Which documents should you get after obtaining German citizenship?
Plenty of foreigners in Germany are focusing on getting their citizenship applications ready now that the new law allowing dual citizenship is in force - but what papers should you get once you finally have it?
EXPLAINED: How to dispose of your Christmas tree in Germany
Once you can't hear the bells jingling, and the beautiful Christmas tree in your living room becomes a dry, dead hazard, it's time to dispose of it correctly. Here's how to do it in Germany.
The ski destinations you can reach by train from Germany
One of the advantages of living in Europe is having access to a great transcontinental train network. In the winter months you don't need a car to get from Germany to these stunning winter sport destinations in the Alps.
How to write the visa invitation letter in Germany for family and friends to visit
Visitors entering Germany from outside the Schengen zone might have to show documents at the border. Here's what to keep in mind when writing a visa invitation letter for people to visit you from abroad.
What rights do I have if I'm married to a German citizen?
If you’re a non-EU foreigner married to a German citizen, some of the bureaucracy that comes with living in Germany is just a little bit easier than it would be otherwise.
What is ‘Buß-und Bettag’ and why is it a public holiday in only one German state?
The German state of Saxony has a public holiday today for Buß-und Bettag or Day of Prayer and Repentance. What is it and why does no other state mark it in the same way?
10 ways you will accidentally annoy your German neighbours
Getting along with your neighbours is essential if you want an easy life - but there are a few unwritten rules in Germany that you may not even know you're breaking.
COMPARE: Which country in Europe is the easiest to retire to?
Finishing work and heading off to a glorious new life as a retiree in Europe is the dream for many, but just how easy is it to do in reality? We compare the rules in 9 countries in Europe.