Crime

Woman watches helplessly as old couple poison her puppy

A dog owner in western Germany could only look on in horror as an elderly couple poisoned her six-month-old puppy.

offbeat

Police give forgetful senior €44k 'birthday gift'

A man who left a rucksack containing €44,000 in Hamburg central station had it returned to him by federal police on Thursday - the day of his 92nd birthday.

Pensions

Bill rising for early pension payout scheme

Many more people than expected have applied for an early pension at 63 under new rules meaning they won't see a cut in payments.

Pensions

How good is Germany for the elderly?

A study comparing quality of life for older people around the world has ranked Germany 5th out of 96 countries. How good a place is Germany for the elderly?

Property

Students shelter in old folks' homes

Finding student accommodation can be hard in Germany, but in one northern city an unusual alternative is becoming popular – renting out a room in an old people's home.