Germany's homeownership rate drops to a 20-year low of 43,5%, ranking lowest in Europe. High construction costs and interest rates keep buyers renting. | Continue reading
Germany has reportedly joined 8 countries in further delaying the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) as wait times cause problems at major airports. | Continue reading
Germany Pension Refund explain how occupational pensions work when you leave Germany and why one official letter can make all the difference. | Continue reading
According to a new report by the German Tenants’ Association, 50 percent of renters in Germany worry that their next home search will be unsuccessful. | Continue reading
Figures from the Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt) suggest German police have logged 165 suspected sabotage cases so far in 2026. | Continue reading
Thinking about choosing a school for your child to start grade 1 in Berlin? BBIS offers Stay & Play sessions where families can learn more about the school. | Continue reading
DB CEO Evelyn Palla has announced the company’s major track renovation project will take longer than initially planned. Here’s what it means for passengers. | Continue reading
A young German woman has stumbled upon good fortune and won herself a remote island in Sweden, courtesy of the country’s tourist board. | Continue reading
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has announced that the airline will “dispute” Ljubisa Karović’s account that his upper body was sucked out of a flight window. | Continue reading
Life in Germany would be a whole lot tougher without train stations. How do they fare by European comparison? Which German train station has the most delays? | Continue reading
From January 2027, citizens and residents in Germany will be able to use a new digital ID wallet, the "d-you" app. Here's what you need to know. | Continue reading
San Siro offers history, Italian matchday culture and an atmosphere unlike any Bundesliga ground. Here's why Germany-based fans should make the trip to Milan. | Continue reading
The European Commission has proposed a law to restrict Airbnb and other short-term let companies in an effort to address the affordable housing crisis. | Continue reading
The ransomware group Rhysida has published 1,44 million files of Berliners’ data. How can Berliners make sure their information isn’t further compromised? | Continue reading
On September 10, 2026, Germany will hold its annual Warning Day (Warntag) to test its emergency alert system. Here’s what you need to know. | Continue reading
Germany has called on the International Court of Justice to throw out a case which claims it violated the Genocide Convention by supplying arms to Israel. | Continue reading
The far-right, anti-immigration AfD has won a landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt. What happens next, and what does the result mean for migrants in Germany? | Continue reading
Confused by German pensions, taxes, and insurance? Discover practical, step-by-step financial guidance built specifically for expat women living in Germany. | Continue reading
An Ifo Institute study claims that Berlin’s already-scrapped rent cap and a plan to expropriate 240.000 flats mean fewer flats are available in the capital. | Continue reading
You might have only recently recovered from your horrific hangover, but Oktoberfest is already back. As always, beers will cost a little more this year. | Continue reading
Berliners pay the highest utility bills in the world. Two other German cities made the list of international cities with the most expensive Nebenkosten. | Continue reading
The US-based streaming giant has announced that it will raise the price of all subscription plans by 2 euros. Here’s what Netflix customers need to know. | Continue reading
Ryanair has announced it will reduce the number of flights it operates over the coming winter period and increase air fares “materially” in Europe in 2027. | Continue reading
The German Renewable Energy Federation has urged the government to create a national power grid backup system to protect the country against infrastructural attacks. | Continue reading
Germany’s CDU/CSU-SPD coalition has passed a draft law which will shake up income tax rules. We take a look at what the changes mean for people in Germany: | Continue reading
Based on the new Deutschlandticket price index, the WDR-Datenteam has forecast how much the monthly public transport ticket is likely to cost in 2027. | Continue reading
Leaving Germany with shares in a GmbH or UG? The German exit tax can tax gains you have not realised. Here is what to know, and how to plan ahead. | Continue reading
IKEA Europe has announced it will cut the price of over 1.500 products in September to attract shoppers amid the cost-of-living crisis. | Continue reading
Labour Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) has expressed doubt over whether the CDU’s plan to make sick notes mandatory from the first day of sick leave “makes sense”. | Continue reading
Germany has more young men than young women, Destatis confirms. The male surplus is strongest in the 18–29 age group, driven by birth rates and migration patterns. | Continue reading
Weighing up renting vs buying in Germany? This guide covers costs, timelines, mortgages, and key questions every expat should answer before deciding. | Continue reading
The seasons are changing in Germany, and so are tax returns, data and guarantee regulations, governments, greenwashing and train station rules. | Continue reading
The 2026 Leisure Monitor has yielded unsurprising results: people in Germany are spending less time socialising and more time staring at a screen. | Continue reading
A survey of 2.000 Germans found that Berliners are the most generous tippers among German tourists when on holiday. Who is the most tightfisted? | Continue reading
Three German state elections are around the corner. Who can vote on September 6 in Saxony-Anhalt and on September 20 in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern? | Continue reading
The state of Berlin is encouraging locals to use a new AI tool to fact check online posts about the upcoming state election on September 20. | Continue reading
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said his coalition government is committed to scrapping Germany’s “Rente mit 63” (“retirement at 63”) early retirement policy. | Continue reading
An information request submitted by the AfD has revealed the income gap between German nationals and migrant workers at the end of 2025. Who earns more? | Continue reading
US-based self-driving car company Waymo has announced it has chosen Munich as the first EU city to roll out its vehicles. Rides start in late 2027. | Continue reading
Stefanie Hubig has said she is in favour of extending the German constitution to protect people against discrimination on the basis of sexual identity. | Continue reading
EasyJet’s booking system leaves many passengers worried they will be refused boarding because the name on their boarding pass doesn't match the name on their travel ID. | Continue reading
Figures from the German Ministry of Transport show that Deutsche Bahn cancelled nearly one in 12 long-distance trains scheduled to run in early 2026. | Continue reading
Hidden defects, WEG liabilities, and energy law upgrades can cost buyers tens of thousands. Learn the four biggest mistakes internationals make when buying property in Germany. | Continue reading
A partial lunar eclipse will cross German skies on August 28, starting at 4.33am and peaking just after 6am. Find out how and where to watch it. | Continue reading
German railway union EVG is threatening nationwide rail strikes in January 2027 unless the government passes safety laws to protect train staff from attacks. | Continue reading
A cheap moving quote can cost you far more in the end. Learn what to check before choosing an international removal company for your move abroad. | Continue reading
The number of foreign qualifications approved by German authorities grew by nearly 10 percent last year, but the approval rate slowed overall. | Continue reading
Several German airlines have now announced schedule changes for autumn 2026 and revealed which new direct flights they will run from German airports. | Continue reading