Berlin may not be as glamorous as New York or London, but with its lower living costs, relaxed working pace, and emerging status as a start-up hub, it’s gaining appeal among foreigners searching for a new home. How is Nomaden Berlin helping would-be expats find their feet in the city?

Germany may be famous for beer, but enter any corner shop nationwide and, alongside the brews, you’ll find a prominent range of alternative sodas from independent, home-grown brands. Why are Germans such fans of fizz? And how are local producers standing up to the might of multinationals?

A polarising advert from Hamburg-based gym Fitness & Friends was awarded the unenviable title of 'most sexist' campaign in Germany. But having drummed up a media storm through its ethical transgressions, the gym then used its platform to draw attention to its good deeds.

While Gen Y students dreamed of changing the world, German Gen Zers are pursuing a much more practical approach to education. With 40% of new students in Germany enrolling for STEM degrees, young adults are increasingly going for safer career paths.