Stable prices for energy and food have dampened core inflation in Germany, but there are large differences for consumers depending on the product.

The Riedbahn rail route between Frankfurt and Mannheim is set to close for five months. It is the first of dozens of major renovations intended to improve Germany’s railways.

This week we get into how the coalition’s budget plans could affect you, the German leg of Taylor Swift’s tour, what can get you evicted as a tenant, the most expensive German cities and how to do summer like a German.

German government to cut back on funding for integration courses, Economics Minister Robert Habeck likely to be next Green chancellor candidate, Germany to ban Chinese telecom giants from 5G network and more news on Friday.

From broken-down trains to endless delays and cancellations, readers share their experiences of how travelling with Deutsche Bahn has become a test of endurance.

A new techno club opened inside the Tesla factory just outside Berlin’s city limits. A number of employees have celebrated the opening online, but local clubgoers are more sceptical.

Have you ever felt secretly happy by someone else’s misfortune? Don’t worry, this is a natural feeling that pops up from time to time – and the Germans invented a great word to describe it: “Schadenfreude”.

From 2026 the US plans to station far-reaching weapons systems in Germany, according to a joint announcement by the two countries. The move signals a clear intention by the current US administration to back its NATO allies in Europe.

Germany’s Finance Minister wants to offer an income tax rebate for newly arrived skilled workers to tackle the labour shortage. But the plan is not popular with everyone.

Transport ministers across German states are meeting to talk about the future of the Deutschlandticket, with suggestions the price could rise earlier than planned – and even by as much as €10.