German authorities said Friday they had arrested a 27-year-old Syrian man who allegedly planned an Islamist-motivated attack on army soldiers using machetes.
If someone’s said something silly, this might be a useful German word to add to your arsenal of friendly or not-so-friendly insults.
It is thought that almost 2,000 Russian activists have been granted asylum in Germany since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. After the major prisoner swap, freed activists are being supported by the exile community.
Volkswagen, Europe’s biggest carmaker, has cancelled a long-standing job-protection deal and is mulling closing factories in Germany as it attempts to cut costs. Here’s what we know so far – and who could be affected.
Autumn weather is in full swing in Germany, with fresh snow falling in the Alps. Forecasters are warning of extreme rain and possible flooding in the south and neighbouring countries.
Germany’s ‘Warntag’ deemed a success, Volkswagen talks brought forward after factory closure threat and more news from around Germany on Friday.
Paying with card in Germany got even harder on Thursday due to widespread technical problems.
With dual nationality now permitted in Germany, foreigners with a German passport may want to reapply for an old citizenship they previously gave up or even take on a new one. Do the authorities still need to know about it?
The UK has announced plans to bring in a visa requirement for Europeans to enter the country – here’s how that will impact residents of EU and EEA countries, including dual nationals.
Outside of the major cities, Germany boasts a number of charming university towns like Heidelberg and Marburg that are smaller but still have a lot to offer international students. We weigh up the pros and cons of each of them.