From street parades and fireworks to art weekends, food festivals and more bank holidays than you can shake a stick at – May in Germany is all about shorts, t-shirts and long lunches in the sun.
From street parades and fireworks to art weekends, food festivals and more bank holidays than you can shake a stick at – May in Germany is all about shorts, t-shirts and long lunches in the sun.
Workers arriving in Germany in 2026 now have a new layer of protection, and specifically a clear right to receive information on labour counselling from day one.
Workers arriving in Germany in 2026 now have a new layer of protection, and specifically a clear right to receive information on labour counselling from day one.
Cycling fatalities are rising in Germany, despite safer trends elsewhere in Europe. New figures show that older e‑bike riders are most at risk – and many crashes involve cars rather than other cyclists.
Cycling fatalities are rising in Germany, despite safer trends elsewhere in Europe. New figures show that older e‑bike riders are most at risk – and many crashes involve cars rather than other cyclists.
After standardising chargers for mobile phones, from Tuesday new computers sold in EU countries must also use the USB-C charging point, as the latest phase of EU anti-waste legislation comes into force.
After standardising chargers for mobile phones, from Tuesday new computers sold in EU countries must also use the USB-C charging point, as the latest phase of EU anti-waste legislation comes into force.
From the sprawling flea markets to the mystery of 'zu verschenken' boxes, Germany is a haven for second-hand hunters. Here is everything you need to know about navigating the country's pre-loved shopping scene.
From the sprawling flea markets to the mystery of 'zu verschenken' boxes, Germany is a haven for second-hand hunters. Here is everything you need to know about navigating the country's pre-loved shopping scene.
Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war and are cutting flights.
Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war and are cutting flights.
German Chancellor says the Iran War is exposing US weakness, a court rules that checks at the Luxembourg–German border violate European law, police raid the Hell's Angels in North Rhine-Westphalia and more news on Tuesday, April 28th.
German Chancellor says the Iran War is exposing US weakness, a court rules that checks at the Luxembourg–German border violate European law, police raid the Hell's Angels in North Rhine-Westphalia and more news on Tuesday, April 28th.
The May 1st public holiday sees most businesses in Germany shut their doors, so it's a good idea to stock up on essentials in advance. Here's what will be open and what will stay closed on Labour Day.
The May 1st public holiday sees most businesses in Germany shut their doors, so it's a good idea to stock up on essentials in advance. Here's what will be open and what will stay closed on Labour Day.
From fuel tax cuts and employee bonuses to new medical screenings for babies and three public holidays, here's a look at the significant changes coming to Germany this May.
From fuel tax cuts and employee bonuses to new medical screenings for babies and three public holidays, here's a look at the significant changes coming to Germany this May.
Price controls introduced at German petrol stations to shield motorists from spiking oil prices amid the Middle East war have had the opposite effect and driven up the average cost of fuel, economists said Monday.
Price controls introduced at German petrol stations to shield motorists from spiking oil prices amid the Middle East war have had the opposite effect and driven up the average cost of fuel, economists said Monday.
Camping can be a great way to explore Germany, spend some time with the country’s natural wonders and save a bit on accommodation. Here are some tips for organising a camping trip that won't break the bank.
Camping can be a great way to explore Germany, spend some time with the country’s natural wonders and save a bit on accommodation. Here are some tips for organising a camping trip that won't break the bank.