For several years, Germany has been talking about simplifying the lengthy process of getting foreign qualifications recognised. Now, a new state resolution sets out plans to do just that. Here’s how.

German hospitals and other employers fear worker shortages if many Syrian refugees return home after the fall of president Bashar al-Assad, a concern backed by a study released Friday.

The cost of airfares are rising, especially for direct flights from Germany. Here’s why prices are increasing – and how to score a cheaper ticket.

With renters struggling to find housing in German cities like Frankfurt and Wiesbaden, a new plan from the Hessian Economics Ministry aims to clamp down on unused living space.

Lots of foreign residents in Germany may be planning trips to their home countries for Christmas or the winter holidays, but what if you’re waiting on a residence permit application?

State leaders reject increase in broadcast licence fees, Deutsche Bahn plans to end draft beer in onboard bistros, economic institutes remain pessimistic on growth, and more news from around Germany on Friday.

In the run-up to the festive holidays, a certain magical atmosphere sweeps through Germany. Here’s a word you can use to describe that feeling.

When it comes to sports, football tends to get the most attention in Germany. But there are a number of other popular sports leagues, and in most cases tickets to games are comparatively cheap.

More than eight years after the UK’s Brexit vote, a majority of EU citizens would like a closer relationship with Britain and many Brits are now prepared to ditch their Brexit red lines, a new survey has revealed.

Almost a decade ago, a Syrian refugee’s selfie with Germany’s then chancellor Angela Merkel went viral. Today, Anas Modamani has a job, a German passport and a fiancee and no plans to return to his war-ravaged country.