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- Fears EU plans to 'water down' air passengers' rights in reviewon April 24, 2025 at 9:40 am
The European Commission is currently conducting a review of its rules on compensation due to passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled, with fears that it could weaken the generous protections that travellers within the EU enjoy.
- Germany among top countries for remote and hybrid workon April 24, 2025 at 9:19 am
Germany has become a world leader in working from home despite companies' reported desire to bring employees back to the office.
- Germany halts flights carrying Afghans at risk of persecutionon April 24, 2025 at 6:45 am
Two flights meant to carry Afghans to Germany will not go ahead as planned this week, a government spokesman said Wednesday amid a growing row over the initiative.
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursdayon April 24, 2025 at 6:17 am
Germany halts flights carrying persecuted Afghans, tensions flare in ongoing minimum wage debate, Brandenburg threatens fines for missing property tax declarations, and more news from around Germany on Thursday.
- Germany’s lesser-known beers that are worth a tryon April 23, 2025 at 3:45 pm
From Becks in the north to Paulaner in the south, Germany's bigger beers are sold worldwide. But the best beers are only found locally. On Germany's national beer day, Paul Krantz offers a few local recommendations from Bavaria to Berlin.
- Everything that changes in Germany in May 2025on April 23, 2025 at 2:34 pm
From double-barrelled surnames for married couples to a brand new government entering office, here are the key changes to know about in Germany this May.
- Everything you need to know about the Catholic community in Germanyon April 23, 2025 at 10:31 am
Germany has been home to a large Catholic community for centuries, which has seen some dramatic shifts through history and in recent years. How large and influential is the church in Germany today?
- What to do if you experience racism in Germanyon April 23, 2025 at 9:24 am
The number of reported acts of racism in Germany is on the rise, so what should foreign residents do if they are a victim of racial discrimination or they witness an incident? Lana O'Sullivan explains the actions you can take.
- Germany starts next phase of digitalisation for ID and residence cardson April 23, 2025 at 8:48 am
From May this year, only digital photos will be accepted for German ID cards and residence permits as the government completes the latest phase of its digitalisation offensive.
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesdayon April 23, 2025 at 6:17 am
German leaders to attend Pope Francis's funeral, IMF cuts growth forecasts for 2025, SPD and Greens to finalise coalition pact in Hamburg, and more news from around Germany on Wednesday.