Fresh Start at Collegium 2000 Senior Home in Kirchheim
After negative financial results and internal strife, a new management team is set to stabilize the Collegium 2000 senior home in Kirchheim, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Category Life in Germany
Practical news on daily life, integration, education, housing and orientation for living in Germany.
With Dementia Patients at the Zoo: When Prairie Dogs Awaken Childhood Memories
Seven people with dementia visit the Zoo. In front of the enclosures of prairie dogs and bison, images from childhood suddenly return – sometimes painful ones.
Number of guest students at German universities rises by eight percent
In the past winter semester, German universities registered eight percent more guest students than the previous year, as reported by Deutschlandfunk. However, pre-pandemic levels have not yet been reached.
Leena Zimmermann Shares Packing Tips for Vacation
Stylist Leena Zimmermann offers practical packing advice for a trendy summer getaway while defending German style and emphasizing individuality in fashion.
Model Project to Sepsis Treatment in Krefeld
A model project at Helios Klinikum Krefeld aims to enhance the treatment of sepsis patients.
Potsdam: 85 Measures for More Inclusion and Accessibility
Potsdam has drawn up a new 'Local Participation Plan 3.0' with 85 measures to improve inclusion and accessibility. The plan will be presented to political committees in June, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Boberg: New Building for Severely Injured at UKE
Part of Boberg Hospital is moving to the University Medical Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), where a new building for severely injured patients is planned.
Oldenburg: Animal Rights Activists Must Pay for Secret Pig Videos from Slaughterhouse
Animal rights activists who entered a slaughterhouse and filmed a controversial stunning method must now pay compensation. The regional court in Oldenburg ruled in favor of the slaughterhouse operator, as Spiegel reports.
Sophia and Noah Remain Most Popular Baby Names in Germany
Sophia and Noah are once again the most popular baby names in Germany in 2025, according to an analysis by the Society for the German Language (GfdS) published on Tuesday.
Gilching Fire Department: Reel with 13 Million Views Goes Viral
A social media reel by the Gilching Volunteer Fire Department has gone viral, racking up over 13 million views in just a few days. The volunteers now hope the clip will attract new members.
Happiness Atlas: Augsburg Overtakes Munich in Life Satisfaction
In the latest Happiness Atlas, Augsburg ranks among the top German cities, while Munich falls significantly behind, according to the SKL Glücksatlas study reported by Bayerischer Rundfunk.
Abandoned pets on the rise: Guinea pigs found in Pfarrkirchen
In Pfarrkirchen, many guinea pigs, some pregnant, were abandoned at a playground. As BR reports, the growing number of such cases is pushing animal shelters to their limits.
Helpline for Women Experiencing Violence Hits Record in 2025
More than 69,500 people sought advice from the 'Violence against Women' helpline in 2025 – a new all-time high. Most calls concerned violence by partners or ex-partners, as Die Zeit reports.
German Building Minister Verena Hubertz Gets Married
Federal Building Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD) married her partner in mid-May in Rhineland-Palatinate, as Spiegel reported citing her ministry.
Freiburg: Employee Filmed Female Students While They Showered
A University of Freiburg employee secretly filmed female students in his shared apartment while they showered or used the toilet over several years. Three victims have now come forward, as Spiegel reports.
Kottbusser Tor: Drugs, Trash, and Chaos in Berlin-Kreuzberg
Drug dealers, trash, and dilapidated buildings dominate the scene at Kottbusser Tor in Berlin-Kreuzberg, according to Spiegel. Residents are demanding their old neighborhood back.
Wolf that attacked woman in Hamburg likely dead
The wolf that attacked a woman in downtown Hamburg over two months ago is believed to be dead, according to the city's environmental authority. The animal's tracking collar has stopped transmitting signals.
Four-Figure Buyout Fees for Apartment Inventory: What Is Allowed
When moving into a new apartment, tenants often have to pay four-figure sums for taking over the fitted kitchen and furniture. According to Tagesspiegel, such payments are generally permissible but subject to rules.
Jobcenter raids overcrowded shelter in Reinickendorf
A shelter for homeless people in Berlin's Reinickendorf district has 185 registered residents receiving welfare benefits, despite having only 140 beds. According to Tagesspiegel, job centers conducted a large-scale operation to verify who actually lives there.
Aldi Nord Recalls Basil Due to Salmonella
Aldi Nord warns of salmonella in grated basil of the brand Le Gusto. Customers should not consume the product.
Woidke Tests AI for Nursing Documentation
Brandenburg's Minister Dietmar Woidke (SPD) has tested an AI program designed to relieve nursing staff of time-consuming documentation. He was impressed by the technology's potential.
Poll: 54 Percent of Germans Favor Mandatory Bike Helmets
A Forsa poll finds that 54 percent of respondents support a helmet requirement for cyclists. Yet only about a third of riders always wear one.
Naturalizations in Germany Reach New Record High in 2025
In 2025, 332,500 people were naturalized in Germany – more than ever before. This is according to figures from the Federal Statistical Office obtained by Zeit.
Mini-island off Rügen up for auction – with bird droppings and rust
A man-made mini-island in the Greifswalder Bodden near Rügen is going under the hammer. According to the FAZ, it is a former degaussing station of the East German navy.
Whale researcher Madsen: Germans ‘went crazy’ over whale stranding
Danish whale researcher Peter Teglberg Madsen has sharply criticized the handling of a stranded whale on Anholt, calling it a 'total disaster.' According to FAZ, he is now receiving hate mail for his comments.
Dell refuses replacement for transport damage
Dell is reportedly refusing to replace devices damaged during shipping, even though the seller is legally liable for transport damage in Germany.
Sylt: 30-Meter Concrete Canopy Collapses onto Sidewalk in Westerland
A 30-meter-long concrete canopy collapsed onto a sidewalk in Westerland on Sylt on Tuesday. According to FAZ, residents were startled by a loud bang.
Brenner Highway A13 Closed: Protest Action Paralyzes Traffic
The Brenner Pass is impassable for at least eight hours on Saturday due to a protest against high traffic volumes, reports the FAZ.
Flixtrain: Man Ticket Punches Train Attendants in the Face
A 25-year-old man without a valid ticket attacked two train attendants on Wednesday morning in Mannheim. According to Spiegel, citing the Federal Police, he punched the women in the face.
Child Benefit from 2027 Without Application – Reform Planned
According to a report by the Abendzeitung München, child benefit is to be paid out without an application from 2027. The reform aims to cut bureaucracy.
Görlitz: House Collapse – Body Found, Search for Two Missing
After a residential building collapsed in Görlitz, emergency services recovered the body of a 25-year-old Romanian tourist. The search for two other missing persons continues, as Spiegel reports.
Parent Training Recommended Instead of Social Media Ban
The Education Action Council recommends parent training and more media literacy in schools instead of blanket social media bans for young people. This is according to a report published Thursday in Munich.
Portal aims to improve hygiene in school toilets
A free online portal called "Toilets Make School" is designed to help schools improve their sanitary facilities. The German Toilet Organization (GTO) presented the offering in Berlin.
Menopause: Women Report Lack of Medical Care
Four readers of the FAZ describe their experiences with menopause: Many feel dismissed by doctors and struggle to find proper treatment.
Parenting: Why Modern Parents Are Often Tired
According to the BBC, many parents today suffer from extreme fatigue, prompting some scientists to rethink sleep recommendations. The reasons for this exhaustion are varied and extend beyond sleep deprivation.
Munich Cuts Kindergarten – Families Affected
The new Mango coalition in Munich plans to abolish free kindergarten, putting pressure on middle-class families. Many parents feel increasingly strained in Germany's most expensive city, according to Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Thousands Demonstrate in Munich Against High Rents
In Munich, thousands protested during the 'Krachparade' against high rents and gentrification. The demonstration featured music vehicles and mobile stages.
Affairs in Families: How Children React to Infidelity
Psychoanalyst Wolfgang Schmidbauer explains how infidelity burdens families and can entangle children in loyalty conflicts.
Indian Students in Germany: Exploitation and Precarious Living Conditions
Thousands of Indian students in Germany face high tuition fees and precarious jobs. Many fall into a vicious cycle of debt and illegal working conditions, as reported by Die Zeit.
Water Confidence: Hamburg Kindergarten Promotes Water Familiarization for Children
In a Hamburg kindergarten, children learn to engage with water playfully to overcome fears and develop swimming skills.