Police a killed gunman suspected of targeting the Israel consulate in Munich, Zelensky visits Germany to rally Ukraine’s allies, BMW is betting on hydrogen fuel technology and more news on Friday.

In a recent survey, the majority of The Local readers said they felt xenophobia and racism was on the rise in Germany, but personal experiences varied dramatically. Here’s what readers said.

While the German capital Berlin is an exciting destination for foreign workers and students, it can be a lonely city, with many international residents struggling to make deep connections.

Bürgergeld allowance – the long-term unemployment benefit – will not be increased next year, the German government says.

German police said they shot and wounded a suspect in central Munich Thursday near a documentation centre on the Nazi era and the Israeli consulate, and cordoned off the area.

Citizen’s allowance will not be raised next year as planned, Potsdam sees record heat for September, Volkswagen bosses defend plant closures and more news around Germany on Thursday.

Germany’s military put a first Iris-T air-defence system into service on its own soil on Wednesday having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine to intercept Russian rockets, drones and missiles.

Applying for German citizenship is more straightforward under the newly updated rules but is the process easier for elderly foreigners? We explain how it works.

Germany is known for having relatively generous unemployment benefits for its residents but can you qualify for payments if you quit a job?

After regional election results in two German states saw the xenophobic Alternative für Deutschland party gaining historically high scores foreigners in the country have expressed unease about their futures in Germany. Share your own views in the comments section below.