Nearly 3,000 petrol stations across Germany are violating a law designed to stop multiple daily fuel price increases, a new investigation has found.

In an exclusive interview with The Local, experts from 'Faire Integration' discuss Germany’s free and multilingual service to help foreign workers understand their rights – and stop problems at work from spiralling out of control.

A US doctor who was infected with the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo is to be transferred to Germany for treatment, according to the CDC.

Electric car buyers in Germany can benefit from a state-backed subsidy worth thousands of euros in 2026, and the portal to apply has just opened. Here's how much you can get depending on your income bracket.

Three people are missing after an apartment building collapsed in Görlitz, Germany plans €10 billion investment in civilian defences, Bundeswehr deploys Patriot missiles to Turkey and more news on Tuesday, May 19th.

The number of people refused entry to the EU and Schengen area has risen dramatically, according to new statistics, while thousands of US, UK and Indian nationals have been found to be illegally present in EU/Schengen countries.

Germany is set to miss its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target, experts warned Monday, urging Berlin to swiftly overhaul a recently unveiled climate action plan.

Late-night kick-offs in Europe are shaping how fans watch this summer’s World Cup, with Berlin’s famous Brandenburg Gate 'fan zone' among the mega events being scrapped.

Thinking of starting a family in Germany? Looming reforms to 'Elterngeld' could mean less financial support, stricter eligibility and new rules for sharing parental leave. Here’s what you need to know.

A tiger was shot and killed after reportedly attacking a caretaker and escaping its enclosure in an industrial district in eastern Germany. The animal's owner was already under investigation for displaying dangerous wildlife without a permit.

Police shoot escaped tiger in Leipzig, Germany ranks below average in child welfare, Rainbow flag flies over Reichstag for Anti‑Homophobia Day and more news on Monday, May 18th.

Germany's industrial decline is taking a painful toll on communities that have long relied on local manufacturing titans for jobs, prosperity and a sense of a secure future.

A humpback whale that underwent a rescue operation in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself there has been found dead near a Danish island, officials said Saturday.

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event and pushing into second place Israel, whose participation had triggered a major boycott.

From budget chains to second-hand treasures, here’s where to shop for furniture in Germany if you’re setting up a new home.

From where to stay, what to do and how to travel, Berlin-based journalist and mom Rachel Stern lays out some tested tips on going on a family holiday in and around Germany.

Many people in Germany begin work for a new employer in the autumn, so what are the rules for probation periods and in which cases do they not apply?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Retail strikes threaten disruption across Germany, court rules Milka bar ‘misleading’ after shrinkflation row, relegation drama set in historic Bundesliga finale and more news on Friday, May 15th.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Berlin pulls in millions of visitors each year, but new figures and growing complaints raise an awkward question: Is the German capital loosing its draw as a travel destination?

The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel.

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn is set to introduce a flat-rate family ticket for summer in response to the rising cost of fuel and air travel.

In Germany 'Father's day' falls on Ascension day, a public holiday, and is often celebrated outdoors. But this year rain and cold weather in the forecast could dampen the festivities.

Albrecht Weinberg, who survived Nazi concentration camps as a young boy, didn't return to Germany where he was born until he was 80 years old. He quietly passed away Tuesday.

Holocaust survivor dies 'peacefully' at age 101, heavy traffic expected on the Autobahn going into Ascension Day, Germany fuel discount is largely reaching drivers and more news on Wednesday, May 13th.

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.

Trade union leaders gave German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's reform agenda a hostile reception on Tuesday, with hecklers shouting down Merz's pitch for a pension overhaul and other measures.

Summer in Germany brings flies, midges, wasps and – increasingly – mosquitoes. Yet one thing many newcomers notice, especially Americans, is the absence of the familiar window and door screens found throughout much of the United States.

Entry-level employees and young professionals see benefits in living in Germany's big cities. But affording to live there is increasingly difficult.

The public holiday, observed on May 14th this year, sees most businesses in Germany close up shop, so it's a good idea to stock up on essentials in advance. Here's what will be open, and what will stay closed, on 'Christi Himmelfahrt'.

The eight‑hour workday, a long-standing and hard won basic right for workers in Germany, may soon disappear. Here’s what the government's proposal could mean for you.

If you've tried to pick up tofu in your local supermarket recently, you may have noticed that stocks are low or non-existent. What's going on?