What do you need to earn to be considered a top earner in Germany? New government data shows where your salary stands compared to the rest of the population.

Trade union leaders gave German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's reform agenda a hostile reception on Tuesday, with hecklers shouting down Merz's pitch for a pension overhaul and other measures.

Summer in Germany brings flies, midges, wasps and – increasingly – mosquitoes. Yet one thing many newcomers notice, especially Americans, is the absence of the familiar window and door screens found throughout much of the United States.

Entry-level employees and young professionals see benefits in living in Germany's big cities. But affording to live there is increasingly difficult.

The eight‑hour workday, a long-standing and hard won basic right for workers in Germany, may soon disappear. Here’s what the government's proposal could mean for you.

The public holiday, observed on May 14th this year, sees most businesses in Germany close up shop, 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 'Christi Himmelfahrt'.

If you've tried to pick up tofu in your local supermarket recently, you may have noticed that stocks are low or non-existent. What's going on?

Energy price rises expected due to Iran war, fierce debate over number of immigrants entering Germany's social welfare system, Syrian teen arrested over suspected IS-inspired plot and more news on Tuesday, May 12th.

Did you know if you're unemployed in Germany there's a state funded subsidy designed to help you launch a business or start out as self-employed? Hélène Belaunde explains how to get the 'Gründungszuschuss' grant and why it's a godsend for would-be freelancers