EU to ban airlines from charging parents to sit with children
Airlines will be banned from charging parents to get seats next to their children under an EU reform of passenger rights agreed on Friday that stopped short of
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Expert advice for navigating life on a 'temporary' permit in Germany
If your application for a residence permit is delayed for any reason in Germany there is a decent chance you’ll end up with a temporary ‘fictional certificate’.
LISTED: All the ways to get cheap Deutsche Bahn tickets this summer
Planning a summer vacation by train? Here are the latest offers from Deutsche Bahn for cut-price railway travel around Germany.
Which airlines are banned in the European Union and why?
A total of 154 airlines are banned in the European Union due to safety concerns, after the 2026 update of the ‘EU air safety list’ announced by the European Com
Germany's fuel discount will not be extended beyond end of June
A tax cut on fuels has spared drivers in Germany from sky-high costs since the start of May, but the federally subsidised ‘discount’ is set to end on June 30th.
Deutsche Bahn releases thousands of €15 tickets for Berlin-Hamburg trips
After almost a year of disruptive renovation works, long-distance trains between Berlin and Hamburg will finally run again on Sunday. Deutsche Bahn is offering
Germany's 'temporary' permits are becoming an ongoing issue for foreign residents
Designed to be a short-term fix, Germany’s ‘Fiktionsbescheinigung’ has increasingly become a standard part of the immigration process. We spoke to experts to un
Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists €12 for entry
Around six million people visit Germany’s Kölner Dom or Cologne Cathedral every year. Admission had always been free, but starting July 1st this has changed.
How a 'voluntary social year' in Germany can open doors and pay the bills
For any young people looking for a route into life in Germany, the ‘FSJ’ program is an often overlooked opportunity. Here’s how it works and who can apply.
Five summer holiday destinations in Germany you can reach by train
With the rising cost of petrol and flight tickets, many people in Germany are opting to travel by train for a summer ‘staycation’. Here are five destinations yo
EES: 8,700 overstayers snared since launch of EU's new Schengen border checks
In the first six months of operation of the new EU digital border system, the Entry-Exit System (EES), more than 8,700 travellers were denied entry into Europe'
When do schools across Germany start summer holidays in 2026?
The summer holidays are just around the corner, with children in the states of Hessen, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland already looking forward to completing t