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- ANALYSIS: Are signficantly more skilled workers moving to Germany?on April 2, 2025 at 3:20 pm
The former traffic-light coalition oversaw a steep rise in the number of qualified workers coming to Germany, new figures from the Interior Ministry reveal. Has the skilled worker law really been a resounding success?
- When do you owe taxes on crypto trades in Germany?on April 2, 2025 at 3:17 pm
Crypto currencies have become more mainstream in recent years - and have also become subject to new rules and regulations. If you've started trading in crypo in Germany, here are the tax rules you need to know.
- Which types of crime are rising and falling in Germany?on April 2, 2025 at 11:36 am
Statistics compiled by the German police suggest violent crime is on the rise while overall crime is decreasing. Here are the latest figures and what they tell us about crime in Germany.
- A100 to S-Bahn: Where Berliners are facing travel disruptions this springon April 2, 2025 at 10:54 am
From the A100 bridge in the West to Warschauer Straße in the East, a wave of construction work is causing headaches for commuters across the German capital. Here's how Berliners can navigate the travel chaos and get to work on time.
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesdayon April 2, 2025 at 5:57 am
Fourth round of public sector pay talks to take place this week, EU lifts lawmaker's immunity over Nazi salute image, Berlin authorities aim to deport Gaza War protesters, and more news from around Germany on Wednesday.
- The 2025 tax deadlines that Americans in Germany need to knowon April 1, 2025 at 3:31 pm
Tax day is just around the corner for US citizens - and those living in Germany will want to file here first. Here are the most important dates (and extensions) to keep in mind during American tax season.
- Far fewer delays on the 'Riedbahn' after renovations, says Deutsche Bahnon April 1, 2025 at 2:44 pm
One of Germany's busiest rail corridors was recently closed for six months as Deutsche Bahn carried out refurbishments. Here's how recent upgrades have impacted traffic between Frankfurt and Mannheim and elsewhere in the country.
- Germany urged to poach US researchers unhappy with Trumpon April 1, 2025 at 1:13 pm
German economists called Tuesday for a recruitment drive to target US-based researchers dissatisfied with the policies of President Donald Trump, saying Europe's top economy could benefit from a "brain gain".
- One year on: What does the future hold for Germany's cannabis legalisation law?on April 1, 2025 at 12:31 pm
Germany legalised recreational cannabis use for adults one year ago, but it remains a contentious issue. What's changed since legalisation, and will the next government outlaw use again?
- Confusion surrounds ETA visa waiver process for some dual national Britson April 1, 2025 at 11:20 am
The UK's ETA visa waiver becomes obligatory for Europeans from Wednesday April 2nd, but there is still confusion for certain British dual nationals who have received very different official advice from the UK.