Reproductive rights are in the spotlight across the world, particularly after the US Supreme Court overturned a landmark abortion ruling. Here's what you need to know about abortion in Germany.
Vaccines for children aged six months to five-years-old are currently being rolled out in the United States. But can very young children also get a Covid jab in Germany?
Students, freelancers, benefits claimants and employees are all set to get a financial boost from the German government this year - but have they forgotten about pensioners?
Over the counter medicines like paracetamol are not usually available to buy in German drugstores or supermarkets. We spoke to an expert to find out why there are strict rules on the sale of some medical products - and why they seem pricier than other countries.
Public transport in Germany is about to get a lot cheaper with the introduction of the €9 ticket this summer. We looked at what you need to know if you're visiting from abroad.
Compared to some other cultures, Germany is not known for enjoying small talk. So we asked a German: is informal chit chat ever used? And if so, what topics are acceptable?
Many foreigners are eagerly awaiting the relaxation of Germany's tough citizenship laws - but when exactly will they change? While we don't have a firm answer yet, here's what we know so far.
Tourism to Germany has been difficult in the pandemic. But with many countries around the world easing measures, visitors are returning. Here's what you should know if you're planning or thinking about a trip to Germany.
Remembering whether a noun is der, die or das can be tricky for non-natives. In the first of our series where we find answers to the burning questions that foreigners want to know, we ask a German: do you ever forget the gender of articles?
Security staff at several of Germany's airports have staged a number of walkouts amid a dispute over pay and conditions with their employer. Will trade union Verdi call more strikes?
When moving out of a flat in Germany, you'll need to leave it in a reasonable condition - but does this always mean painting the walls? Here's what you should know.
If your cellar is full of tattered sofas and decaying desks, you may be wondering how you can get rid of it while staying on top of German waste disposal laws. Here's what you need to know.
The German health insurance system can be a difficult system to navigate, especially for foreigners. We looked at how and why you might want to consider changing your health insurance provider.
It can be useful to have some form of ID for day-to-day life in Germany. But what do you do as a foreigner if you don't have a residence permit to use, and you don't want to risk carrying your passport around? Here's what you need to know.
People travelling from the UK and several southern African countries face strict testing and quarantine rules. But there is some confusion over which test is needed. We take a look at a reader's question.
Some British readers of The Local are concerned they may appear to have overstayed their 90 days in Schengen if they transit through another European country on their way back to Germany. Should they be careful?
Brits who lived in Germany before Brexit are supposed to be issued a residence card - but long waits have meant that not everyone has received theirs just yet. So what do you do if you're meant to be travelling abroad in the near future?
Germany has tough rules in place for entering the country, with Covid tests or proof of vaccination a must. But what happens if you're only transferring flights at the airport?
Under the latest German travel rules, vaccinated people are exempt from quarantine when returning from holidays abroad - but their unvaccinated children may not be. Here's who's allowed to take care of them.
Unlike in EU countries such as Portugal or Spain, Germany does not have a visa specifically for pensioners. Yet applying to live in the Bundesrepublik post-retirement is not difficult if you follow these steps.
As British nationals face new rules on moving to EU and Schengen countries, readers are asking if already having residency in one EU member state allows them to move freely to another.
The EU's '90 day rule' governs how long non-European citizens can spend in the bloc without needing a visa and, since Brexit, this has also included UK nationals. But does it still apply if you live in an EU country?
As British nationals get to grips with the 90-day rule that now governs all trips to EU and Schengen countries, readers are asking if having a European spouse makes any difference to the limit?
