Trump's abrupt announcement that the US would pull thousands of troops out of Germany came as a shock to Europe, but ultimately it may be a few small villages in Bavaria and the military personnel themselves that really feel the impact.
Two hostages were found unharmed after special forces stormed a bank in the German town of Sinzig. While the immediate danger is over, police say the suspected perpetrators have escaped.
A fire, leak or break‑in can wipe out everything you own overnight. German 'contents insurance' is cheap, simple and widely used – yet often ignored by international residents until it’s too late.
Police and first responders were on scene at a bank in Sinzig, Rhineland-Palatinate on Friday as several hostages were thought to be inside.
With fuel prices up significantly, and Europe seemingly on the brink of a jet-fuel shortage, this may prove to be the summer of international train travel. Here's where Deutsche Bahn is extending its reach beyond Germany.
More than a quarter of young men ignore military service letters, Leipzig hit‑and‑run suspect hinted at violence in chat messages, Germany’s Commerzbank to cut a further 3,000 jobs and more news on Friday, May 8th.
AI-powered language translation company DeepL said Thursday that it would cut about a quarter of its workforce as artificial intelligence had made the roles redundant.
A German holidaymaker has won almost €1,000 in compensation after lodging a legal complaint about other tourists reserving all the sun loungers at his hotel with towels, a court said Thursday.
From next year, students will have to listen to at least two anthems at graduation ceremonies in Bavaria. The new rule shines a spotlight on Germany’s regional anthems – where history, identity and the occasional awkward lyric meet.
German school children and their families have plenty of opportunities to go on holiday, with small breaks throughout the year as well as the bigger summer holidays. Here are the dates for 2026.
