One of the major hidden costs of buying and selling property in Germany is the estate agent’s commission, or broker’s fee. We look at some of the unusual rules around it – and how much you can expect to pay.

From finding a flat and applying for jobs to dating, does having a foreign name make life harder in Germany? We spoke to our readers to find out.

Rising water levels are continuing to hit parts of Germany while flooding is causing devastation in nearby countries, with at least 18 deaths reported so far.

Germany is phasing out coal as part of climate protection targets. But in rural Brandenburg, which has elections this week, the change heavily affects communities – and is resulting in growing support for the far-right AfD.

Logistic firms ‘concerned’ about border checks, new flight route to Arctic Circle announced, Intel delays development of German chip factory and more news from around Germany on Tuesday.

From public holidays to night trains and financial support for students, here are the changes in Germany this October to know about.

Feeling low on energy and motivation? Struggling to get off the couch? If so, this German word should probably be in your vocabulary.

In a move to encourage skilled immigration into the country, Germany has signed two new migration pacts with Kenya and Uzbekistan. Which countries have similar deals with Germany – and what do they mean?

As autumn sets in, residents in Germany will be wondering what they can expect from heating costs this winter following years of spiralling prices.

Germany from Monday is expanding border controls to the frontiers with all nine of its neighbours to stop irregular migrants in a move that has sparked protests from other EU members.