Struggling with high energy costs and softening demand for its exports, the last thing Germany needed was Intel announcing it is delaying plans to build a massive chip factory.

Cologne, Düsseldorf and the surrounding areas attract many internationals who move to Germany. We look at what you can expect for salaries and jobs in the region.

One of the major hidden costs of buying and selling property in Germany is the estate agent’s commission, or broker’s fee. We look at some of the unusual rules around it – and how much you can expect to pay.

From finding a flat and applying for jobs to dating, does having a foreign name make life harder in Germany? We spoke to our readers to find out.

Rising water levels are continuing to hit parts of Germany while flooding is causing devastation in nearby countries, with at least 18 deaths reported so far.

Germany is phasing out coal as part of climate protection targets. But in rural Brandenburg, which has elections this week, the change heavily affects communities – and is resulting in growing support for the far-right AfD.

Logistic firms ‘concerned’ about border checks, new flight route to Arctic Circle announced, Intel delays development of German chip factory and more news from around Germany on Tuesday.

From public holidays to night trains and financial support for students, here are the changes in Germany this October to know about.

Feeling low on energy and motivation? Struggling to get off the couch? If so, this German word should probably be in your vocabulary.

In a move to encourage skilled immigration into the country, Germany has signed two new migration pacts with Kenya and Uzbekistan. Which countries have similar deals with Germany – and what do they mean?