As Germany brings bring back a revised version of its military service rules, the return of one tradition is already causing a stir on social media. Here’s a word that many young men in the country ...

The cost of paying for care in old-age nursing homes has been rising sharply in Germany. A new report highlights where families have to pay the most – and least.

European affairs ministers gave the go ahead this week to new rules that will make it easier to suspend the right to visa-free travel for non-EU countries under certain circumstances.

Ever wondered who’s behind the names and faces on Germany’s most famous brands? From luxury cars to gummy bears, baking powder to bouillon cubes, the stories behind these household names are as ...

After a stretch of mild autumn days, Germany has seen a dramatic shift in weather from the start of this week, with snow, rain and stormy winds sweeping across the country.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron will join forces Tuesday to push for greater European digital "sovereignty" and less dependence on US tech titans as the AI race ...

For shepherds, moving sheep between summer and winter pastures is a seasonal event, but in Nuremberg this march runs right through the city's central market square. Photographer Taeseok Oh shares his ...

Merz and Macron push for digital sovereignty in Europe at Berlin summit, Germany secures its spot at next World Cup championship, public sector workers unions gear up to push for significant pay rise ...

If you're planning a move to Germany you've probably thought about Munich versus Berlin or maybe Hamburg, but have you considered Erlangen, Aachen or Düsseldorf? With lower living costs and shorter ...

In August Germany had announced that it would stop sending weapons that could be used in the Gaza strip as international backlash against Israel's offensive there reached a breaking point. Now ...

The four ‘cases’ in German can feel intimidating, especially if your native language doesn’t have a similar system. But mastering them is key to speaking like a native. Here’s how to start using the ...

Instantly recognisable by their electric blue shop fronts, branches of LAP Coffee have become a common sight in Berlin's hippest neighbourhoods over the past two years.