It’s not the nicest word in German, but it’s popping up more often in daily use due to recent events – including around immigration.

A person infected with the new mpox variant was identified in Germany, the Robert Koch Institute has confirmed. The vast majority of infections are still occurring outside of Europe.

Downhill skiing or snowboarding are known to be expensive sports, but lift tickets in Germany are cheaper than those in Switzerland or the US. How much should you expect to pay to ski in Germany this year?

Here’s what you need to know about how your pension and social security rights apply, if you’ve spent time working in both the US and Germany, or worked in one and plan to retire in the other.

Aldi-Nord launches new in-store cashback service, the government faces opposition on its security law, a new naval base opens on the Baltic Coast, and more news from around Germany on Tuesday.

German airline group Lufthansa had previously suspended flights to Tel Aviv as Israel is at war in Gaza and Lebanon. The suspension has been extended further in light of recent events.

The Berlin – Hamburg railway connection is notoriously dotted with cell service dead spots. In a joint effort, the mobile network operators, Deutsche Bahn and the federal government plan to bring better service to this popular route.

Sometimes in life you need to make a decision and stick to it. This German word is helpful for describing exactly that.

France’s decision to reintroduce Schengen border checks will have an impact on travellers from neighbouring countries including Spain, Switzerland, Italy and Germany.

If you’re unemployed in Germany, the jobcentre will cover a reasonable portion of your rent and other living costs. But what’s considered a ‘reasonable’ rent – and will the authorities tell you to downsize if your rent is too high?