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Germany has passed a law expanding the Federal Police’s authority, with potential impacts on residents moving through train stations and airports.

EasyJet passengers travelling between Germany, Portugal and France could face disruption during the autumn holidays and Christmas period as cabin crew and pilot

An investigation has revealed tens of thousands of videos linked to a popular Oktoberfest attraction that may show women being filmed without their knowledge. H

Thinking about your first Oktoberfest? Readers say it’s all about planning ahead, pacing yourself and looking after your friends. Unfortunately, The Local’s Tom

Ever wondered how Germans describe the festival-goer who’s become completely horizontal after one drink too many? Here’s a vivid piece of slang that’s likely to

From bag checks and ‘heat maps’ that show overcrowding to extra police officers, plus a safe area for women, here are the plans aimed at ensuring people’s safet

The European Commission is planning a revision of Schengen rules on short-stay visas to make the EU’s visa policy ‘more coherent, secure and effective, while fa

Every autumn, Munich’s Theresienwiese transforms into the site of the world’s largest folk festival. With upwards of six million visitors expected from around t

From white asparagus festivals to wild garlic leaves gathered in forests, Germany has a surprising collection of fruits and vegetables that many newcomers have

An all-day strike in the Netherlands has brought Dutch railway traffic to a standstill. This also affects passengers moving from Amsterdam to Berlin or Frankfur

German director Wim Wenders clarified his views about the relationship between filmmakers and politics on Sunday after he caused an outcry at the Berlin film fe

Germany’s Isar Aerospace launched a rocket into orbit from Norway on Saturday as Europe races to boost its ability to economically send satellites into space in