Germany

Following a nationwide outcry, a lakeside pool operator in the German city of Halle has reversed a rule that meant only people who could speak German could enter the venue.

Yet another World Cup failure has Germany questioning its footballing identity, with some calling for radical changes at all levels in the football-mad nation.

From July 1st, Bürgergeld is no more. Germany is replacing this long-term unemployment benefit with a new version called 'Basic Security Allowance'. Here's what you need to know.

Court rulings and studies suggest discrimination in Germany’s housing market is real. So what are landlords doing about it – and is it enough?

The debate around air conditioning in Germany was reignited by a record-breaking heatwave which showed that widespread access to cooling is a matter of public health and safety.

Graduating with a degree in biology in Germany, Julia Unkelbauer thought she had done everything right. But applying for job after job since 2024 has so far resulted only in rejections.

The next EU-UK summit was set to take place in July but has had to be postponed due to political manoeuverings in London. So when will it take place and what's on the agenda?

Paraguay sensationally sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday, causing upset and shock across the Bundesrepublik.

A gunman killed four women and two men Monday at a German shelter for mothers and their children, police said, reporting that the suspect was in a custody battle over his three-month-old daughter.

The European Union will slap a €3 duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge in low-value packages, mainly from China. So how will it impact you?

Custody dispute suspected in fatal shooting at care facility, Germany crash out of World Cup on penalties, Green party calls Germany's heat preparedness a 'total failure' and more news on Tuesday, June 30th.

Whether you find yourself watching fireworks over the Rhine, wandering through a medieval market or taking part in a parade through Berlin, July is a month that rewards curiosity.

Several victims were killed in a shooting at a youth facility in Stade, Lower Saxony on Monday. Police made two arrests, and say there is no danger to the public.

From stranded trains to wildfires and over-stretched emergency services, here’s how three consecutive days of record-breaking heat pushed Germany to the brink.

Germany was eliminated of the World Cup by Paraguay in its first knock-out match, but there are still plenty of games worth watching. Here's how to tune into the action.

The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.

Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.

From a tax return deadline to an air travel tax cut and Pride celebrations across the country, here are the key changes in Germany you need to know about this July.

When temperatures rise it can be hard to stay cool, but what happens when your rented flat starts feeling more sauna than sanctuary? Here's a look at your rights in Germany, and when you could be eligible for a rent reduction.

Camping can be a great way to explore Germany, spend some time with the country’s natural wonders and save a bit on accommodation. Here are some tips for organising a camping trip that won't break the bank.