One of Germany’s largest DIY and hardware chains, Hellweg, has filed for bankruptcy. The company hopes insolvency proceedings will stabilise finances. | Continue reading
The cost of diesel in Germany is falling, and prices are nearing those seen before the Iran war. Prices are expected to fall for two weeks, then rise again. | Continue reading
The European Parliament has approved a ban which will prevent airlines from charging passengers extra money for carrying two pieces of hand luggage. | Continue reading
Construction began in 2010, and the initial launch date was 2017, but a new S-Bahn line connecting northern Berlin and Hauptbahnhof has finally opened. | Continue reading
The German Weather Service (DWD) has forecast temperatures between 25 and 36 degrees celcius from Wednesday, and tropical nights in some cities. | Continue reading
The Parity Welfare Association investigated poverty rates in Germany, showing that poverty has reached new levels, affecting social groups disproportionally. | Continue reading
The German national team kicked off their first game at the 2026 World Cup with an overwhelming 7:1 win over Curacao. Will that be enough ease concerns? | Continue reading
Discover the tech roles Germany can't fill fast enough and learn how Analytics, Cloud and Machine Learning skills can unlock new career opportunities. | Continue reading
Federal Minister of Family Affairs Karin Prien (CDU) has criticised EU policies aimed at closing the gender pay gap in Europe through transparency. | Continue reading
Which names do you hear German parents calling in the nearby playground or swimming pool? Noah’s almost always there, isn’t he? And Sophia, too? | Continue reading
Erfurt has ranked as the happiest German city in 2026, according to the Süddeutschen Klassenlotterie's latest Happiness Atlas. How did your city compare? | Continue reading
On June 10, 2026, doctors, hospital staff and unions protested the cost-cutting measures in the health sector in a federal demonstration in multiple cities. | Continue reading
Two new studies have suggested a strong link between consistent mobile phone and social media use and declining birth rates in Germany and across the world. | Continue reading
As die Mannschaft make their way across the pond, wet weather is heading to Germany. The German Weather Service (DWD) has forecast rain and clouds for June 11. | Continue reading
Indian nationals no longer need a transit visa to travel between non-Schengen Area countries via a German airport with an international transit area. | Continue reading
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has said he supports a proposal from the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) to make company pensions obligatory. | Continue reading
Police are investigating the cause of a power cut that left around 40.000 people in Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, without electricity on Monday. | Continue reading
All eyes will turn to Mexico, Canada and the US as the FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11. Here’s how you can watch the tournament from Germany. | Continue reading
Deutsche Bahn trains between Berlin and Hamburg will resume full service on June 14, but journeys will take longer. Here’s what passengers need to know. | Continue reading
According to a study conducted by the Institute for Living and Environment (IWU), one third of tenants pay over 30 percent of their wages to rent in Germany. | Continue reading
Another energy crisis and skyrocketing airline prices mean long-distance train travel is becoming a more affordable and appealing option for holiday makers. | Continue reading
Head of Berlin’s Späti Association, Alper Baba, has announced plans to hold a referendum on whether late-night shops should be able to open on Sundays. | Continue reading
A Eurostar summer sale means passengers can get 25 percent off trains running between late June and late September. Here's what you need to know. | Continue reading
The city of Potsdam has banned people from wearing smart glasses with built-in cameras and microphones when visiting swimming pools and saunas. | Continue reading
According to Germany’s Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency (FADA) annual report, cases of discrimination are on the rise and racism is becoming more entrenched. | Continue reading
Second-generation cellular network technology (2G) coverage will shut down across Germany starting in 2028. Here's what it means for mobile phones and cars. | Continue reading
The number of people moving to Germany continues to decline, according to figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). What is changing? | Continue reading
From mid-June, young people in Germany aged between six and 18 will be able to claim a BahnCard25 for free and get 25 percent off their long train journeys. | Continue reading
The centre-right, liberalist FDP has elected a new leader and publicly changed its stance on forming coalitions with the far-right, populist AfD. | Continue reading
The Left Party has suggested non-German citizens be given voting rights after five years of living in Germany. The CDU has called it an “absurd proposal”. | Continue reading
A YouTuber from Munich has retained his title as a champion cheese chaser at the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake competition in Gloucestershire, UK. | Continue reading
Deutsche Bahn has set a new goal of 90 percent punctuality for regional rail. What percentage of regional and long-distance trains are currently on time? | Continue reading
The summer months are finally here. Deutsche Bahn is dropping discounts, while honey has new rules to stick to. What changes are coming to Germany this June? | Continue reading
2025 was the fifth consecutive year Germany broke its annual record for the number of international residents naturalised, according to preliminary figures. | Continue reading
Members of the German parliament (Bundestag) have voted to cut the aviation tax. Does the change mean flights will be cheaper in summer 2026? | Continue reading
Transform your home in Germany with the Westwing Design Service. Get 12% off personalised interior design and 3D room planning until June 30, 2026. | Continue reading
How language barriers quietly affect expat careers, workplace confidence and integration abroad, and why immersion can change everything. | Continue reading
Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) is planning a reform which would see residents without children pay even higher long-term care insurance contributions. | Continue reading
New to Germany? Discover how serviced apartments can simplify your move, secure your Anmeldung, and help you avoid rental stress. | Continue reading
Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has warned that many households with solar panels have been receiving fraudulent letters threatening fines. | Continue reading
According to a Bild report, the German government is planning to raise the statutory retirement age to 70. The government says it needs time to decide. | Continue reading
Berlin will not have a World Cup fan mile for the first time in nearly 20 years because nobody thought to organise it on time. | Continue reading
The world’s best countries to move to as an international have been revealed, and Germany has made it into the top 10. | Continue reading
Berliners have long loved complaining about how hard it is to get a timely appointment at the Bürgeramt. Has all that complaining just been proven fruitful? | Continue reading
US tax deadline for Americans in Germany: Key June 15 filing rules, FBAR updates, 530A accounts and expat tax planning tips. | Continue reading
A new law should soon make learning to drive in Germany simpler and more affordable. Here’s what we know so far. | Continue reading
Minister Bärbel Bas has said that Germany shouldn’t “hand over the future of the country to some tech bros”. What regulation does the government have in mind? | Continue reading
The dreamy combination of a public holiday and summer weather is just around the corner. Here’s what we have to look forward to this Pentecost weekend: | Continue reading