Residents of German cities are painfully aware of the fact that rents have been rising rapidly in urban centres. More and more of them are paying too much out of their salaries to cover rent costs, a study has revealed. Are you one of them?

We’re asking for your feedback so that we can serve foreigners in Germany to the best of our abilities.

There are over 600,000 “Vereine” in Germany, translated most precisely as associations, themed around everything from sports to political causes. Learn how to start your own.

Germany needs to take steps to improve its pension system according to a new study which highlighted its main problems this week. This comes as the federal government’s pension reform plan has so far failed to move forward.

New youth study finds young people in Germany worried about war in Europe, DAX hits record high, FDP looks to boost organ donations and more news from around Germany this Wednesday.

Berlin Zoo visitors will from Wednesday be able to catch their first glimpse of two rabbit-sized panda cubs born almost eight weeks ago.

This winter is expected to be a particularly good one for seeing the Northern Lights as the sun is in a phase of intense solar activity. But is it really possible to see auroras without leaving Germany?

The Finance Minister has announced changes to Germany’s tax plan that will amount to very modest savings for middle income earners and slightly more tax for higher earners. Here’s how the coming tax reform could affect you.

From medieval festivals to book and film events and the start of Christmas Market season – there’s an event for everyone in Germany this November.

Whether you’re throwing a party or simply want to break out of a gloomy mood, this fun German word describes the type of person you’ll want to have around.