Germany’s bigger cities are home to some of the best-paying jobs and also some of the highest living expenses. The Local has crunched the numbers on what’s considered a good wage in the nation’s capital compared to the Bavaria’s capital.

For those who travel a lot within Germany, it may make sense to get a Bahncard from Germany’s state rail operator Deutsche Bahn to help you save on travel costs. But which one should you get and how does it work?

With the anti-immigration, xenophobic AfD winning state elections and polling strongly ahead of next year’s federal vote, are foreigners in Germany concerned about the direction of the country and their futures here? Share your views in our quick survey.

If you spent your career years in Canada but are thinking you might spend your retirement years here in Germany… Here’s what you need to know about how your pension rights apply.

The Neuschwanstein Castle or the Victory Column are internationally known, but what about Germany’s lesser known monuments? Ahead of ‘Open Monuments Day’, here are a few of them and their unusual stories.

German automotive giant Volkswagen has said it could take the unprecedented move to close production sites in Germany and threatened further job cuts as its savings plans stalled.

CDU looks to coalition options in eastern states, VW’s plans to close German factories, and more news from around Germany.

Anti-immigration party, the AfD, won the most votes at a state election in Thuringia, and made major gains in Saxony. What does it mean for immigrants living there?

Gaining citizenship in Germany through marriage can be easier or faster than naturalising on your own. Here are the basic requirements.

From an EU-wide entry and exit system for travellers, to new rules for liquids at airports and rail service disruption, we’ve rounded up some important travel changes to be aware of in Germany this autumn.