Sailing or boating is a great way to experience Germany’s lakes, rivers and seas to the north. The Local spoke with a German sailing instructor to find out his favourite things about sailing and how to earn a boating licence.

Studies have shown that listening to music can really help with language learning and German hip-hop is, perhaps surprisingly, perfectly suited to the task.

A 29-year-old Albanian man carrying a machete attacked a German police station on Friday, with investigators probing a possible “radical Islamist motive”.

The housing market in Germany has been unsettled over the last few years for both buyers and sellers, but demand is picking up. We take a closer look at whether it’s a good time to buy a home and what the outlook is.

Transport Minister Volker Wissing is piling pressure on rail operator Deutsche Bahn to improve its services amid dismal punctuality rates. Here’s a look at his latest restructuring plan.

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday visits Germany where Ukraine’s military backers are meeting, days after one of the deadliest strikes of the war and as Russian forces make battlefield gains.

Police say they are treating shootout outside the Israeli consulate in Munich as foiled terror attack, Zelensky visits Germany to rally Ukraine’s allies, BMW bets on hydrogen fuel technology and more news from around Germany on Friday.

In a recent survey, the majority of The Local readers said they felt xenophobia and racism was on the rise in Germany, but personal experiences varied dramatically. Here’s what readers said.

While the German capital Berlin is an exciting destination for foreign workers and students, it can be a lonely city, with many international residents struggling to make deep connections.

Bürgergeld allowance – the long-term unemployment benefit – will not be increased next year, the German government says.