English-language Media in Germany
Information about the local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available in Germany...
There are many options for those seeking English-speaking radio and television channels, as well as print publications, when living in Germany.
Radio
BBC World Service can be received on digital FM 90.2 and Satellite Hot Bird 2-13º East.
- For more information on receiving BBC World Service via satellite: Click here
The main BBC stations and other English-language radio can also be received via many satellite TV installations or over the Internet. Previously broadcast programmes can often be listened to again or downloaded.
Voice of America is also available on shortwave, with NewsNow.
English-language radio
- Deutsche Welle (German equivalent to BBC World) also broadcasts in English
- American Forces Network (AFN) broadcasts radio programmes in English to several parts of Germany
- British Forces Broadcasting Service also broadcasts radio programmes in English to several parts of Germany
Radio on the Internet: English-language stations online
Many radio stations stream their broadcasts on the Internet. Typically you will need RealPlayer or Windows Media Player, both of which can be downloaded.
- For links to any of the BBC radio stations: Click here
- A full list of online stations throughout the world can be found on Radio Locator
- Another fairly comprehensive list is Mike's Radio World
- Directory of over 13,000 radio stations: Streema Online Radio Stations
Television
Cable
Some English free-to-air channels can be received via cable including BBC World, BBC Prime, Sky News, Nickelodeon and CNN.
- For more information on English-language television packages available via the cable television network: Click here
To receive cable TV, it may be necessary for the provider to install cabling and other equipment if it is not already available in your building. Additionally, a subscription will be required, usually with a minimum contract period. Cable TV packages are often combined with telephone and internet servies. Most mobile telephone companies also offer high speed internet packages combined with telephone and television.
Satellite
In Germany, the Astra 2 satellite transmits English speaking channels such as BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky.
Other satellite options are Intelsat and Eutelsat.
Premiere is one of the biggest digital satellite providers in Germany offering programme packages or subscription to individual channels. Although it does not broadcast specifically in English, Premiere shows live games from the English premiership as well as many other European leagues on Saturday afternoons and other sports including Wimbledon, Formula 1 and major golf tournaments. It offers multiple-language commentary and multiple interactive screens for example to watch more than one match simultaneously.
Print Publications
Most major publications are available online as well as in print. For a more portable digital version, apps like the Mail Plus App from the UK's Daily Mail Group allow the latest news to be read on a phone or tablet, often for much less than the cost of a subscription.
Daily international newspapers and a wide range of magazines are available from many newsstands and newsagents throughout the country. English newspapers are available on the day of publication.
Online Media in English in Germany
- The Munich Times: Provides local daily news for the English-speaking expatriate community in Bavaria. Practical information and regularly updated content on business, politics, science, health and sport
- The Local: German news in English
- Bild: German daily which offers national news online in English
- Spiegel: German daily which offers national news online in English
International online news
International News Links
Angloinfo delivers an extensive English-language news service, drawn from sources around the world.
Many international newspapers are also online:
UK
- The Belfast Telegraph
- The Daily Express
- The Daily/Sunday Telegraph
- The Financial Times
- The Guardian
- The Independent
- The Mirror
- The Sun
- The Scotsman
- The Times
- And many more, listed here
Ireland
- The Irish Independent
- The Irish News
- The Irish Times
- And many more, listed here
USA
- The Chicago Sun-Times
- The LA Times
- The New York Times
- The New York Post
- The San Francisco Chronicle
- The San Francisco Examiner
- The Seattle Times
- USA Today
- The Wall Street Journal
- The Washington Post
- And many more, listed here
Canada
- The Montreal Gazette
- The Toronto Star
- The Vancouver Sun
- The Globe and Mail
- And many more, listed here
Australia
- The Sydney Morning Herald
- The Melbourne Age
- And many more, listed here
New Zealand
- The New Zealand Herald
- And many more, listed here
South Africa
- Business Day
- Die Burger (in Afrikaans)
- Independent newspapers (The Star, The Cape, Argus and so on)
- The Weekly Mail and Guardian