Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has promised to fight ‘irregular migration’ by keeping stringent controls in place at several of Germany’s borders.

A series of coordinated arson attacks have paralysed the French rail network on the opening day of the Olympics. Here’s how passengers in Germany are affected.

Saxony’s “small town of the world” is more than 300 years years old. Here’s why it was chosen to join Germany’s long list of world heritage sites.

Germany’s state-owned train operator Deutsche Bahn said Thursday that its year-on-year net losses soared 16-fold in the first half of 2024, reflecting the impacts of extreme weather, strikes, and upgrades to its ageing network.

If you plan to leave for holiday by car this weekend, you should plan a little more time and be prepared to practice patience. Here are the main places traffic jams can be expected.

Chancellor Scholz suggests border check points should stay until migration numbers come down, Deutsche Bahn suffers immense losses in the first half of 2024, climate protestors at Frankfurt airport have stirred up debate and more news from around Germany on Friday.

Whether it’s a long chitter-chatter with a friend on the phone or a quick gossip with your housemates, this German word is a great one to have up your sleeve.

Germany’s Federal Employment Agency (BA) recorded a significant rise in wages last year – but not enough to compensate for high inflation.

Did you know that throwing out old electronics in the regular mixed trash is illegal in Germany? Here are the easiest ways to safely and legally dispose of e-waste in Germany.

Whether in a major metropolis or out in the suburbs, the pace of rent increases in Germany shows no sign of slowing down.