Adidas said Friday it had dropped vocal pro-Palestinian model Bella Hadid from an advertising campaign for retro sneakers referencing the 1972 Munich Olympics, which were overshadowed by a massacre of Israeli athletes.

Germany’s problems with punctuality and overcrowding on trains are well-known. We asked readers for their thoughts on how things could be improved.

This practical German phrase may come in handy today, and also next Friday – and likely the one after that.

Students from non-EU countries need to prove they have enough money to support themselves to be eligible for a student visa. This amount is set to be increased from September.

A glitch in Microsoft operating systems is causing worldwide disruptions. Here’s how Germany is being affected.

Businesses across Europe – including airports, airlines and other transport operators – have been hit by major IT problems which appear to be caused by a rogue software update.

A Last Generation activist was sentenced to prison for criminal acts of protest on Wednesday. As investigations into the climate group continue, The Local takes a look at how German prosecutors are coming down hard on its activists.

Ex-football Jerome Boateng expected to receive verdict in domestic violence case, permits for new building projects on the decline, interest rates in the eurozone to remain stable, and more news from around Germany on Friday.

Want to have the best chance of being treated like a true Berliner when visiting or living in the German capital? We’ve got you covered with these eight top tips.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday won a second five-year term that she vowed would tackle the EU’s challenges head-on, including bolstering its defence capability and strengthening Europe’s industry.