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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.
With the aim of cutting noise and pollution in the centre, the German city of Cologne is pinning its hopes on Barcelona's successful 'superblock' concept. So what exactly are superblocks - and what could this mean for pedestrians and drivers?
Troubled German rail operator Deutsche Bahn announced Friday the sale of its logistics unit Schenker to Danish group DSV for €14.3 billion as it focuses on overhauling Germany's creaking train infrastructure.
With the mornings and evenings getting darker, many people may be wondering if taking a vitamin D supplement is recommended in Germany. Here's what to know.
From next year, European visiting the UK will be required to have a £10 visa in order to enter - here The Local answers your questions on what that means for people living in the EU or EEA, including EU spouses and dual nationals.
German authorities said Friday they had arrested a 27-year-old Syrian man who allegedly planned an Islamist-motivated attack on army soldiers using machetes.
If someone's said something silly, this might be a useful German word to add to your arsenal of friendly or not-so-friendly insults.
It is thought that almost 2,000 Russian activists have been granted asylum in Germany since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. After the major prisoner swap, freed activists are being supported by the exile community.
Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, has cancelled a long-standing job-protection deal and is mulling closing factories in Germany as it attempts to cut costs. Here's what we know so far – and who could be affected.
Autumn weather is in full swing in Germany, with fresh snow falling in the Alps. Forecasters are warning of extreme rain and possible flooding in the south and neighbouring countries.
It is Friday the 13th and, just like most countries, Germany has its own list of strange superstitions.
Germany's 'Warntag' deemed a success, Volkswagen talks brought forward after factory closure threat and more news from around Germany on Friday.
Paying with card in Germany got even harder on Thursday due to widespread technical problems.
With dual nationality now permitted in Germany, foreigners with a German passport may want to reapply for an old citizenship they previously gave up or even take on a new one. Do the authorities still need to know about it?
The UK has announced plans to bring in a visa requirement for Europeans to enter the country - here's how that will impact residents of EU and EEA countries, including dual nationals.
Outside of the major cities, Germany boasts a number of charming university towns like Heidelberg and Marburg that are smaller but still have a lot to offer international students. We weigh up the pros and cons of each of them.
After a bridge collapsed in the eastern German city of Dresden, experts say it's a wake-up call to sort out the county's ailing infrastructure. How bad is the situation?
If you want to travel around in Germany, a friend, relative or maybe a neighbour might offer you their vehicle to use. But what does the law say about driving someone else's car in Germany?
'Warning day' to prepare for emergencies underway, Interior Minister says situation at German borders "worrying", heavy rain expected and more news from around Germany on Thursday.
This is an important German word to know if you're ready to quit something, be it a job or a contract.
Germany hit back on Wednesday at claims made by US presidential candidate Donald Trump over the country's energy network - and also mocked his baseless claim that immigrants are eating Americans' pets.
The bustling port city of Hamburg is a popular choice for foreigners looking to settle in Germany. But what kind of salaries can they expect - and how high is the cost of living?
German politicians are back in the Bundestag for the new term. From spending worries to deciding who can enter Germany, here are the big issues giving the government sleepless nights.
India does not allow dual citizenship, so any Indians wishing to become citizens of Germany cannot retain their old citizenship if they do so - even though German law now allows multiple citizenship. How does the process work?
Volkswagen has axed an agreement protecting jobs in Germany that had been in place three decades, as the ailing auto titan pushes ahead with a controversial cost-cutting plan.
The EU slams Germany's border control plans, bridge partially collapses in Dresden, Volkswagen set to cancel collective agreement on job security and more news from around Germany on Wednesday.
A bridge partially collapsed in the eastern German city of Dresden early Wednesday morning, rescue services said, adding that no one was injured.
Germany will tighten controls on all land borders for a six-month period in a bid to limit so-called irregular migration and in response to recent terror attacks. We look at what it means for travellers heading to and from Germany.
Losing a job can be a nightmare situation for foreigners in Germany - but following these simple steps will get you back on your feet in no time.
As children around Germany gear up for their first day of school, we look at a word that helps these youngsters settle into a new phase of life.
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