Tulip fields in Germany can’t quite hold a candle to the likes of the world-famous Keukenhof or other similar spots in the Netherlands, but they are still worth a visit if you’re... | Continue reading
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) has suggested that the city relax rules around when planes can take off and land at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER). Wegner floats earlier flights... | Continue reading
Employees at the Munich District Administration Office (KVR) have been accused of taking part in a bribery scheme which issued forged visas and residence permits to international... | Continue reading
Intermittent strike action has hit dozens of sectors in Germany since late January, but why are so many workers striking now, what are they demanding, and when are the strikes... | Continue reading
From July, retirees in Germany will receive more money each month as part of their statutory pension payment. Here’s what you need to know: Average German pensioner will receive... | Continue reading
Delayed and cancelled trains run by Germany’s national rail provider, Deutsche Bahn, cost the company nearly 200 million euros in compensation in 2024. DB paying millions in... | Continue reading
Remote work is an attractive option for many employees. But when and how can one switch to remote work? What rights and obligations do employees and employers have? Carina Senf ... | Continue reading
Some people who work in Germany for a short time before moving abroad are eligible to have their pension contributions refunded. As the rules are different for EU and non-EU... | Continue reading
The incoming Christian Democratic Union (CDU) government has vowed to keep Germany’s dual and fast-track citizenship law if it enters a coalition with the Social Democratic Party... | Continue reading
Staff at 11 airports in Germany are striking on March 10. Here’s what passengers should know about possible disruptions: Airport strikes begin across Germany Around 23.000... | Continue reading
Once you have made the decision to move to Germany, you have to deal with the complex task of actually moving to Germany! AGS Movers Germany explains the common difficulties of... | Continue reading
Drivers in Germany have been named among the friendliest in the world, according to a ranking by AutoTrader UK, a site for trading new and used cars. The World’s Friendliest... | Continue reading
A pair of kangaroo joeys at Berlin Zoo have taken their first hops after spending the early months of 2025 in their mother’s pouch. Berlin Zoo joeys hop out of mother’s pouch... | Continue reading
The city of Berlin has launched a new hotline, which tenants can call to find out whether they are paying illegally high rent and how to challenge their landlord. Berlin launches... | Continue reading
The CDU / CSU’s defence policy spokesperson Florian Hahn, has said that Germany must reconsider its current military service model amid Europe’s “current threat situation”.... | Continue reading
Olivier Wagner, founder of 1040 Abroad, a tax firm helping US expats become tax compliant, explores why so many Americans see a benefit in giving up their US citizenship. Between... | Continue reading
Springtime weather is forecast to heat Germany up as the week goes on. A gust of Saharan dust is also due to reach central Europe on Friday, March 7. Highs of 20C forecast for... | Continue reading
When you start your life in a new country, the everyday can be exciting. All the differences in daily living can make the mundane seem new and fun - the excitement of cultural... | Continue reading
German trade union ver.di has called on hospital, care and emergency services workers to strike nationwide on March 6. 900 childcare workers in Saxony are also due to carry out a... | Continue reading
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, the “Female ICE 2.0” will run from Berlin to Frankfurt, staffed by an all-women team of Deutsche Bahn (DB) employees. “Female ICE”... | Continue reading
Police have closed the city centre of Mannheim after a driver rammed a car through a crowd of people, killing one person and injuring several. Car drives into crowd in Mannheim... | Continue reading
Figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) have revealed that employees with a migrant background are overrepresented in shortage occupations in Germany. Germany... | Continue reading
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) qualification is a widely recognised and highly regarded management degree that will help you take the next step in your career.... | Continue reading
72 tonnes of medical cannabis were imported to Germany over the course of 2024, figures from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) have revealed. 72 tonnes... | Continue reading
Service expansions planned for the Channel Tunnel connecting Britain and mainland Europe mean direct, long-distance trains could soon run between London and Germany. London St... | Continue reading
Seven planets of our solar system will align in the skies over Germany on February 28, and four will be visible to the naked eye. Here’s how to spot them: Planets visible over... | Continue reading
Spring is almost here! Buds are slowly bringing branches back to life, and we can count down the days until the evenings are long and ripe for an al fresco Feierabendbier. Here’s... | Continue reading
According to the Frankfurt-based company EURO Kartensysteme, people in Germany paid with card more than ever in 2024. Germany paid with card more than ever in 2024 7,9 billion... | Continue reading
A survey from the German Press Agency (dpa) has revealed that selected shops and supermarkets in Germany are now using AI-enhanced cameras at self-checkouts to prevent theft.... | Continue reading
Which industries are expanding in Germany? LinkedIn has compiled a new “Jobs in Trend” list revealing which positions have become more common in the past three years. Which... | Continue reading
A new study by the German consumer organisation Stiftung Warentest has found that private health insurance does not necessarily offer as wide-ranging coverage as statutory health... | Continue reading
The San Francisco-based tech company OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has announced that it will open an office in Munich. The office will be the company's first in Germany.... | Continue reading
German trade union ver.di has called on public sector workers across multiple federal states to join another wave of warning strikes amid tense pay negotiations. Ver.di calls new... | Continue reading
German trade union ver.di has called on public sector workers across multiple federal states to join another wave of warning strikes amid tense pay negotiations. Ver.di calls new... | Continue reading
The number of Berlin residents who filed an official complaint against German immigration authorities for citizenship application processing delays quadrupled in 2024. Official... | Continue reading
German citizens have elected the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to run their next coalition government. Friedrich Merz will likely act as coalition leader, but what’s the new... | Continue reading
If you or a loved one are looking for mental health treatment options in Germany, you may come across the term "Psychotherapeutische Tagesklinik", or psychotherapeutic day clinic... | Continue reading
Trying to file your US taxes as an expat living abroad can be overwhelming for the average taxpayer. There are many aspects to consider when filing abroad, but this is why... | Continue reading
After an eventful run-up, election day is here! From 8am this morning German citizens can cast their ballots for a new government. But what’s the timeline for the rest of the day... | Continue reading
Who can access cannabis in Germany? Is there a legal way to buy weed at a dispensary? Can I bake some edibles? We give a rundown of the complex rules surrounding marijuana... | Continue reading
Figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) have revealed which percentage of households in Germany speak exclusively German, exclusively another language or are... | Continue reading
Following heavy snow and a cold bite, Germany is set to see a brief burst of springlike weather over the coming weekend. Highs of 19C forecast for Germany Just one week after... | Continue reading
Public transport strikes have begun in Baden-Württemberg, Bremen, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatine. Here’s what passengers should know: German... | Continue reading
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