German cities take protective measures against flooding as storm lashes central Europe, Interior Minister defends increased ‘targeted border controls’ and more news from around Germany on Monday.
Unions are not ruling out strike action if talks over a new pay deal for workers at Volkswagen fail this month. This comes after the German auto giant threatened to cut jobs at home and close factories.
In the castle gardens of Muskauer Park, which straddles both banks of the German-Polish river border, caretakers have mounted a fightback against the impacts of climate change.
From a plan to increase border checks that isn’t making anyone happy to the return of a famous pumpkin festival and seasonal foods, here’s what we’re talking about at The Local this week.
Germany and Kenya on Friday struck a labour and migration deal to allow skilled workers from the east African country to live and work in the biggest EU economy.
Thanks to India’s ban on dual nationality, Indians generally have to renounce their citizenship if they want to naturalise in Germany. That said, there is a way to retain residency rights and links to India – even without an Indian passport.
With the aim of cutting noise and pollution in the centre, the German city of Cologne is pinning its hopes on Barcelona’s successful ‘superblock’ concept. So what exactly are superblocks – and what could this mean for pedestrians and drivers?
Troubled German rail operator Deutsche Bahn announced Friday the sale of its logistics unit Schenker to Danish group DSV for €14.3 billion as it focuses on overhauling Germany’s creaking train infrastructure.
With the mornings and evenings getting darker, many people may be wondering if taking a vitamin D supplement is recommended in Germany. Here’s what to know.
From next year, European travellers visiting the UK will be required to pay a £10 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) in order to enter. The Local answers your questions on what that means for people living in the EU or EEA, including EU spouses and dual nationals.