In August Germany had announced that it would stop sending weapons that could be used in the Gaza strip as international backlash against Israel's offensive there reached a breaking point. Now ...

After a stretch of mild autumn days, Germany has seen a dramatic shift in weather from the start of this week, with snow, rain and stormy winds sweeping across the country.

For shepherds, moving sheep between summer and winter pastures is a seasonal event, but in Nuremberg this march runs right through the city's central market square. Photographer Taeseok Oh shares his ...

Ever wondered who’s behind the names and faces on Germany’s most famous brands? From luxury cars to gummy bears, baking powder to bouillon cubes, the stories behind these household names are as ...

If you're planning a move to Germany you've probably thought about Munich versus Berlin or maybe Hamburg, but have you considered Erlangen, Aachen or Düsseldorf? With lower living costs and shorter ...

The four ‘cases’ in German can feel intimidating, especially if your native language doesn’t have a similar system. But mastering them is key to speaking like a native. Here’s how to start using the ...

Instantly recognisable by their electric blue shop fronts, branches of LAP Coffee have become a common sight in Berlin's hippest neighbourhoods over the past two years.

From a sudden cold snap predicted to bring snow to the German mountains to the start of Carnival to issues with increased security costs at Christmas markets, here's what we're talking about at The ...

After months of heated debate, the parties which form Germany’s coalition government have finally struck a 'voluntary now, compulsory later' deal on military service.

It may still be November but Christmas markets are already opening up. Here's when Germany's best known festive markets, as well as a few smaller quirky ones, are set to open.

A feud has broken out between the top leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on whether to maintain close ties with Russia.

Nearly a year after a tragic attack was carried out at the Magdeburg Christmas market, this year's festival is threatened by closure. Here's why a state authority has refused to issue a permit for the ...