It’s party-time time in the federal republic – the perfect moment for a German-themed playlist of get-ready tunes, midnight ...

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Munich continues to top the list of Germany’s most unaffordable cities for property buyers. But among the country’s seven ...

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Five years on from the end of free movement, Britons living throughout Europe are still dealing with the consequences of ...

The year 2025 saw a change at the top of the girls’ names list in Germany, while the number one boys’ name held firm. Lower ...

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New Year's Day is a public holiday in Germany, and many businesses also have limited hours on New Year's Eve.

As an eventful 2025 draws to a close and Germany takes stock, our columnist Brian Melican casts his gaze ahead to the new ...