Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has announced that the German government will ban smoking in cars when children or pregnant people are present in the vehicle. Smoking when... | Continue reading
With rates already having increased during the coronavirus pandemic, Germany has seen another sharp rise in domestic violence cases being reported to the police. Meanwhile, the... | Continue reading
The way hospitals in Germany are organised and funded is set to change radically by the end of this year; here’s what you need to know about Karl Lauterbach’s planned reforms,... | Continue reading
A storm from eastern France crossed into southwestern Germany on Tuesday night, damaging 30 houses in Saarland and causing casualties in Baden-Württemberg. Storm crosses Saarland... | Continue reading
Finding your dream home can be an exciting and fulfilling journey, but it can also be overwhelming without the right guidance. That's where Hypofriend, the expat-friendly mortgage... | Continue reading
Support for Germany’s SPD-FDP-Green coalition is low. Commentators are linking the government’s new heating law to a recent rise in support for the far-right AFD. RTL barometer... | Continue reading
After three months of consistent easing, Germany’s inflation rate is on the rise once again. According to Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), food costs remain the biggest... | Continue reading
Results of InterNations most recent Expat Insider survey suggest that expats in Germany feel that much could be improved about their adopted home. Described as lonely and... | Continue reading
Wouldn’t it be great to get your money working for you, allowing you to get on and enjoy life? Look no further than Peaks, one of the best investment apps for Exchange-Traded... | Continue reading
In this article, Crown Relocations looks to explore the top five reasons why Dortmund should be at the top of your move-to list. A city that offers a perfect blend of economic... | Continue reading
A university study out of Hamburg has found that the increasingly regular extreme heat found during European summers increases the chance of premature births. Researchers warn... | Continue reading
A Berlin housing company has announced that their workers recently discovered an escape tunnel near the Bernauer Straße section of the former Berlin Wall. Builders discover... | Continue reading
Is the infamous Berliner Schnauze a relic of the past, or did these visitors never leave the Mitte tourist bubble? Berlin and Munich have been voted as two of the top 10... | Continue reading
Archaeologists in Germany have revealed details about the objects found at the wreck of a 400-year-old Hanseatic sailing ship, discovered in a Lübeck river in 2021. Trinkets... | Continue reading
Pools in Berlin are an oasis during summer months in the big city. When a breezy cycle to the Berlin Schwimmbad seems more inviting than a sweaty trek on the S-Bahn to the nearest... | Continue reading
A survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of workplace communications app Slack has revealed that 37 percent of people working in an office in Germany are struggling to put their... | Continue reading
The German government has just approved FDP Finance Minister Christian Lindner’s budget for 2024. According to the books, it is likely that 60.000 families in Germany will no... | Continue reading
A watershed reform to Germany’s skilled worker immigration law will be implemented in March 2024, a government spokesperson has revealed. Date set for German immigration law... | Continue reading
Germany’s coalition government has now published its draft federal budget for 2024. Funds are 30 billion euros tighter than last year, and the country’s military defence budget... | Continue reading
What is one of the biggest challenges when moving to a different country? You guessed it: the language barrier. A translator or interpreter can help people overcome exactly these... | Continue reading
Weather forecasters have predicted that an oncoming heatwave will bring highs of 37 degrees celsius to Germany over the next few days. Sunday is expected to be the hottest day of... | Continue reading
Homework, scrolling and posting in the group chat - young people in Germany are spending more time online each week than they would in a full-time job. German kids spend more... | Continue reading
To reckon with the country’s worker shortage FDP politicians have called on the government to reduce German language requirements for people working in childcare. Non-native Kita... | Continue reading
AGS Worldwide Movers understands the struggle of moving somewhere new. In this article, they offer a few tips to help you overcome the challenges of settling down in Germany.... | Continue reading
Deutsche Bahn and French national rail company SNCF have announced a new route which will connect the countries' respective capitals via Frankfurt and Saarbrücken. Deutsche Bahn... | Continue reading
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world, acquiring new tech skills and keeping abreast of the latest AI trends is crucial for personal and professional growth. This is even... | Continue reading
TU Munich has been named as the best university in Germany for the ninth consecutive year. According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the university is the second most... | Continue reading
Berlin is never short of surprises. Littered around the city, there are plenty of relics hinting at its past. One of them is pretty impressive, surprisingly unknown and a... | Continue reading
Nature, culture, history, nightlife - Germany has it all in spades - winding cobblestone alleys, chocolate-box houses, soaring cathedral spires, Roman ruins, fascinating museums,... | Continue reading
Berlin Minister for the Economy, Franziska Giffey, has announced that the capital is set to receive a major infrastructural update to its fibre optic network which will allow more... | Continue reading
This summer, July brings with it a number of grand changes to important aspects of German society, there will be more money in pensioners’ pockets, long-term care contribution... | Continue reading
A report by the Boston Consulting Group has found that in 2023, only the United States and China have a higher population of ultra-rich people than Germany. 2.900 people make up... | Continue reading
Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has announced new information about how the government plans to protect citizens during summer heatwaves. If all goes to plan, it will be... | Continue reading
Germany’s Minimum Wage Commission has suggested that hourly rates be increased to 12,41 euros. The changes are likely to be adopted by the federal government in 2024, but unions... | Continue reading
Germany has come in fifth place in the KidsRights Index for 2023, retaining its spot from the previous year. According to the index, respecting the views of children and funding... | Continue reading
The activities pass, which grants kids in Berlin unlimited access to outdoor activities and workshops throughout the summer holidays, is now on sale in the capital. Berlin kids... | Continue reading
Federal Minister for Nutrition and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, has announced that meat production companies in Germany will soon be required to give information about animal holding... | Continue reading
Passengers on an EasyJet flight from Mallorca to Berlin were forced to take a long route home after storm Lambert diverted their flight to Copenhagen Airport. Storm Lambert... | Continue reading
A huge array of architectural styles are to be found in Germany, with grand Gothic structures, fairytale castles, half-timbered houses and modernist glass and steel constructions... | Continue reading
If you’re looking to equip yourself with new skills that will help accelerate and elevate your career, then an MBA could be the perfect option for you. With an MBA you can level... | Continue reading
Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has announced plans to reintroduce a system whereby workers can get a sick note via a call with their doctor, a policy initially adopted during the... | Continue reading
Chocolate is simply one of those delicacies that can be enjoyed by almost anyone at any given time, and each country has its own unique twist on the sweet. These are some of the... | Continue reading
An AI version of billionaire CEO Jeff Bezos recently made a trip to Berlin. The experience was so eye-opening that, according to a new video, he has agreed to the demands of a... | Continue reading
An astonishingly well-preserved, 3.000-year-old Bronze Age sword has been unearthed by archaeologists at a grave site in Bavaria. Bronze Age sword discovered in Bavaria An... | Continue reading
The German Association of Swimming Pool Supervisors has called for a stronger police presence at outdoor pools to help remedy the trend of poolside fights breaking out in the... | Continue reading
Germany’s populist AfD party has risen in the opinion polls for the second time this June, now superseding all parties in the governing traffic light coalition. AfD rises in... | Continue reading
A study by the Intelligence Unit at The Economist has named Vienna as the best place to live on the planet. By contrast, it was a bad year for Germany, with all but one German... | Continue reading
After talks between Deutsche Bahn bosses and the EVG rail workers’ union ended without an agreement on Wednesday, the union announced that it would hold a vote on carrying out an... | Continue reading