https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed It's been another week and another public transport strike in the German 'Free State' of Bavaria lately. Here's where passengers will be affected by a day long warning strike on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20260413/what-commuters-in-bavaria-need-to-know-about-tuesdays-public-transport-strike Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:24:59 +0200 what-commuters-in-bavaria-need-to-know-about-tuesdays-public-transport-strike European leaders reacted on Monday to the defeat of Viktor Orban, who lost Sunday's parliamentary elections in Hungary. Many hailed the result as a victory for democracy and for Europe. https://www.thelocal.de/20260413/historic-moment-european-leaders-react-to-orbans-defeat-in-hungary Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:48:46 +0200 historic-moment-european-leaders-react-to-orbans-defeat-in-hungary Lufthansa pilot strikes are disrupting flights across Germany on Monday and Tuesday. Travellers flying via Frankfurt, Munich or regional airports should expect cancellations and last‑minute changes. https://www.thelocal.de/20260413/where-passengers-are-affected-by-lufthansa-strikes-in-germany-this-week Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:21:18 +0200 where-passengers-are-affected-by-lufthansa-strikes-in-germany-this-week German leaders are looking forward to working with renewed leadership in Hungary after Viktor Orban, who has ruled the country for 16 years and worked against EU interests on a number of issues, was ousted. https://www.thelocal.de/20260413/german-leaders-welcome-hungarys-new-leadership-after-orbans-defeat Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:12:59 +0200 german-leaders-welcome-hungarys-new-leadership-after-orbans-defeat Pilots at Germany's Lufthansa to stage two-day strike, Merz urges Hungary's Magyar to 'join forces for united Europe', world’s oldest gorilla marks 68th birthday at Berlin Zoo and more news on Monday, April 13th. https://www.thelocal.de/20260413/today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-118 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:36:37 +0200 today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-118 What does it mean for a country when the next generation starts looking elsewhere? A new study finds that around 40 percent of young people can imagine leaving Germany, in part to escape a life that feels stuck permanently in 'crisis mode'. https://www.thelocal.de/20260327/crisis-mode-why-are-so-many-young-people-thinking-of-leaving-germany Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0100 crisis-mode-why-are-so-many-young-people-thinking-of-leaving-germany From closing a window to folding a stool, this German word has an intiuitive - and slightly onomatopeaic - meaning. But it also has another usage you'll want to know when making plans with friends. https://www.thelocal.de/20250514/german-word-of-the-day-klappen Wed, 14 May 2025 15:02:32 +0200 german-word-of-the-day-klappen Wondering what's considered a good salary in Germany? New official figures reveal the latest median and average wages, as well as which industries pay the most (and least). https://www.thelocal.de/20260407/how-much-are-wages-increasing-in-germany Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:27:51 +0200 how-much-are-wages-increasing-in-germany Millions of spouses in Germany could soon face new health insurance costs. But after protests, coalition parties are discussing exemptions for parents and carers that could soften the blow. https://www.thelocal.de/20260410/key-exceptions-likely-as-germany-moves-to-scrap-free-health-insurance-for-spouses Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:37:18 +0200 key-exceptions-likely-as-germany-moves-to-scrap-free-health-insurance-for-spouses The pilots' union for Lufthansa, Europe's biggest air transport group, on Saturday announced a two-day strike in Germany from Monday over a long-standing salary and pensions dispute. https://www.thelocal.de/20260412/pilots-at-germanys-lufthansa-to-stage-two-day-strike-2 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:21:00 +0200 pilots-at-germanys-lufthansa-to-stage-two-day-strike-2 Despite claims that the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks would be "fully operational" by April 10th, many airports have reported disruption and some Channel ports don't even have the technology for full rollout yet. https://www.thelocal.de/20260411/full-rollout-of-new-eu-border-checks-hit-by-delays-and-disruption Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:56:38 +0200 full-rollout-of-new-eu-border-checks-hit-by-delays-and-disruption Bureaucratic backlogs and rule changes on residency rights are having an increasing impact on the lives of foreigners living around Europe. Many say they have been left in legal limbo with their lives effectively on hold. https://www.thelocal.de/20260411/a-nightmare-lives-of-foreigners-across-europe-hit-by-residency-card-delays Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:53:39 +0200 a-nightmare-lives-of-foreigners-across-europe-hit-by-residency-card-delays After a remarkable wolf attack in Hamburg kicked off a series of sensational headlines in the tabloids, The Local editor Paul Krantz reflects on what he learned when reporting on the animals in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20260411/inside-germany-whos-afraid-of-the-big-bad-wolf Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:08:48 +0200 inside-germany-whos-afraid-of-the-big-bad-wolf Thousands of Michael Jackson fans descended on Berlin on Friday for the premiere of a new biopic about the "King of Pop", undeterred by child sex abuse allegations that continue to haunt the star. https://www.thelocal.de/20260411/michael-jackson-fans-swarm-berlin-for-biopic-premiere Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:36:39 +0200 michael-jackson-fans-swarm-berlin-for-biopic-premiere After days of confusion over Germany’s new military service law, the defence minister has clarified that men of military age can still travel freely – for now. https://www.thelocal.de/20260408/germany-says-military-age-men-dont-need-permission-to-travel-after-all Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:50:49 +0200 germany-says-military-age-men-dont-need-permission-to-travel-after-all If hay fever is already making you miserable, the last thing you need is confusion at the pharmacy counter. Here’s a practical guide to allergy medication in Germany – and some helpful phrases for asking for it. https://www.thelocal.de/20260326/allergy-season-what-to-ask-for-in-german-pharmacies Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:13:51 +0100 allergy-season-what-to-ask-for-in-german-pharmacies Looking for a new role in Germany this year? Here are the professions growing in demand, and the regions where you'll find them. https://www.thelocal.de/20260213/listed-the-most-in-demand-jobs-in-germany-in-2026 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:29 +0100 listed-the-most-in-demand-jobs-in-germany-in-2026 Whether you've just moved to Germany or have been settled here for years, knowing where to turn to for support is essential. Here are the organisations that can help you navigate the twists and turns of life in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20241115/the-organisations-in-germany-that-are-helpful-for-foreign-residents Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:37:46 +0100 the-organisations-in-germany-that-are-helpful-for-foreign-residents Dogs are part of everyday life in Germany – but the rules around leashes, noise and shared spaces can be surprisingly strict. Whether you own a dog or not, here’s how the law shapes what you see when you’re out and about. https://www.thelocal.de/20260410/when-and-where-do-dogs-have-to-be-on-a-leash-in-germany Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:01:16 +0200 when-and-where-do-dogs-have-to-be-on-a-leash-in-germany Germany’s music festival season gets underway in late April and May with an eclectic mix of springtime events. Many of these are smaller, more personal gatherings that reward curiosity and a sense of adventure. https://www.thelocal.de/20260410/six-uniquely-german-music-festivals-you-wont-want-to-miss-in-spring-2026 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:37 +0200 six-uniquely-german-music-festivals-you-wont-want-to-miss-in-spring-2026