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- German Chancellor proposes lowering VAT on food ahead of snap electionson December 11, 2024 at 9:07 am
Just days before he faces a vote of confidence, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said he is in favour of reducing VAT on groceries from 7 to 5 percent to relieve the burden on households.
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesdayon December 11, 2024 at 7:12 am
Three suspected Islamist extremists arrested over planned attack, paint attack by climate activists at Berlin hotel, Scholz says too early to debate Syrian refugees returning and more news this Wednesday from Germany.
- Sport, politics and Dubai chocolate: What people in Germany googled this yearon December 10, 2024 at 3:40 pm
Every year, Google compiles trending search terms. From football to 'Dubai chocolate' and the Finance Minister's sacking, here's what people in Germany have been trying to find out more about in 2024.
- Should you get Germany's extreme weather emergency warning app?on December 10, 2024 at 2:24 pm
The government wants to improve Germany's ability to warn residents about natural disasters and other emergencies in real time. Here's what you need to know about the 'NINA' warning app and efforts to adapt to extreme weather.
- Russia 'arrests German citizen over alleged sabotage for Kyiv'on December 10, 2024 at 11:48 am
A German-Russian citizen has been arrested by Russian police for allegedly preparing to "sabotage" a rail line on orders from Kyiv, the FSB security services said Tuesday, quoted by Russian news agencies.
- Why tenants in Germany could see steep rent hikes in 2025on December 10, 2024 at 11:07 am
With Germany's rent controls at risk of falling away amid the ongoing shortage of affordable housing in many cities, tenants are facing rising rental costs.
- Deutsche Bahn vs Flixtrain: The pros and cons of Germany's train operatorson December 10, 2024 at 9:45 am
A new study ranked all of Europe's major rail operators for their ticket prices, reliability and ease of booking. How do Germany's passenger rail companies compare?
- Anger at plan to turn Nazi tunnels in eastern Germany into bunker for super-richon December 10, 2024 at 8:58 am
A German property developer has sparked outrage with a plan to turn a World War II tunnel system into a luxury bunker for rich survivalists who fear the outbreak of World War III.
- 10 food and drink treats you have to try at a German Christmas marketon December 10, 2024 at 7:44 am
Germany's Christmas markets brighten up the cold and dark winter season. As well as picking up homemade gifts and ornaments, make sure you try these delicious snacks and drinks.
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesdayon December 10, 2024 at 6:59 am
European countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions after Assad's fall, the 'Blackberry' coalition moves forward in Thuringia and more news from Germany on Tuesday.