The Covid crisis and the German response has revealed a lot about the country. From a stubborn stance on cash to an undisputed obsession with Mallorca, here's what we've learned, writes Rachel Loxton.
From the home office obligation ending to changes to packaging laws and the launch of the digital EU 'travel pass', here's what you should know about life in Germany this July.
As the Delta strain of Covid-19 is spreading in several regions, German state leaders are pushing for stricter conditions on holidaymakers and travellers coming into Germany from all countries.
The share of Delta variant Covid infections in Germany among new cases is going up. But where are they being detected and what do experts think about it?
A single vaccine dose has been shown to be largely ineffective against the Delta variant of Covid-19 - so German health experts are considering whether a shorter gap between the first and second dose is needed.
Munich's mayor hit back at UEFA's refusal to allow the Allianz Arena to be lit in rainbow colours for Wednesday's Germany-Hungary Euro 2020 match, saying they will decorate other key landmarks instead.
The German government wants to be able to provide FFP2 face masks specifically for children, a move it says is necessary due to the continuing pandemic situation.
A third of Germany society now belongs to two hardened camps, a new study has found. One the one side are the "aggressive" defenders who believe in ethno-nationalism, on the other side the "arrogant" explorers, who are pushing for an end to the ethnic state.
With temperatures forecast to stay in the low to mid-thirties in much of Germany over the weekend, many people will take the chance to enjoy the sun in the great outdoors. But sudden storms are also forecast for parts of the country, while forest fires are a concern in the east.
In recent days, several experts have come out in favour of dispensing with masks in the open air - but most say it is still too early to remove them indoors.
Germany will lift its pandemic travel warning for most countries from July 1st, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Friday, bringing back more normalcy as residents are increasingly vaccinated against Covid-19.
More than one million Europeans have obtained the new EU Covid health certificate being rolled out in each country to unlock travel within the bloc, the European Commission said on Tuesday.
The pandemic and changing restrictions mean it's a good idea to think carefully before booking any non-necessary travel, but many people do need to cross borders. Here's a look at the current situation and what we can expect soon.
As Germany lifts the priority list and offers everyone a Covid vaccine appointment from Monday June 7th, we looked at how people have been trying to get a coveted spot for the jab.
Despite ongoing travel restrictions, extra costs and uncertainty over new Covid variants, international residents living across Europe vow to travel abroad this summer. For most it is the need to see family that motivates them.
Germany has recorded a 7-day incident below 30 for the first time since mid-October, according to the latest Robert Koch Institute (RKI) figures from Friday.
Various German states have plans to open back up their tourists sectors over the coming Pentecost holiday, also known as Whitsun. Here's a look at what is possible where.
