Brandenburg goes to the polls on Sunday, rounding off a busy month of elections in eastern German states. We’ve compiled recent articles on the elections to give you a picture of what’s going on.
Germany wants to support Volkswagen and help it avoid factory closures but the ailing car giant will have to fix most of its problems itself, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Friday.
Even in privacy-obsessed Germany, you’ll often be asked to provide your bank details – or IBAN – when purchasing products or setting up contracts. Is it always safe to do so – or is there a chance of fraud?
This weekend marks the official end of summer. With temperatures getting cooler, autumn is the perfect time to explore Germany and check out some of its more unusual festivals.
According to a media report, Germany’s troubled carmaker Volkswagen could cut tens of thousands of jobs as part of savings measures. However the firm has not confirmed this figure.
State leaders set to debate hikes in broadcast licence fees, Lufthansa extends suspension of flights to the Middle East, speculation grows around Volkswagen job cuts, and more news from around Germany on Friday.
The success of far-right parties in elections in key European countries is prompting even centrist and left-wing governments to tighten policies on migration, creating cracks in unity and sparking concern among activists.
A previously unknown piece of music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was probably in his early teens has been uncovered at a library in the eastern German city of Leipzig, researchers said Thursday.
Across Germany, rents have shot up in the last two years while property prices have fallen. Experts say this is making buying more attractive than renting at the moment.
The 189th edition of the world’s biggest folk festival kicks off two weeks of beer-drinking, rousing oompah music and partying this Saturday. Want to do it properly? From knowing your limits to learning songs, here’s how to Oktoberfest like a German.