Traffic accidents and hospital admissions are soaring as wintry conditions refuse to let up. With more icy weather on the ...

Europe's largest economy grew more than expected at the end of last year, but this is likely not cause for celebration among three million unemployed workers in Germany as major companies continue ...

Public transport will come to a standstill in many German cities on Monday due to a widespread warning strike. Here's where passengers should make alternative plans for getting to work or around.

Perhaps you know a sportsperson at the top of their game, or you have a friend who's just really, really good at something. Here's the German word to use for these people.

For anyone expecting a baby in Germany or wondering what support and services new parents are entitled to, here’s a ...

From a visit to the museum to a one-time bulky waste pickup, the city of Nuremberg welcomes new residents with an assortment ...

German prosecutors and police on Wednesday searched Deutsche Bank's headquarters in Frankfurt and its office in Berlin in an ...

Part of the fun of moving to a new country is trying new foods and eating habits. From more potatoes to quark to Döner kebabs, here are the German foods that The Local readers have made their own.

Tenants in Germany are not allowed to make a profit from subletting a flat, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled, in ...

Germany plans to better protect its critical infrastructure with a new law on Thursday as surging tensions with Russia stoke fears of sabotage attacks and other national security threats.

Many foreigners struggle with the process of applying for and renewing residence permits in Germany. We want to know how hard ...

Deaths have exceeded births in Germany since 1990. Now a dramatic fall in immigration means the country’s total population shrank in 2025 for the first time in years.