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The CEO of German automaking giant Mercedes-Benz has said he has not ruled out entering the defence industry.

From hard‑won labour rights to glittering Eurovision spectacle and a light‑hearted political football showdown, here’s what we're talking about at The Local Germany this week.

Somewhere between a pub, a dive bar and a community living room, the mighty Kneipe is a ubiquitous cultural cornerstone in Germany. Here's a pint-sized guide to it's history.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday he would not advise young people in his country to move to the United States for study or work, in the latest sign of cooling ties between Berlin and Washington.

New initiative BerlinPay offers free drinks, boat trips and other watery experiences to anyone who acts responsibly around the German capital’s waterways. We look at the perks on offer to residents and visitors.

With AI, economic shifts and a tightening job market making traditional roles feel less secure, many internationals are looking for a fresh start. We spoke to an expert about how to successfully switch careers in Germany.

The German government is reopening some access to free integration courses for immigrants after it was criticised for slashing the programme earlier this year. However far fewer places will be available, and who qualifies will depend on strict quotas.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the European Union on Thursday to reform its budget to include more investments and reduce subsidies, but rejected any joint borrowing by EU nations to do so.

Whether you're considering a move or wondering what the job options are like, we look at how friendly Austria and Germany's job markets are to English speakers.

If you happen to be travelling on the roads over the long weekend in Germany – or indeed through a city at rush hour – you need to know how to use this word.

A paediatrician in Germany has been charged with 130 cases of rape and other forms of sexual abuse targeting children, prosecutors said this week.

Do you need German to land a job in Berlin? The Local teamed up with a job-hunting platform for an exclusive look at how friendly the tech job market is for non-German speakers.

Sabastian Sawe, who became the first person run a marathon in under two hours, will compete at the Berlin Marathon in September, race organisers announced Wednesday.

What do you need to earn to be considered a top earner in Germany? New government data shows where your salary stands compared to the rest of the population.

Students in Germany are having to pay more for accommodation, with average rents for a room in a shared flat rising well above €500 per month in many regions, a new study shows.

Did you know that doctors in Germany can prescribe more than 50 digital health apps to support various conditions, from social anxiety and depression to back pain, diabetes and migraine prevention? We break down the top-rated apps.

In Britain, every public holiday is simply called a Bank Holiday. So why does a single holiday in Germany have four different names all to itself?

Munich is a city that's known for its outdoor lifestyle, from sprawling parks to al fresco dining. But on rainy days - which tend to come often in Germany - you can still find plenty to do.

With a spate of layoffs happening at German companies, many foreigners are wondering what losing their job could mean for their residence permit. Here's how long you have to find a new role - and what happens if you can't find one.

German has more than one special word for the practice of taking a day off to make the most out of public holidays that fall close to a weekend. But which word should you use? That depends a bit on where you are.