Immigration

A tour of Berlin, through the eyes of refugees

A tour group started by a British immigrant is giving Syrian refugees the chance to connect their new home to the one they left behind.

events

Things to do in autumn besides Oktoberfest

From carnivals and street parties to light festivals and even a dash of Glühwein, there's an awful lot going on in Germany this autumn. So if you've decided to give Oktoberfest a miss this year, why not check out a few alternative ways to enjoy the cooler months?

Music

Madonna wows crowd at birthday concert in Munich

Madonna’s only German show in her current tour went down like a storm in Munich on Tuesday evening, with fans singing Happy Birthday to the singer and throwing balloons onto the stage to celebrate her 51st birthday last Sunday.

Travel

Recession spurs camping revival

The recession has reinvigorated a German interest in camping, as more people decide to pitch a tent or park an RV instead of sleeping in a more expensive hotel, daily <i>Leipziger Volkszeitung</i> reported on Tuesday.