While a number of central and northern German states eventually adopted constitutions, Prussia and Austria rejected the introduction of constitutions for their sovereign territories until 1848. Only ...

Brandenburg eine Alte und eine neue Stadt - a giant east German mural by Emil Spiess in Brandenburg an der Havel, saved from demolition in 2009 and now exhibited at a former steel mill.

Imagine walking along a field and spotting a shiny capsule with a century-old message inside. That’s what happened to one … Continue reading "Hikers Stumble Upon An Incredible 100-Year-Old Carrier-Pig ...

In 1813, following his disastrous invasion of Russia, Napoleon faced a desperate battle to save his empire. His enemies were gaining in strength, as Prussia and Sweden joined the Sixth Coalition ...

It also seemed like the perfect place to start a conversation with Braeden, who was born Hans-Jorg Gudegast on April 3, 1941, in Bredenbek, Free State of Prussia, Germany (now Schieswig-Holstein ...

How good is the public transportation from your home address? For an objective perspective, you can check the interactive "Mobility Maps" for Germany that are freely available online.

Cloudy with a high of 35 °F (1.7 °C) and a 76% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 5 to 7 mph (8 to 11.3 kph). Night - Freezing rain with a 82% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at ...

The process of industrialization, globalization and urbanization—spreading out from urban centers into the countryside—is one ...

It's clear by looking at the map that most (though not all) of the AfD's strongholds are in eastern Germany—the region which used to be the German Democratic Republic (GDR). Fascism and Nazism ...

FLENSBURG, Germany — Friedrich Merz is Germany’s likely next chancellor, but how he will form a coalition government is looking increasingly uncertain. At a campaign event on Friday in the northern ...

Also, visitors should be aware that prostitution is legal in Germany, and a percentage of Berlin's sex workers are victims of human trafficking.

The U.S. Department of State urges travelers to exercise an increased level of caution when visiting Germany due to threats of terrorism. To receive alerts regarding security threats, sign up for ...