The Local's editor Rachel Stern writes about how she learned to embrace the German attitude towards health - by seeing first hand how society handles sickness.
From cheaper train tickets to better consumer protection to the infamous 'B-Day', there are a lot of changes occurring as January becomes February on Saturday.
Brexit is not only causing concern among Brits in Germany – it also hugely affects Germans in the UK. The Local spoke to German students in Edinburgh to find out how they feel.
Exchanging your British driving licence for a German one has become a pressing issue as Brexit looms. Here’s what you need to know about the process.
Whether it’s proving that children are vaccinated against measles or higher maintenance payments for parents, here are some law changes to look out for in Germany.
For British people already living in Germany, the last three years have been a period of nightmarish uncertainty over their rights to stay - but what about those who want to make the move in the future?
The environment will top the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. Here are the key terms you need to know to discuss the role Germany plays.
We all like living in Germany - why else would we be here? And by and large the people are wonderful, but some things they do still make us hot under the collar.
From tougher penalties for reckless drivers and 'gawpers' to safer measures for cyclists, here are some important changes happening this year on Germany's roads.
It’s the time of year where many of us can expect to get the sniffles. From onions in socks to some rather unique teas, here are some of the most tried and true remedies in Germany.
Starting on January 1st, many Deutsche Bahn tickets became 10 percent cheaper. We look at which tickets and routes are affected, and why the price reduction was made.
Whether heading to Germany for love, work or adventure - or all of the above - we tell the stories of internationals who remained in Germany far longer than planned.
Thanks to a mountain of bureaucracy, a tricky healthcare system and a complicated language, freelancing in Germany can seem overwhelming at times, but there are ways to make it work. Here's our tips on what you should avoid doing when you decide to go 'Selbstständig' or self employed.
