In most German states visitors can expect to pay a local tax for overnight stays at hotels. But a recent court ruling in ...

German business sentiment fell more than expected in November, a survey showed Monday, the latest sign that industry is ...

It's that time of year again - the time to think about sending gifts, cards, and holiday cheer to friends and family. Here ...

Winter arrived early in Germany this year and all at once, covering much of the country in snow even before the winter season ...

The state of Saxony is slashing investment in integration support, while experts warn the move will have serious consequences ...

Comments by readers of The Local Germany whether opinions, advice or tales of life in the country offer vital insights to others. We've picked out some recent contributions on the subjects of ...

From the row over pensions in Germany that threatens the coalition government to sheep in central Nuremberg and the seasonal ...

Domestic violence in Germany rose to record levels last year, according to figures from the country's Federal Criminal Police ...

China has reclaimed its title as Germany's top trading partner, dethroning the United States after President Donald Trump ...

A couple long-lost organ pieces written by a teenage Johann Sebastian Bach were unveiled in Germany on Monday in a discovery ...

About 30 people walked out during an awards ceremony on Wednesday when Chancellor Friedrich Merz stood up to deliver a speech ...

Soldiers of the German army ran a training exercise on Wednesday that involved entering a Berlin metro station and moving ...