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Germany News Roundup: EU Car Emissions, Ukraine Funding and More
Friday's Germany news digest covers the Franco-German deal on EU emissions rules, Merz on Ukraine funding, and the Bird of the Year for 2027.
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Alcohol Ban at German Train Stations: What Expats Need to Know
Deutsche Bahn introduced a nationwide alcohol ban at all German train stations from October 15. Here is what is prohibited, what is still allowed, and how it affects daily commuters.
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An Immigrant's Honest Guide to Starting a New Life in Germany
Four years after moving to Germany for his master's degree, Saad Arshad shares practical advice on language, jobs and managing expectations for newcomers.
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Germany Jails Two Men for Iran-Linked Anti-Israel Plots
A German court has sentenced two men for planning attacks on pro-Israel figures and spying on Jewish people on behalf of Iranian intelligence services.
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Deutsche Bahn Alcohol Ban: What Train Passengers Need to Know
Deutsche Bahn is enforcing a blanket alcohol ban at all its stations to improve safety for passengers and staff. Here's what you need to know.
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Germany Bans Alcohol at Train Stations: What You Need to Know
Germany has introduced a nationwide ban on drinking alcohol at train stations, affecting all passengers and staff. Here's what the new rule means for your daily commute.
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El Niño and Germany: What the Coming Winter Could Look Like
A strong El Niño system is expected to bring severe weather globally this autumn and winter. Here is what forecasters think it could mean for Germany.
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Alcohol Now Banned at All German Train Stations: What You Need to Know
Germany has introduced a nationwide alcohol ban at all Deutsche Bahn stations and platforms. Find out what this means for your daily commute and travel.
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Germany News Roundup: Labour Minister Resigns and More
Germany's Labour Minister has resigned, conservative MPs faced a walkout vote in Saxony-Anhalt, and two suspects were detained over an alleged attack on a Polish Starlink station.
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Deutsche Bahn 2027 Timetable: New Routes and Faster Trains Explained
Deutsche Bahn's 2027 winter timetable adds new direct routes to Italy and a faster Hamburg–Munich service. Here's what passengers in Germany need to know.
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Life in Germany as a Foreigner: Rising Costs, Housing Struggles and Still Staying
Foreign residents share how Germany has changed: rising costs, housing shortages and political tensions — yet most say they still wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
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Hamburg Named 6th Friendliest City in the World: What Expats Should Know
Hamburg ranked 6th friendliest city globally based on analysis of 1.2 million online comments. Find out what makes it a top destination for expats in Germany.
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Germany News Roundup: Shooting, Coalition Talks and UK-Germany Ties
Two officials killed in a shooting, Berlin coalition talks advance, and the UK PM visits Merz — catch up on Germany's key news from Friday, October 9th.
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US Midterms 2026: How Americans in Germany Can Vote From Abroad
The US midterms take place on November 3rd, 2026. Americans living in Germany can still vote — but some state deadlines are approaching. Here's how to request and return your ballot.
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Is Deutsche Bahn Finally Improving? What Expats Need to Know
CEO Evelyn Palla promised a railway Germany can be proud of. More than a year on, how much progress has Deutsche Bahn actually made for daily commuters?
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Ryanair Cuts Berlin Flights by Half and Exits Bremen Airport
Ryanair is halving its Berlin flights and closing its Bremen operations in late October, reducing budget travel options for expats across northern Germany.
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Ryanair Leaving Bremen Airport: What It Means for Travellers
Ryanair is scrapping all flights from Bremen Airport from April, ending routes that carried around 400,000 passengers a year. Here's what affected travellers should know.
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Winter Tyres in Germany: Rules, Fines and What You Need to Know
German law requires winter tyres when temperatures hit freezing. Drive without them and you risk a €120 fine. Here's what every driver in Germany needs to know.
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Puma Search Near Munich Airport: What You Need to Know
Police are using drones, dogs and a helicopter to search for a puma reported near Munich airport. Here's what expats in the area should know.
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Germany's Chancellor Vows to Fight Rising Antisemitism: What Expats Should Know
Chancellor Friedrich Merz marked October 7th with a speech on 'rising antisemitism' in Germany, reaffirming the government's commitment to combating hatred — here's what it means for expats.
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Far-Right Gains, Transport Costs, and Autumn in Germany: What Expats Need to Know
A new podcast episode covers the AfD's rise in Saxony-Anhalt, German society's response to the far right, rising transport costs, and autumn lifestyle tips for expats.
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Suspected Arson on Power Cables in Berlin-Marzahn: What Happened
Power cables in Berlin-Marzahn were deliberately set on fire, causing a brief outage. State security investigators have taken over the case, suggesting a possible extremist motive.
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Getting Married in Germany as a Foreigner: Why It's So Complicated
Non-Germans often find marrying in Germany far more bureaucratic than doing so abroad. Here's what expats need to know about the process and their options.
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Steinmeier Warns Against Extremism on German Unity Day
President Steinmeier used Germany's national day to call for the defence of democratic rights and warn against extremism — a message with clear relevance for expats.
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