Germany
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Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Berlin Professor
Peter Hegemann from Humboldt University found the key in an alga that gives hope to patients with neurological diseases. A Berlin Professor has won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his research, which hopes to help patients with neurological diseases.
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Are young people in Germany better off in a traineeship or university programme?
Unemployment rates are rising among graduates in Germany while traineeships, for jobs facing a shortage of workers, are increasingly vacant. So has vocational training become the better bet for job security?
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Merz insists Baltic defence is Germany's defence, German researchers win Nobel prize in medicine, flight prices from Germany have doubled since 2010 and more news on Tuesday, October 6th.
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Ex-German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
Germany's former foreign spy chief was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of espionage, accused of seeking to pass sensitive information to overseas intelligence services, prosecutors said.
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Where in Germany rental costs are rising fastest
Rents are continuing to rise in Germany, but the situation differs between cities. From rocketing rents in Hamburg and Frankfurt to a slowdown in Berlin, here's the latest price developments on the rental market this year.
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The latest Berlin news in English
Stay up to date with Berlin news in English. Find out what's going on in the city, from politics to culture, transport and events.
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The latest Berlin news in English
Stay up to date with Berlin news in English. Find out what's going on in the city, from politics to culture, transport and events.
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Russian strikes hit Kyiv while German Chancellor Merz visits
Ukraine and Germany have signed a $1.5-billion deal to help fight the surge in Russian drone attacks, while fresh strikes and air raid sirens greeted Chancellor Friedrich Merz on a solidarity visit Sunday.
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Deutsch Bahn makes its 'family ticket' a permanent offer
Germany's national railway operator is extending its €99.99 family ticket beyond the summer season, giving eligible groups of up to five people a cheaper way to travel together.
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Will Saxony-Anhalt's parliament elect a far-right president?
Saxony-Anhalt's state parliament is to meet Tuesday for the first time since the AfD won its landslide victory there last month. Here's what is to be decided.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Oktoberfest comes to a close in Munich, Kyiv battered by Russian strikes during Chancellor Merz's visit, Germany's EV bonus has been granted to 100,000 households and more news on Monday, October 5th.
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Unknown Assailants Storm Die Linke Headquarters
The incident is currently being investigated as a right-wing attack. Three assailants pepper sprayed members of Die Linke's youth group at their headquarters in Oranienburg.
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German spy chief warns of escalation in Russia's 'shadow war'
Germany's foreign intelligence chief warned Monday that the country risks being drawn into a conflict with Russia as hybrid attacks ordered by Moscow increase.
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What tenants and landlords need to know about Germany’s heating meter deadline
Millions of renters in Germany could be affected by new heating meter rules from January 2027. Here's how to check whether your building complies and when you could be entitled to a reduction in heating costs.
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Germany's Merz in Kyiv for talks with Zelensky
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia.
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The latest Berlin news in English
Stay up to date with Berlin news in English. Find out what's going on in the city, from politics to culture, transport and events.
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The latest Berlin news in English
Stay up to date with Berlin news in English. Find out what's going on in the city, from politics to culture, transport and events.
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Wegner: German Unity Day Is a Cause for Celebration
Berlin's Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner, calls on people to celebrate unity and diversity on German Unity Day.
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Inside Germany: Why I travelled half way around the world to be married
Whether it's just over the border in Denmark or the other side of the world in your home country, for non-Germans getting married is often easier literally anywhere but Germany, writes The Local editor Paul Krantz.
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Germany's crisis-hit rail operator looks to AI future
From AI-assisted trains to autonomous road shuttles, Germany's rail operator Deutsche Bahn – long the country's laughingstock for its poor punctuality – is working on the future of mobility.
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The German cities with the most and least expensive student housing
Tuition at German universities can be quite cheap, but affordable housing is becoming increasingly scarce. A new report reveals which cities are getting harder for students to afford to live in.
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How you can celebrate German Unity Day this weekend
Workers are missing out on a day off this year, but Germany's Unity Day holiday still offers plenty to do. From official celebrations in Bremen to cultural events in Berlin and open mosques around the country, here's what to expect on October 3rd.
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Berlin is The Second Youngest Federal State in Germany.
The average age of Berlin's population at the end of 2025 was 42.8 years. Berlin is the second youngest city in Germany by population according to recent statistics.
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Germany's Merz hails NATO unity on Russia and rejects AfD claims
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called for unity in backing Ukraine against Russia – within NATO, Europe and his own country where the far-right and Moscow-friendly AfD is on the rise.
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What rail passengers need to know as Berlin-Hanover line closes for renovation
If you travel regularly between Berlin and Hanover - or western Germany and beyond - you can expect longer journeys, replacement buses and timetable changes in the coming year as a major construction work begins.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Chancellor’s office halts sugar tax plan in coalition showdown, Klopp hits out at racist criticism ahead of first victory, shops to close on Saturday while Berliners could face earlier disruptions and more news on Friday, October 2nd.
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What's closed for German Unity Day on Saturday?
Falling on a Saturday this year, most regular employees won't get a day off work for the Day of German Reunification, but shoppers be warned, most grocery stores will be closed.
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EU nations to hold emergency meeting on diesel prices amid US pressure
EU nations will meet Friday, aiming to develop a unified response to soaring diesel prices, a day after the US called on its European allies to release strategic reserves "immediately" to stem the crisis.
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How Plant Enzymes Learned to Tell Mirror-Image Molecules Apart
New study in “Nature Communications” offers insights that could prove useful in enzyme engineering for applications in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries
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Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027: Freie Universität Berlin Ranked Number 113 Worldwide
Freie Universität among top nine universities in Germany
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How to appeal if your application for German citizenship is rejected
After making significant effort to prepare your German citizenship application, and then waiting for months, receiving a rejection can be devastating. But there is a process you can use to appeal the decision.
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'We won't change approach': EU wants actions from UK, rather than words
After a rollercoaster decade since the Brexit vote, the idea of the UK rejoining is still only a distant prospect and the European Union is waiting first to see what London wants next.
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New app for Volunteer Card launched
People can now apply for the Volunteer Card online in Berlin. The city is launching an app for this purpose. This is also intended to make the offerings from the bonus system’s more than 500 partners easier to navigate.
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More than 1.2 million emergency calls to the police last year
The Berlin Police receive 3,520 emergency calls per day. That's 147 per hour, or 2.5 per minute. But not all of them are truly necessary.
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German word of the day: Zugezogene
This word serves as solid evidence that it's not only international foreigners that can be made to feel less than welcome when they move to a new German community.
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Why is the Left Party in Berlin being accused of antisemitism?
Die Linke's election victory in Berlin has been overshadowed by a row about antisemitism. As the party pushes forward with efforts to take the helm in the capital's next government, we look at the accusations and how the Left has reacted.
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The Deutschlandticket is Getting More Expensive in 2027
This is the third time the price of the ticket has increased since 2023. The Deutschlandticket is getting more expensive next January.
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German state ministers scrap unanimity rule amid AfD concerns
A decades-old unanimity rule concerning decisions by Germany’s Conference of Interior Ministers has been scrapped due to concerns that a state ministry controlled by the far-right could block joint decisions.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
An initial hearing on an AfD ban procedure was held in Thuringia, inflation in Germany nears a three year high, childless workers to see care insurance contributions raised and more news on Thursday, October 1st.
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What does Germany's care reform mean for you?
Significant reform measures are designed to balance costs related to long-term care insurance in Germany. What do these measures mean for workers, carers and patients in the country?
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The latest Berlin news in English
Stay up to date with Berlin news in English. Find out what's going on in the city, from politics to culture, transport and events.
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The latest Berlin news in English
Stay up to date with Berlin news in English. Find out what's going on in the city, from politics to culture, transport and events.
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New Senate Rule Worsens Playground Shortage in Berlin Districts
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. The district has a huge shortage of play areas. Now it is losing an important tool for building and maintaining them.
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Five Reasons Why Berlin’s Olympic Bid Failed
Supporters of Berlin’s campaign were unable to overcome several problems. The Left’s election victory was not the only factor.
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What a Left Alliance Could Achieve Quickly – and What It Couldn’t
It has yet to be decided who will govern Berlin. But on the key issue of rents, the Left, the Greens and the SPD largely agree.
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Expropriating Housing Companies: How It Could Actually Work
The Left Party wants to bring residential property into public ownership in Berlin. How the plan could work – and what consequences could follow.
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The latest Berlin news in English
Stay up to date with Berlin news in English. Find out what's going on in the city, from politics to culture, transport and events.
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Starting this evening: Ringbahn and S46 lines to be closed
From Wednesday evening through Monday morning, there will be no S-Bahn service between the Beusselstraße and Halensee stations.
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IN NUMBERS: How much will Germany's fuel tax cut save drivers?
From the start of October, Germany is set to bring back a fuel price cut meant to relieve drivers from record costs at the pump. Here's a look at the numbers, and how much you might really save.
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Cold weather relief to begin in October with over 600 spots
For people without a home, life becomes even more difficult when winter arrives. Many then seek shelter at night in an emergency shelter.