Some travellers won't have a problem renting a car in Germany with a driver's licence from their home country. But for visitors from some countries, and long-term residents it's a bit more complicated ...

Differences in beliefs among people living in former East- and West states are often highlighted, but recent data suggests that many of the same values are shared throughout the country. So what do ...

Lufthansa faces looming strike action over pension disputes and company cost-cutting strategies. Passengers flying in and out of Germany are warned to expect disruptions and flight cancellations in ...

A former aide to German far-right lawmaker Maximilian Krah in the European parliament was jailed for four years and nine months on Tuesday on charges of spying for China.

An exemption to Germany's broadcasting fee is expected to affect tens of thousands of young people from the start of October. Here's who can avoid the monthly tax ...

A man from the German state of Hesse has won €15.3 million in the lottery after discovering a forgotten ticket in his coat pocket six months after he bought it.

“No tolls on the Autobahns. It’s more civilised to pay in various taxes rather than nickel-and-diming folks trying to get around,” explains this respondent, comparing Germany’s system favourably with ...

Germany may offer tuition-free university education but the costs add up quickly for international students. With the winter semester about to start, we've put together a list of insider tips on how ...

It is still unclear whether there will be a transition period in the likely case of the three-year path to citizenship being shelved. SPD MP Hakan Demir recently told The Local he was in favour of a ...

Nearly 10 million people in Germany were eligible to vote on Sunday as mayoral run-off elections took place in North Rhine-Westphalia. As the CDU made gains and the AfD failed to win, we look at the ...

German airline group Lufthansa said Monday it will slash 4,000 jobs – nearly four percent of its workforce – as part of cost-cutting measures.

Participants march with Palestinian flags during a demonstration under the motto 'Draw the red line with us: Together for Gaza!' near the Brandenburg Gate in the center of Berlin on September 27, 2025 ...