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Retail giant Metro, was one of few Germany-based companies that had maintained large scale operations in Russia even after the war in Ukraine and related sanctions forced other companies out. Now Moscow has seized its assets.

More than half of cooks in Germany had an immigration background in 2025, as well as about a third of all nurses and dental assistants.

Germany's Opportunity Residence permit was designed to help certain long-term residents secure their status in the country, but the scheme has since ended and permit holders will need to apply for other visas.

Berlin Marathon winner Tigst Assefa has undergone surgery in Munich on Monday after finishing Sunday's race with a torn Achilles, her manager confirmed.

The city council of Heidenau has passed a motion brought by members of the AfD and CDU to block any more memorial plaques to Holocaust victims from being laid there.

Germany has passed a law expanding the Federal Police's authority, with potential impacts on residents moving through train stations and airports.

Berlin police officer leads German charge at record marathon, tens of thousands rally against welfare state reforms, Munich chosen to lead Germany’s Olympic Games bid and more news on Monday, September 28th.

Two Philippine nationals were killed on Sunday when a coach carrying them to the Oktoberfest beer festival in southern Germany overturned on a motorway, police said.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Moscow to "abandon its dangerous path of escalation" during a meeting with Russia's Sergei Lavrov at the UN on Saturday, a diplomat for Berlin said.

Munich was on Saturday selected ahead of the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region by the German Olympic Committee (DOSB) as part of a bid to host the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Games.

After recent regional election breakthroughs by the Alternative for Germany (AfD), here is an overview of radical, nationalist and far- and hard-right parties' positions across Europe in recent years.

German automobile giant Volkswagen confirmed Friday a recall of over three million vehicles worldwide over what the German transport authority KBA said was a potential steering risk.

From faith in football to an almighty Olympics row and Daddy Pig being among the runners in this year's Berlin Marathon, Inside Germany is our weekly look at some of the talking points that you may have missed.

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Millions of passengers in Germany are facing higher public transport costs in 2027. Berlin, Munich and Hamburg have already announced fare changes, with at least one region holding prices steady.

Mortgage rates on 10-year fixed-rate loans are now above four percent in Germany. What does this mean for homeowners and buyers?

The move to electric vehicles is accelerating, yet Germany's biggest manufacturers are cutting jobs and losing ground to competitors. Here's why workers are worried and where new opportunities may emerge.

From a fuel discount and Reunification Day to the clocks going back via long-distance train disruption, here are key changes people in Germany should be aware of this October.

A higher basic allowance and more benefits for parents: Germany is pushing forward with its major income tax reforms, aimed at relieving low and middle income households. So how much can you really expect to save?

As the chilly autumn days set in, hoards of Germans wrap up warm and venture out into the forests to forage mushrooms. Here are some of the best spots to go to - and some tips for getting started.