President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday visits Germany where Ukraine’s military backers are meeting, days after one of the deadliest strikes of the war and as Russian forces make battlefield gains.

Police a killed gunman suspected of targeting the Israel consulate in Munich, Zelensky visits Germany to rally Ukraine’s allies, BMW is betting on hydrogen fuel technology and more news on Friday.

In a recent survey, the majority of The Local readers said they felt xenophobia and racism was on the rise in Germany, but personal experiences varied dramatically. Here’s what readers said.

While the German capital Berlin is an exciting destination for foreign workers and students, it can be a lonely city, with many international residents struggling to make deep connections.

Bürgergeld allowance – the long-term unemployment benefit – will not be increased next year, the German government says.

Police in Munich warned people on Thursday morning to avoid the area around the Nazi Documentation Centre and the Israeli Consulate General as locals reported hearing gun shots fired.

Citizen’s allowance will not be raised next year as planned, Potsdam sees record heat for September, Volkswagen bosses defend plant closures and more news around Germany on Thursday.

Germany’s military put a first Iris-T air-defence system into service on its own soil on Wednesday having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine to intercept Russian rockets, drones and missiles.

Applying for German citizenship is more straightforward under the newly updated rules but is the process easier for elderly foreigners? We explain how it works.

Germany is known for having relatively generous unemployment benefits for its residents but can you qualify for payments if you quit a job?