Rumours of Angela Merkel's imminent departure are continuing to circulate. But one expert tells The Local why obituaries are being written long before the patient has gasped her final breath.
Germany’s financial capital is waging a relentless campaign to establish itself as a key centre of global business. While jobs and wealth are being created aplenty, some locals feel like they are being trodden underfoot.
A total of 374,583 foreign students enrolled for higher education in German universities in the last semester of 2018. One recent international Master's graduate shares words of wisdom about how you can join the ranks.
I gained a new surname when I moved to Germany. No marriage or legal conversion was involved, but rather my name as I knew it took on a different pronunciation and meaning.
From bringing canines to work to having dedicated dog swimming pool days, it’s fair to say that Germany takes its Hunde seriously. We dug into the history and spoke to pet owners, to examine why the country really is 'ein Land das Hunde liebt' (a dog loving place).
Expats are often surprised to learn just how common it is for your account to be frozen in Germany. Here's our explainer on the reasons behind the freeze - and how to avoid it.
With the deadline for filing taxes approaching in a couple months, we spoke with an expert to learn about some money saving techniques. The conversation touched on marriage, health... and wet suits.
What is life really like in the "Pearl of the North"? Our readers in Hamburg shared give their insights into what life in the city is really like. And some had some harsh words for the locals.
With a new startup founded every 20 minutes, Berlin boasts one of the world’s healthiest startup ecosystems. The capital hosts fertile ground for ambitious entrepreneurs to propel their ideas into world-changing products.
Germany now drinks two thirds of what it did in the 1970s. But expanding microbreweries and new attitudes shows it’s never been a better time to be a beer drinker in Germany.
From new requirements on insurance to cutting back - quite literally - on what's allowed in your garden, there are some big changes in store as February becomes March on Friday.
Tens of thousands of Chinese people live in Germany - and numbers continue to rise. We look at where they live in the Bundesrepublik and why they continue to call it home.
The conscious underground 'Deutschrap' of the 90s made way for a media-savvy, headline-grabbing generation. The result was more money and more problems.
New statistical figures indicate more than 13,500 Australians are scattered across Germany, making the Bundesrepublik the most attractive European destination for Aussies after the United Kingdom.
From Babylon Berlin and Tatort to 4 Blocks, Germany's TV shows have become popular worldwide in recent years. Take our quiz to see how well you know them.
West Germany and East Germany has been one country since reunification in 1990. But even now, there still seem to be differences, writes a German who has lived in both.
Germany has a fascinating history of social movements through the ages. We included some of them in our quiz - test yourself to see how well you know them, and maybe learn a few facts on the way.
Now we're into a new year, it's a good time to book some time off. Before you do, check out our list of Germany's official holiday days, including a likely new one for Berlin, and our tips for making the most of them.
