Apostrophes aren’t used to show possession in German in most cases, but the highest authority on the language is changing that. Here’s the scoop on the English ‘idiot’s apostrophe’ – and why critics are furious about it.

Due to a shake-up in the grid fee system, customers in many regions of Germany are likely to see their energy prices sink significantly next year.

Germany sees record number of employee sick days, politicians shocked after stumbling stones are stolen in Saxony-Anhalt, US President Biden postpones trip to Berlin and more news from around Germany on Wednesday.

As summer transitions into autumn, you may find you transform into an entirely different person – and someone altogether more German. If the cooler, darker days are having an effect on you, you probably relate to one of these personality types.

Parents in Germany suffering from stress or burn-out are entitled to take a “Kur”, which is basically a month-long wellness retreat for themselves and their children. Here’s how it works.

Some types of social welfare can bar you from applying for citizenship or permanent residency in Germany, but the rules are not simple. Here’s the lowdown on what government support you can claim, and which to steer clear of, if you want to naturalise.

Prices for gasoline and diesel in Germany have fallen significantly in recent months. Find the lowest possible prices at the pump with these fuel price apps.

Flixtrain, one of Deutsche Bahn’s few competitors for long-distance rail in Germany, is cooperating with regional train operators to open up hundreds of new connections.

German prosecutors seek sentence for murder in 1974 by Stasi officer, two bus accidents occurred in Dresden and Regensburg, the SDP General Secretary resigns and more news from around Germany on Tuesday.

The eastern states of Germany have a lot to offer – but they aren’t always a popular choice for foreigners. We’d love to hear from people living in eastern Germany about the pros and cons of living in the region.