Germany and the UK launch simplified travel rules for school groups

Germany and the UK launch simplified travel rules for school groups

For schools navigating post-Brexit travel rules, a new Germany-UK agreement promises fewer visa hurdles and less paperwork.

3. August 2026 · 1 Minute
Three of EU's 15 largest wildfires since 2016 occurred in July

Three of EU's 15 largest wildfires since 2016 occurred in July

Three wildfires that broke out within days of each other in Spain and France this month are among the 15 largest recorded in the European Union since 2016.

1. August 2026 · 1 Minute
Inside Germany: Summer vacation season kicks off as air conditioners sell out

Inside Germany: Summer vacation season kicks off as air conditioners sell out

From traffic and travel disruptions as the last German states let schools out for summer break to the boom in air conditioner sales, Inside Germany is our weekl

1. August 2026 · 1 Minute
How many Deutsche Bahn trains have arrived on time so far this year?

How many Deutsche Bahn trains have arrived on time so far this year?

Germany’s Deutsche Bahn has become notorious for its lack of punctuality. Did the national rail service get the trains running on time in the first half of 2026

31. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

Munich court rejects challenges against water-saving rules, Germany braces for more soaring temperatures, Deutsche Bahn reportedly makes a profit for the first

30. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
How working parents in Germany manage childcare during the summer holiday

How working parents in Germany manage childcare during the summer holiday

Children in Germany enjoy around six weeks off school when summer rolls around. How do working parents balance work and childcare?

29. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
Explained: The EU's new rules on AI, deepfakes and chatbots

Explained: The EU's new rules on AI, deepfakes and chatbots

AI watermarking and deepfake labelling will soon be required by law in the EU as the transparency part of the bloc’s sweeping AI Act comes into force on August

27. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
Will heatwaves push European holidaymakers to 'coolcations'?

Will heatwaves push European holidaymakers to 'coolcations'?

European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of cooler temperatures, b

26. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
Top court defends Afghan woman's right to resettlement in Germany

Top court defends Afghan woman's right to resettlement in Germany

Last year the German government withdrew a prior promise to grant visas to hundreds of Afghans who fled from the Taliban. Now the country’s top court says the a

24. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
How workers in Germany can reclaim vacation days when they get sick on holiday

How workers in Germany can reclaim vacation days when they get sick on holiday

Falling ill during a holiday does not always mean losing your annual leave. But employees in Germany must follow strict reporting rules from day one to get thos

24. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
What are Germany's 'Familienzentren' and how do they support families?

What are Germany's 'Familienzentren' and how do they support families?

For stressed parents bringing up young children, having a dedicated space for support in the community can be a godsend. That’s why every parent in Germany shou

24. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute
OPINION: Spahn’s resignation is a rare case of a German politician facing the music

OPINION: Spahn’s resignation is a rare case of a German politician facing the music

Jens Spahn’s surrogacy scandal shines a light on a political class that has repeatedly shown contempt for the laws and standards it sets, argues columnist Brian

24. Juli 2026 · 1 Minute