Fuel prices in Germany have been rising faster than in other countries, creating a boom in 'fuel tourism'. Here's a look at petrol prices in the neighbouring countries, and what to know about bringing ...

Warning sirens went off in Bavaria, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia on Thursday morning. The loud ...

From alpine lakes to fairy‑tale castles and Black Forest panoramas, these eight destinations capture Baden‑Württemberg at its most beautiful, surprising and quietly unforgettable.

Ryanair has announced it will cut numerous Berlin and Hamburg flights from its Summer 2026 schedule. At the same time, some smaller German airports look set to benefit from new routes.

A strike by workers in Lufthansa's pilot's union is affecting an estimated 300 flights per day to or from Germany on Thursday and Friday. Here's was passengers need to know.

In most cases foreigners in Germany need to live in the country for five years and have B1 level language skills before they are qualified for permanent residency, but there are exceptions for certain ...

Germany will release part of its oil reserve as global energy costs soar as a result of the Middle East war, Economy and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche said Wednesday.

Pilots for German airline Lufthansa will go on strike for a second time on Thursday and Friday over a pensions dispute, the Vereinigung Cockpit union said in a statement.

The western German city of Cologne saw a sharp rise in naturalisations last year. We asked the city – which has previously struggled with a backlog of citizenship applications – what is behind the ...

Deutsche Bahn is growing its cross-border services to the west, with extra high speed rail links to Belgium this summer, as well as new connections later in the year from Cologne to Brussels Airport ...

When do you actually need to file a tax return in Germany, and when can you safely skip it? The Local spoke to a tax lawyer to unpack exactly when filing pays off for foreign residents.

The Greens managed a strong comeback and an historic win in Baden-Württemberg's elections. But tensions remain high as the CDU suggests power-sharing at the top. We break down five key takeaways from ...