The direct way that Germans communicate can be a culture shock to foreigners, as many of our readers attest to. But there are also some ways you can deal with it and remember it’s not always a bad thing.

The CEO of Lufthansa has warned that high costs and taxes in Germany are causing airlines to cut flights to the country’s major airports. Which airlines are cutting flights and what does it mean for passengers?

Rising gas network charges could lead to additional costs of several hundred euros for German households in the coming year, according to reports.

US President Joe Biden is expected to visit Germany on Friday, a government source said this weekend, after a previously planned trip was cancelled due to Hurricane Milton.

Households face rising gas network charges, SPD election campaign to focus on tax relief and electric cars, “Novel of the year’ to be awarded in Frankfurt and more news from around Germany on Monday.

From tips on how to deal with German directness, to the country’s creaking health system, and an exploration of the age-old German question “to ban or not to ban?” – here’s what we’ve been talking about at The Local this week.

From navigating residency permit applications to a controversial change to German grammar and an amazing benefit for busy and stressed out parents – here’s what we’re talking about at The Local this week.

Fire broke out on board a small oil tanker off Germany Friday, with seven crew rescued from the burning vessel in the Baltic Sea, emergency services said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday, the final leg of his whirlwind tour of European leaders.

Berlin parents won’t have to deal with childcare strikes that could last for weeks. Meanwhile, improvements are on the way for German kitas around the country – according to the federal government.