you sound like a local

These words will come in handy when you're exploring Germany. And if you can get them right, you'll sound like a local.

Jobs

Working in Germany: Where are the most jobs in the car industry?

Germany's world-renowned automotive industry is going through a tough time, but it's still one of the country's biggest employers. We looked at where the jobs are across the Bundesrepublik.

Renting

Berlin to freeze rent for five years: What you need to know

Berlin’s controversial rental cap bill was passed by Berlin’s Senate on Tuesday, effectively freezing rents for the next five years. Here's what it all means.

Living in Germany

EXPLAINED: Here's how Germany plans to fight its stark regional inequalities

Living standards across Germany vary hugely depending on the region. But the government wants to change that and here's what it has in mind.

Immigration

What Germany’s new controversial immigration laws mean for foreign workers

Earlier this month, Germany passed a series of controversial measures to make it easier to integrate migrants, as well as to deport rejected asylum seekers. Here's what it all means.

Language and culture 1

How German has completely fuddled up my English (and how I’ve dealt with it)

Those of you who’ve lived in Germany for a few years can surely relate - once you’ve picked up the local language and it encompasses your daily life, you slowly start to notice signs that your English is deteriorating.