There’s a fair amount of stress that comes with buying your dream home in Germany – which can be made a lot worse if you feel you need to back out of the purchase. But if you find yourself in that position – here’s how.

You’re as likely to hear this word on a stormy day as you are around small children.

Germany’s pension system rests on three pillars – a state pension, anything private you’ve set up for yourself, and extra contributions your employer might make as part of your company savings plan. Here’s how it works if your workplace is topping up your pension.

Now that Germany allows dual citizenship, many long-time residents are thinking about naturalising as German while keeping their current passport. What documents do people need to apply?

Many people in Germany begin work for a new employer in the autumn, so what are the rules for probation periods and in which cases do they not apply?

If you’re not one to follow the crowd, this German phrase may be ideal for you.

Plenty of foreigners in Germany are focusing on getting their citizenship applications ready now that the new law allowing dual citizenship is in force – but what papers should you get once you finally have it?

Want to finally get out to a gym in the new year, or perhaps save a bit more money for a rainy day? Whatever you’re planning for 2025, this German word is bound to come in useful.

Once you can’t hear the bells jingling, and the beautiful Christmas tree in your living room becomes a dry, dead hazard, it’s time to dispose of it correctly. Here’s how to do it in Germany.

As the holidays rapidly approach, there are plenty of strange German Christmas traditions that exist in local regions harking back to pagan days. From Santa’s henchman to festive prune-sculptures, here’s a look at four you may not know.