With rents surging in many major cities across Germany, many long-term renters are now on the lookout for a more secure alternative. Housing co-ops may just provide the answer.
Germany and Austria may share a common language - but often with a very different vocabulary. Here are eight of the most common terms which sound completely different if you're in Vienna versus Berlin.
There are over 600,000 "Vereine" in Germany, translated most precisely as associations, themed around everything from sports to political causes. Learn how to start your own.
German and English share many words in common - but they don't always mean the same thing when spoken in the other language. Here are eight of the best examples.
We are certainly not advocating the use of these words, but they are important to know (in case anyone uses them against you). Here are some of the German words you certainly shouldn’t use with elderly in-laws.
Nowhere in the EU is a dream of buying one’s own home less relevant than in Germany. While there are several reasons why so many Germans decide never to take their first step on the property ladder, some experts say the German love of renting doesn’t make much sense.
There are lots of positive lifestyle habits that are important to many Germans, from striving to be on time to buying local. We take a look at five of them.
If you're planning any holidays, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the labour laws when it comes to paid vacation days as an employee in Germany.
The German saying “Deutsche Sprache, schwerer Sprache” is an acknowledgement that German is a difficult language to learn for foreigners. But as Sarah Magill found, it doesn't mean it's impossible to master.
German doesn’t have much of a reputation for beauty. But the language of Goethe and Schiller can’t be all bad. We’ll even go out on a limb and say there are some words that are nicer in German than in English. Read on to see if you agree.
The housing market in Germany is not the easiest thing to get to grips with, especially for foreigners. Here are some German words that are useful to understand.
Ehegattensplitting, literally translated as “spouse splitting,” is a German policy which allows married couples to save taxes by dividing their income. Some argue that the policy, in place since the 1950s, should be abolished.
The 'freelance' visa is a popular way for non-EU nationals to live and work in Germany. But what is this visa? Who can apply for it - and what does it allow you to do?
From using only a fork to separating salad leaves with a knife, several German culinary practices cut into the heart of The Local's Rachel Stern's prior American norms.
Eating is a popular pastime in Germany - and that's no surprise given the variety of culinary delights across the different states. Take our tasty quiz to test your knowledge.
Teaching English is one of the most sought-after jobs for internationals arriving in Germany. But do you have to speak German? Or be a native English speaker? Here's what you need to know.
Germany might be notorious for its paperwork and bureaucratic office wait times, but there are increasingly more things you can take care of from the comfort of your home.
Second homes in the mountains or on the coast of Germany were already in demand before the coronavirus crisis. Now the pandemic is increasing the desire for people to keep distance in their own vacation property.
Both new mums and dads in Germany can take advantage of a generous parental leave policy. Here’s what you need to know, including the unique way leave can be split up, how it applies to freelancers, and where the Bundesrepublik stands in comparison to other countries.
