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 As Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz roils the global economy, one German town has been scrambling to help make up the shortfall in essential supplies of fertilisers. https://www.thelocal.de/20260503/german-fertiliser-makers-and-farmers-struggle-with-iran-war-fallout Sun, 03 May 2026 09:38:53 +0200 german-fertiliser-makers-and-farmers-struggle-with-iran-war-fallout Many foreigners who don't speak German - or have only basic knowledge - hope to find a job in Germany. We look at recent data and analyse how open the job market is to non-German speakers. https://www.thelocal.de/20241125/can-you-get-a-job-in-germany-without-german-language-skills Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:10:04 +0100 can-you-get-a-job-in-germany-without-german-language-skills From street parades and fireworks to art weekends, food festivals and more bank holidays than you can shake a stick at – May in Germany is all about shorts, t-shirts and long lunches in the sun. https://www.thelocal.de/20260428/whats-on-in-germany-ten-unmissable-events-in-may-2026 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:53:32 +0200 whats-on-in-germany-ten-unmissable-events-in-may-2026 France and Germany sent firefighting units to the Netherlands on Friday to help battle woodland blazes flaring in several areas. https://www.thelocal.de/20260501/france-sends-firefighters-to-help-battle-blazes-in-netherlands Fri, 01 May 2026 16:43:23 +0200 france-sends-firefighters-to-help-battle-blazes-in-netherlands A humpback whale that had been struggling to survive after beaching near the German coast was released Saturday into the North Sea off Denmark, after being transported in a barge in a last-ditch rescue operation. https://www.thelocal.de/20260502/humpback-whale-stranded-in-germany-released-into-north-sea Sat, 02 May 2026 10:18:28 +0200 humpback-whale-stranded-in-germany-released-into-north-sea Germany's defence minister on Saturday said the withdrawal of American troops from Germany had been expected and that Europe needed to do more to ensure its own security. https://www.thelocal.de/20260502/germany-says-withdrawal-of-us-troops-was-expected Sat, 02 May 2026 14:42:06 +0200 germany-says-withdrawal-of-us-troops-was-expected NATO on Saturday said it was "working" with the United States to understand Washington's decision to slash its troops in Germany by 5,000 following a spat between the leaders of the two nations. https://www.thelocal.de/20260502/nato-says-working-with-us-to-understand-decision-to-cut-troops-in-germany Sat, 02 May 2026 13:13:12 +0200 nato-says-working-with-us-to-understand-decision-to-cut-troops-in-germany As spring moves toward summer, parks and open spaces around Germany become the site of loud and wild 'open-airs'. Here's your guide to the outdoor day parties to catch this year, and a few tips for making the most of them. https://www.thelocal.de/20260424/the-ultimate-guide-to-germanys-open-air-parties-in-2026 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:17:33 +0200 the-ultimate-guide-to-germanys-open-air-parties-in-2026 The federal cabinet has approved sweeping health reforms aimed at saving billions. From higher medication costs to changes for families and a new sugar tax, the impact for German residents could be significant. https://www.thelocal.de/20260429/germanys-federal-cabinet-approves-health-reform-package Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:26:23 +0200 germanys-federal-cabinet-approves-health-reform-package The Iranian film crew behind "Roya", which recounts the torment and trauma of a political prisoner in Tehran's Evin prison, urged the Iranian people "not to be forgotten" at the film's German premiere. https://www.thelocal.de/20260501/at-iranian-films-berlin-premiere-calls-not-to-forget-iranian-people Fri, 01 May 2026 14:11:42 +0200 at-iranian-films-berlin-premiere-calls-not-to-forget-iranian-people German artist Georg Baselitz, whose expressive paintings and sculptures stirred controversy in West Germany before winning global acclaim, has died aged 88. https://www.thelocal.de/20260501/german-artist-georg-baselitz-dies-aged-88 Fri, 01 May 2026 10:16:58 +0200 german-artist-georg-baselitz-dies-aged-88 The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality. https://www.thelocal.de/20260501/blockbuster-eu-mercosur-trade-deal-enters-into-force Fri, 01 May 2026 09:52:06 +0200 blockbuster-eu-mercosur-trade-deal-enters-into-force From fuel tax cuts and employee bonuses to new medical screenings for babies and three public holidays, here's a look at the significant changes coming to Germany this May. https://www.thelocal.de/20260427/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-may-2026 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:09:39 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-may-2026 Ever called customer service hoping for a small miracle? Perhaps because you missed a deadline and now your fate is in the hands of a stranger on the other end? This German word captures exactly what you need in that moment. https://www.thelocal.de/20260501/german-word-of-the-day-kulanz Fri, 01 May 2026 09:07:25 +0200 german-word-of-the-day-kulanz Germany said Thursday it was "prepared" for a possible reduction in US troops threatened by President Donald Trump, who kept up his barrage of attacks on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. https://www.thelocal.de/20260501/germany-says-prepared-for-any-us-troop-reduction Fri, 01 May 2026 08:46:53 +0200 germany-says-prepared-for-any-us-troop-reduction Germany said Thursday it was "prepared" for a possible reduction in US troops threatened by President Donald Trump, while also stressing the importance of a "reliable transatlantic partnership". https://www.thelocal.de/20260430/germany-says-it-is-prepared-for-any-reduction-in-us-troops Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:32:34 +0200 germany-says-it-is-prepared-for-any-reduction-in-us-troops Now that we’re (finally) crawling out of Berlin’s eight-month winter, it’s time to get reacquainted with one of the city’s greatest assets: its parks. https://www.thelocal.de/20260430/are-these-the-best-seven-parks-in-berlin Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:14:04 +0200 are-these-the-best-seven-parks-in-berlin People who are dating love to talk about their hopes and fears and people who aren't love to hear about them. Here’s our guide to the German phrases you need to know to get in on the dating conversation. https://www.thelocal.de/20250708/liebeskummer-how-to-talk-about-dating-like-a-german Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:35:24 +0200 liebeskummer-how-to-talk-about-dating-like-a-german To mark Walpurgis Night, we look at some of Germany's most famous witches, from saintly abbesses to child‑eating monsters and modern teenage heroines – and everything in between. https://www.thelocal.de/20260430/walpurgisnacht-meet-seven-of-germanys-most-famous-witches Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:18:06 +0200 walpurgisnacht-meet-seven-of-germanys-most-famous-witches Thousands of petrol stations in Germany may be breaching a law intended to limit how often fuel prices can rise, according to new analysis. https://www.thelocal.de/20260430/thousands-of-german-petrol-stations-accused-of-breaking-midday-price-rule Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:58:38 +0200 thousands-of-german-petrol-stations-accused-of-breaking-midday-price-rule