Want to make the EU your home? Here’s how to get permanent residency in France, Spain and Germany

From language tests to integration, this is what you need to apply for permanent residence throughout the EU. ADVERTISING After taking root in a country, you can think about taking longer to apply for a permanent residence permit. They often come with more benefits than other types of visa and – if you have lived … Read more

Germany train strikes: How services in major cities will be impacted during the week-long walkout

From Berlin to Munich, here’s how Germany’s rail strike will affect passengers this week. ADVERTISING Train drivers in Germany began an almost week-long strike in the early hours of this morning. It is the latest in a series of clashes over working hours, conditions and pay. Union GDL said it rejected a payment offer made … Read more

Germany train strikes: DB drivers announce a week-long walkout starting on Wednesday

Here’s how Germany’s upcoming rail strike will affect passengers. ADVERTISING Train drivers in Germany have announced a nearly week-long strike starting Wednesday. It is the latest in a series of clashes over working hours, conditions and pay. Union GDL said it rejected a payment offer made on Friday by German rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB). … Read more

German airports see delays and cancellations due to freezing temperatures

Delays and cancellations have been announced for January 17 and 18. ADVERTISING Air transport in Germany has been hit by freezing temperatures and extreme weather with hundreds of flights grounded. Airports are warning of severe disruptions due to the extreme cold creating dangerous conditions for aircraft on the ground and in the air. Hundreds of … Read more

Germany train strikes: Travel at a ‘near standstill’ with DB drivers on strike until Friday

All details about trains in Berlin, Munich, Cologne and other major cities in Germany. ADVERTISING A strike by train drivers in Germany has brought rail travel to a “near standstill” with towns and cities across the country affected. State-owned Deutsche Bahn, which is in a wage dispute with the GDL union, says only about 20% … Read more