Germany can appear relatively laissez-faire compared to other countries. It’s still possible to smoke in some bars and sunbathe nude in public parks, while 16-year-olds can legally drink beer or wine — the age limit... Read more »
Germany’s largest-circulation tabloid, Bild, has passed judgment on Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU): “The solitary chancellor explains his biggest mistake,” the paper wrote this week. They were referring to the German head of government’s latest... Read more »
European leaders continued on Sunday to push to have Ukraine involved in the negotiations between the United States and Russia, ahead of talks between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Putin and Trump... Read more »
Skip next section Sharp rise in eating disorder hospitalisations among girls in Germany 08/11/2025August 11, 2025 Sharp rise in eating disorder hospitalisations among girls in Germany More girls and young women in... Read more »
It is often said that the world can’t recycle its way out of the plastic pollution crisis. And statistics underscore the reality of that statement. To date,less than a tenth of all... Read more »
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany’s stance on the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza remains unchanged despite his government’s order to suspend arms to Israel which could be used in... Read more »
European leaders continue to push to have Ukraine involved in the negotiations between the United States and Russia, ahead of talks between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Putin and Trump are... Read more »
Donya* came to Germany in 2016. The trained midwife fled from Afghanistan with her 19-year-old son after her husband disappeared and she received death threats. “On my first night in Germany, I... Read more »
Several German cities have offered to take in and provide medical treatment for seriously ill or traumatized children from the embattled and devastated Gaza Strip. However, the cities — Hannover, Dusseldorf, Bonn,... Read more »
When Thomas Müller announced recently in an Instagram post that his next career move would be “across the big pond,” it was quickly reported that the bright lights of Los Angeles would... Read more »