In most cases foreigners in Germany need to live in the country for five years and have B1 level language skills before they are qualified for permanent residency, but there are exceptions for certain ...

Deutsche Bahn is growing its cross-border services to the west, with extra high speed rail links to Belgium this summer, as well as new connections later in the year from Cologne to Brussels Airport ...

A cargo ship is pictured off the coast of Fujairah, UAE in the Strait of Hormuz on February 25, 2026. Attacks on shipping in the strait have contributed to rising global oil prices. Photo by GIUSEPPE ...

Pilots for German airline Lufthansa will go on strike for a second time on Thursday and Friday over a pensions dispute, the Vereinigung Cockpit union said in a statement.

When do you actually need to file a tax return in Germany, and when can you safely skip it? The Local spoke to a tax lawyer to unpack exactly when filing pays off for foreign residents.

The Greens managed a strong comeback and an historic win in Baden-Württemberg's elections. But tensions remain high as the CDU suggests power-sharing at the top. We break down five key takeaways from ...

The German Chancellor continues to voice strong support for the US and Israel as they continue to wage war against Iran's ...

The western German city of Cologne saw a sharp rise in naturalisations last year. We asked the city – which has previously struggled with a backlog of citizenship applications – what is behind the ...

More and more people in Germany are turning to mobile banking options for convenience and accessibility. Here’s our breakdown ...

A recent report revealing that more EU citizens are leaving Germany than arriving got a huge response online. Here's what ...

Some would-be travellers from Germany had Easter trips booked, deposits paid and time off work approved well before the US and Israel escalated military conflicts in Iran. So is it still safe to visit ...