After the hottest day recorded this year in Germany, some parts of the country were hit by heavy thunderstorms and flooding on Tuesday night, with more extreme weather due on Wednesday.

A freed Russian prisoner moves to German to marry her girlfriend, an alleged right-wing terrorist awaits sentencing in Düsseldorf, Berlin shakes up its online appointments system, and more news from around Germany on Wednesday.

From scrapping pedestrian zones to offering cut-price parking, the FDP’s new ‘pro-car programme’ positions them firmly on the side of drivers. Is there anyone in Germany that still agrees with them?

Germany has long been associated with an unwavering love of beer, sausages, and cars. But a look at some recent statistics suggests that some of these national pastimes not remain dominant in Deutschland forever.

German investor confidence worsened more than expected in August, a survey showed Tuesday, as a hoped-for recovery in Europe’s largest but struggling economy remains out of reach.

With Tuesday expected to be the hottest day in Germany so far this year, and temperatures remaining high through the following days, it’s important to find ways to cool off. We’ve compiled a list of some recent articles to help you stay cool during the heatwave.

Danish tourism has a new record for the number of overnight stays in the first half of the year. Data show the Nordic country is an increasingly popular choice for holidaymakers from Germany.

Immediate repairs are needed on the rail route between Germany’s two largest cities. Here is how commuters and travellers will be affected.

Sweltering temperatures up to 37C are expected to make Tuesday the hottest day of the year so far, Interior Minister Faeser calls for tighter knife controls, Olympic athletes come home and more news from around Germany.

Most citizenship applicants in Germany will need to secure some translations of official documents. Here’s the papers you might need and how to go to about getting them.