As the heat intensifies, Deutsche Bahn has given passengers the opportunity to cancel train journeys free of charge. The policy applies to all ticket types. | Continue reading
A Germany Federal Labour Court ruling has clarified that employees who take parental leave are protected against dismissal even before their leave begins. | Continue reading
The German Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for parts of the country. Temperatures are expected to reach 41 degrees celsius on June 27. | Continue reading
Starting July 2026, e-commerce parcels ordered from outside the European Union to Germany will be temporarily subject to a new three-euro duty. | Continue reading
A 13-person expert commission appointed by the German government has published its 33-point plan to reform the German pension system. How will it impact you? | Continue reading
Representatives of the Bundestag are discussing the use of AI for text generation and research after misinformation incidents brought the topic to the fore. | Continue reading
The National Education Report once again affirmed inequality in the education system, while the German government continues to fail to address known issues. | Continue reading
The Netherlands’ national rail company, NS, has announced plans to run more services between the Netherlands and Germany. Here’s what we know so far. | Continue reading
The Tobacco Control Scale (TCS) 2025 report has concluded that Germany needs to do more to prioritise policies which discourage tobacco use and smoking. | Continue reading
The Berlin CDU is pushing to install barriers at U-Bahn stations across the city, but first wants to trial installing barriers at stations on three lines. | Continue reading
Only one German university has made it into the top 50 of the latest QS World University Rankings. Three more German institutions made it into the top 100. | Continue reading
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