Feeling low on energy and motivation? Struggling to get off the couch? If so, this German word should probably be in your vocabulary.

In a move to encourage skilled immigration into the country, Germany has signed two new migration pacts with Kenya and Uzbekistan. Which countries have similar deals with Germany – and what do they mean?

As autumn sets in, residents in Germany will be wondering what they can expect from heating costs this winter following years of spiralling prices.

Germany from Monday is expanding border controls to the frontiers with all nine of its neighbours to stop irregular migrants in a move that has sparked protests from other EU members.

German cities take protective measures against flooding as storm lashes central Europe, Interior Minister defends increased ‘targeted border controls’ and more news from around Germany on Monday.

Unions are not ruling out strike action if talks over a new pay deal for workers at Volkswagen fail this month. This comes after the German auto giant threatened to cut jobs at home and close factories.

In the castle gardens of Muskauer Park, which straddles both banks of the German-Polish river border, caretakers have mounted a fightback against the impacts of climate change.

From a plan to increase border checks that isn’t making anyone happy to the return of a famous pumpkin festival and seasonal foods, here’s what we’re talking about at The Local this week.

Germany and Kenya on Friday struck a labour and migration deal to allow skilled workers from the east African country to live and work in the biggest EU economy.

Thanks to India’s ban on dual nationality, Indians generally have to renounce their citizenship if they want to naturalise in Germany. That said, there is a way to retain residency rights and links to India – even without an Indian passport.