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The German Federal Constitutional Court has found that a statute that imposed higher inheritance taxes on gay couples than on straights was in violation of that nation’s constitution.

Munich was voted the World’s Most Livable City. Once you are there, it becomes very evident that they may be on to something. Munich is a fascinating mix of history, culture and commerce and a great place to explore. If you have only a weekend to spend in Germany, there’s no time to waste: hop a plane, hit the Autobahn and explore Munich.

Artist Gunter Demnig carefully pried a cobblestone out of the sidewalk on Friedrichstrasse in downtown Berlin and replaced it with a shiny square brass plaque.

A Berlin court declined to set a precedent by recognizing a gay marriage performed in Canada, ruling Tuesday that the union would only be considered a civil partnership in Germany.

A German man is fighting to have his 2006 marriage abroad to his homosexual partner legally recognized in Germany, where the law stipulates a marriage can only be between a man and a woman.

Declaring that "the future of Europe" is at stake, Chancellor Angela Merkel urged German lawmakers on Wednesday to speedily approve euro22.4 billion ($29.3 billion) in aid for debt-ridden Greece.

The German government has approved a plan to have banks pay into a fund to cover the costs of future financial crises - a proposal welcomed by France’s visiting finance minister.

EDGE Travel Editor Jason Salzenstein recently visited Northern Germany and loved it so much that the region instantly made it to his shortlist of favorite vacation destinations. The combination of luxurious resorts and spas, excellent food and dining, and a sophisticated, progressive, and forward-looking culture made for a week that he wouldn’t soon forget. As part of our new Fabulous Destinations series, our fabulous travel editor shares what he found with you- our fabulous readers! Check it out...

There’s always plenty to do in Berlin, but 2010 seems to be even more dynamic, with festivals, parades, and other activities one after the other- and something for everyone. Check out a few of the fabulous things that the Zeitgeist Metropolis has in store this year...

The neat lines and red rectangular sketches look like any typical architectural design. But the handwritten initials H.H. - belonging to the infamous Nazi SS chief Heinrich Himmler - indicate what the drawings represent: wooden barracks, gas chambers and crematoria. Read more...