Germany recorded the highest number of domestic violence cases ever last year. Here’s what you should know about what you can do – and where you can turn – if you or someone you know experiences abuse in the country.

E-scooter accidents and fatalities have surged to record highs as their use has become more common in German cities, according to new statistics. How many accidents are there and how can riders stay safe?

Heidelberg is the first major German city to set minimum fares for rideshare apps – a recently adopted rule will prevent Uber from undercutting taxi fares by more than 7.5 percent.

Poland has extended temporary controls on the border with its EU neighbours Germany and Lithuania, Poland’s Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said on Sunday, as the government cracks down on irregular migrants.

Germany sees sharp drop in first-time asylum applications, domestic violence cases reach record high, Poland extends border controls and more news on Monday, August 3rd.

Germany’s state rail operator on Saturday said that a third fire in two days was deliberately started after two earlier ones caused the cancellation of hundreds of train journeys.

With public transport connections, parks and wide pavements, German cities are generally designed with pedestrians in mind. It’s something the US and other countries could learn from, writes journalist Rachel Loxton.

The amount of aid entering Gaza remains “very insufficient” despite a limited improvement, the German government said on Saturday after ministers discussed ways to heighten pressure on Israel.

It is news that will leave brewers feeling flat – German beer sales hit their lowest level in the first half of the year since records began over three decades ago.

Quick, grab your scarf, ‘es zieht!’ Knowing this term could help protect you from a rogue draft, which is a serious matter in Germany.