Bavaria to introduce 'tap in' ticketing system for public transport

Bavaria to introduce 'tap in' ticketing system for public transport

Travel in Bavaria will look a little different from next year. The southern state plans to expand a tap-in/tap-out ticketing system for public transport.

August 6, 2026 · 1 min
How historically low water levels are affecting life in Germany

How historically low water levels are affecting life in Germany

Germany’s rivers are running at exceptionally low levels, disrupting river cruises, pushing up transport costs and putting pressure on industry. Economists warn

August 5, 2026 · 1 min
OPINION: Germany's outdated surrogacy laws are the real scandal

OPINION: Germany's outdated surrogacy laws are the real scandal

Following the outcry over politician Jens Spahn’s decision to have a baby through surrogacy in the US, writer Caitlin Hardee argues that Germany missed a key mo

August 5, 2026 · 1 min
Three hard truths for Indians thinking about moving to Germany

Three hard truths for Indians thinking about moving to Germany

Many students and young professionals pay up to €20,000 to migrate to Germany, only to find themselves trapped in an illegal gig economy. We spoke to a labour e

August 4, 2026 · 1 min
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.

August 3, 2026 · 1 min
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.

August 1, 2026 · 1 min
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

August 1, 2026 · 1 min
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

July 31, 2026 · 1 min
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

July 30, 2026 · 1 min
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?

July 29, 2026 · 1 min
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

July 27, 2026 · 1 min
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

July 26, 2026 · 1 min