For many visitors and new arrivals, northern Germany appears to be a cold region with even colder people. But Brian Melican, who lives in Hamburg, argues that you can make lasting friends here - it ...

Germany’s national railway operator, Deutsche Bahn (DB), has announced an extensive overhaul of the high-speed rail line ...

Police arrest the suspected attacker of five in Bielefeld, the Finance Minister warns government ministries to tighten their budgets, Germany and China discuss foreign relations and more news on ...

The southern city of Munich recently ranked in last place in an international survey for friendliness toward foreign residents. We asked people who live there if the city really is so unfriendly - ...

Germany's new Interior Minister immediately increased the number of officers at border crossings, but the police union says ...

If you're planning to start a family Germany, this word can tell you a lot about what to expect after the birth of your child ...

Top members of Germany's new conservative-led government have pushed for an 'evaluation' of cannabis legalisation, but for ...

Plans unveiled for televisation of German sports brand rivalry, study reveals chronically low productivity, AI entrepreneur ...

From the limits of freedom of speech to the prevalence of annoying neighbours and Germany's not-so-proud tradition of coming ...

Germany is home to countless beautiful villages. Here are 8 of The Local's recommendations for some of the most charming ones ...

The EU Blue Card is a work and residence permit for highly skilled people from outside the EU. Why does Germany issue by far ...

Whenever you're having an off-day and struggling to get a grip on things, it may be handy to have this German word in mind - ...