In the last TV debate ahead of the federal election on February 23, Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader and chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz reasserted promises to restrict... | Continue reading
Figures from the German Federal Foreign Office have revealed that the country issued nearly 200.000 skilled worker visas in 2024. Germany issued 20.500 more skilled worker visas... | Continue reading
German trade union ver.di has announced a second round of public sector strikes. Among other services, industrial action will impact rubbish collection, Kitas and public transport... | Continue reading
Between 2019 and 2024 the number of cancelled Deutsche Bahn services has increased from 1 percent to 4 percent, according to the Ministry of Transportation. DB sees increased... | Continue reading
Election week is upon us. After one of the most turbulent election run-ups in recent German history, we guide you through election week, polling day and what to expect once the... | Continue reading
BVG services will come to a standstill for 48 hours on February 20 and 21, as around 16.000 public transport staff go on strike in Berlin. BVG workers to strike on February 20... | Continue reading
Moving to Germany to study brings enough complicated administrative tasks. But managing your finances? That doesn’t have to be one of them. Download the bunq app now and be set... | Continue reading
A new study from the University of Mannheim has found that low-income tenants are more likely to support the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party if they live in... | Continue reading
The federal state of Brandenburg naturalised more new German citizens in 2024 than during any year in the past two decades, rbb has reported. Brandenburg sees naturalisation... | Continue reading
Filing your US taxes from abroad can feel like an intimidating task, but H&R Block’s Expatriate Tax Services' team is here to help. They've been guiding Americans overseas to... | Continue reading
Germany loves rules, including rules about doing nothing. Ruhezeit rules are imposed daily, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to get some peace and quiet. Here's what you... | Continue reading
Locals living around BER Airport in Berlin / Brandenburg are protesting plans to widen a hairpin bend which regularly causes plane passengers to vomit. BER curve is so tight it... | Continue reading
This year’s Karnival der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures) parade in Berlin will be run along a different route than normal, according to an announcement from event organisers.... | Continue reading
Snowfall is expected to continue in parts of northern Germany on Friday, while icy weather will persist into the weekend. Streets may be even more slippery due to public service... | Continue reading
Germany heads to the polls on February 23. Immigration policy and Friedrich Merz’s collaboration with the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) have dominated the pre-... | Continue reading
A new study by the German Economic Institute (IW) has found that children who don’t grow up in a German-speaking household have fewer opportunities in the German school system.... | Continue reading
A wave of transport and public sector strikes are hitting Germany this week as ver.di continues pay negotiations on behalf of thousands of workers, here’s what residents should... | Continue reading
Public transport users in Germany are holding on to their Deutschlandticket subscriptions, despite the ticket's price rising from 49 euros to 58 euros per month at the start of... | Continue reading
When exploring education options during relocation, many expats come across the term "IB" for the first time. In this article, Sophie Bessin-Py, from St. George’s, The British... | Continue reading
Figures from the Brandenburg Health Ministry in Potsdam have revealed that one-fifth of doctors practising in the federal state are non-Germans. Every fifth Brandenburg doctor is... | Continue reading
If you’re an expat in Germany, building wealth should feel as routine as taking your dog for a walk - it’s all about consistency and looking ahead. But when it comes to retirement... | Continue reading
Ticket presales have begun for the 75th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival. Interested in what the silver screen has to offer this year? Here’s what’s on and how to... | Continue reading
Security services in Germany have announced that Russia was likely behind recent cases of mass car vandalism in four German federal states, which media outlets initially pinned on... | Continue reading
Buying an apartment is always a challenging task, often ranking as one of the most stressful parts of adult life. Buying an apartment in a country where you may not know the rules... | Continue reading
45 percent of the German population is affected by depression - many more with mental health challenges - and the country’s limited public mental health services are struggling... | Continue reading
2024 saw beer sales in Germany hit a historic low, figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) have revealed, while non-alcoholic beer is becoming more and more popular... | Continue reading
At a new immersive exhibition opening in Cologne on February 7, history buffs and fans of James Cameron’s 1997 masterpiece can enter the world of Titanic. Titanic exhibition... | Continue reading
An U-Bahn train in Berlin was evacuated after a group of teenagers managed to take over the tail driver’s cabin and hijack the carriage. Teens take over U2 driver’s cabin in... | Continue reading
A new project of the German Federal Agency for Civic Education and the dating app Tinder hopes to encourage more voters to the polls for the federal election on February 23.... | Continue reading
German trade union ver.di has announced that public transport workers in Berlin will go on strike on February 10, 2025. Here’s what you need to know: BVG employees to strike on... | Continue reading
In January 2025, Tesla Germany recorded a 60 percent year-on-year drop in car sales, according to Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority. Just 1.227 Teslas newly registered... | Continue reading
After a trial period was declared a success, German police have authorised the permanent use of full-body, walk-through scanners at Frankfurt Airport. New scanners should reduce... | Continue reading
The state government in Bavaria has expanded obligatory German language testing among Kita children approaching school age. Here’s how the new system will work: Bavaria launches... | Continue reading
The German parliament has passed a new law which will expand the legal protections of Mutterschutzgesetz (Maternity Protection Act) to those who have had an early miscarriage.... | Continue reading
Finding the right job - or the right candidate - can be tough in the fast-moving tech industry. That’s why GermanTechJobs.de was created: to offer a clear and efficient job board... | Continue reading
Many American expats consider renouncing their US citizenship as a way to simplify their life abroad. Being a US citizen overseas can have an impact on all kinds of everyday... | Continue reading
At a party conference on February 3, members of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) unanimously voted for a new 15-point plan covering immigration, citizenship, security and the... | Continue reading
After years of consistently sharp rent increases in Germany, the latest report from the Institute for Economic Research in Cologne (IW) has confirmed that little changed in 2024.... | Continue reading
You are planning a new start in Germany and are bringing the most important thing with you: your family. Whether for your children, your spouse or yourself, one of the first... | Continue reading
As 2024 came to a close, the cost of renting in Germany rose while purchase prices remained stable. Here’s which cities saw the biggest rent increases: Rents continue to rise in... | Continue reading
Berlin, Dresden, Hamburg and Nuremberg recorded more public transport use in 2024 than ever before, according to figures from local transport associations. Record-breaking public... | Continue reading
The German town of Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt, has been named the eighth-most welcoming city in the world as part of the annual Traveller Review Awards. Quedlinburgers are... | Continue reading
Looking to catch new and classic English-language cinema in Berlin and not sure where to head? Here’s a guide to the top spots for watching films in English in Berlin. German... | Continue reading
A 59-year-old German man is celebrating after breaking the world record for the longest period living underwater without depressurisation. The secret? Good wine. German man lived... | Continue reading
A new European Sleeper night train will connect Brussels, Cologne, Munich and Venice from February 5. Here’s what prospective passengers need to know. European Sleeper launches... | Continue reading
2025 is one month down and Germany is set for an eventful February. Here’s everything you need to know about the significant events and changes coming to Germany in 2025. 1.... | Continue reading
Yesterday, members of the German parliament (Bundestag) voted on two motions (Anträge) to implement stricter immigration laws. Some are calling the vote a historical turning point... | Continue reading
A deputy chairman of the German Police Union (GdP) has suggested that Berlin impose a citywide speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour. GdP representative suggests slower speed... | Continue reading