Integration to emigration: Why do migrants leave Germany?

"Everything that brought me to Germany was no longer there, and at some point I thought, that's enough — I don't want my children, if I ever have any, to grow up in this country." Giannis N., who preferred not to give his last name, left …

Germany updates: Schools call for heat wave measures

Skip next section Wildfire breaks out in Dresden 07/01/2025July 1, 2025Wildfire breaks out in Dresden A wildfire broke out in the largest forest in the city of Dresden in Germany's eastern Saxony state. Around one hectare of forest went ablaze, …

A major heat wave and Poland's temporary border checks: here's what is making headlines in Germany today

Skip next section Police shoot man dead after Stuttgart bar altercation 07/01/2025July 1, 2025Police shoot man dead after Stuttgart bar altercation Following an altercation in a bar in Stuttgart, police shot an 18-year-old in the upper body, who …

Germany updates: Schools call for measures against heatwaves

Skip next section Education trade unions call for heat protection measures 07/01/2025July 1, 2025Education trade unions call for heat protection measures In light of the heat wave in Germany, with expected temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius, …

Poland to impose border checks with Germany, Lithuania

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday defended Germany’s border checks. “We naturally want to preserve this Schengen area, but freedom of movement in the Schengen area will only work in the long term if it is not abused by those who promote irregular …

Ukrainian woman, baby daughter found murdered in Germany, 16-year-old arrested, police say

A 32-year-old Ukrainian woman and her 1-year-old daughter were found dead near their home in the German city of Dorsten, North Rhine-Westphalia, on June 29, according to a joint statement from the Essen Public Prosecutor's Office and the Recklinghausen …

Germany knife attack leaves 1 dead and 2 injured in Mellrichstadt attack

A horrific stabbing attack has left one person dead and two injured in Mellrichstadt, Germany. Police have decribed the incident as an "altercation" involving four employees of a utility company in the small Bavarian town, and a 21-year-old …

One killed, two hurt in stabbing attack at company in southern Germany

What international students should know about scholarships in Germany

International students can find nearly nearly free tuition at world-class public universities in Germany, but high living costs mean that many depend on financial support. Here's a guide to the main options for academic scholarships. There are …

Germany and Denmark announce navy patrol in Arctic

Germany's defence minister has stated the country will send navy ships to patrol Arctic waters, citing the threat from a Russian military build-up in the region. "Maritime threats are mounting... To name but a few, Russia is militarising the …