https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed In a Berlin district efforts are underway to ban two songs by Kanye West for their antisemitic themes. But what does it even mean to 'ban' music in Germany, and is it really possible in the age of streaming? https://www.thelocal.com/20250903/what-a-push-to-ban-kanye-wests-music-reveals-about-german-hate-speech-laws Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:25:05 +0200 what-a-push-to-ban-kanye-wests-music-reveals-about-german-hate-speech-laws Whether you’re in Berlin for avant-garde dance, gaming in Cologne, or sampling wines in Rothenburg, August in Germany offers something for everyone. Here are nine of the best events taking place across the country. https://www.thelocal.com/20250723/whats-on-in-germany-nine-unmissable-events-this-august Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:35:24 +0200 whats-on-in-germany-nine-unmissable-events-this-august Should you spend a week on the beach in ‘Malla’, or hike in the Alps with ‘all the gear and no idea’? We've unpacked the facts and figures behind the latest travel trends to help you 'holiday like a German' this year. And yes, that can be a good thing. https://www.thelocal.com/20250724/the-complete-guide-to-taking-your-holiday-like-a-german Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:44:44 +0200 the-complete-guide-to-taking-your-holiday-like-a-german