Germany’s military put a first Iris-T air-defence system into service on its own soil on Wednesday having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine to intercept Russian rockets, drones and missiles.

Applying for German citizenship is more straightforward under the newly updated rules but is the process easier for elderly foreigners? We explain how it works.

Germany is known for having relatively generous unemployment benefits for its residents but can you qualify for payments if you quit a job?

After regional election results in two German states saw the xenophobic Alternative für Deutschland party gaining historically high scores foreigners in the country have expressed unease about their futures in Germany. Share your own views in the comments section below.

Topless swimming and sun bathing was just recently allowed at public pools in several German cities, but few women are embracing the freedom. In fact, it appears Germany’s ‘free body culture’ is in decline.

A historian running the memorial at Germany’s former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald is no stranger to hate crime and threats, but he fears more trouble ahead after the far-right AfD’s election triumph.

Ex-Volkswagen CEO denies charges in ‘dieselgate’ trial, Bavarian Ministry takes back ‘racist’ anti-Salafist video, Police investigate potential voter fraud in Saxony and more news on Wednesday.

Germany’s bigger cities are home to some of the best-paying jobs and also some of the highest living expenses. The Local has crunched the numbers on what’s considered a good wage in the nation’s capital compared to the Bavaria’s capital.

For those who travel a lot within Germany, it may make sense to get a Bahncard from Germany’s state rail operator Deutsche Bahn to help you save on travel costs. But which one should you get and how does it work?

With the anti-immigration, xenophobic AfD winning state elections and polling strongly ahead of next year’s federal vote, are foreigners in Germany concerned about the direction of the country and their futures here? Share your views in our quick survey.