https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Europe's news in English en-us editor@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Winter weather to return, Russian ship 'fired signalling ammunition' at German army helicopter, 150kg of cocaine washes up on North Sea beaches and more news from Germany this Thursday. https://www.thelocal.de/20241205/today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-51 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:11:49 +0100 today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-51 An international ranking has given an indication of how primary school pupils in Germany compare to children in other countries when it comes to maths and science. https://www.thelocal.de/20241204/how-do-pupils-in-germany-compare-in-international-maths-and-science-tests Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:29:32 +0100 how-do-pupils-in-germany-compare-in-international-maths-and-science-tests There is perhaps no better place for an awe-inspiring Christmas market experience than Bavaria, so here's an essential guide for readers. https://www.thelocal.de/20231115/an-essential-guide-to-bavarias-christmas-markets-this-winter Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:08:48 +0100 an-essential-guide-to-bavarias-christmas-markets-this-winter It’s the time of year when many of us will be coughing and blowing our noses. If you're feeling a bit under the weather, here are the German words you'll need and some tips on what to do. https://www.thelocal.de/20221004/colds-and-flu-what-to-do-and-say-if-you-get-sick-in-germany Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:57:34 +0200 colds-and-flu-what-to-do-and-say-if-you-get-sick-in-germany Frankfurt am Main is the only German city to land in the top 10 in a quality of life ranking for foreign residents. We look at the pros and cons to life in the financial capital. https://www.thelocal.de/20241204/frankfurt-named-one-of-the-worlds-most-liveable-cities-for-foreigners Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:19:54 +0100 frankfurt-named-one-of-the-worlds-most-liveable-cities-for-foreigners German police commandos carried out a series of pre-dawn raids Wednesday against an alleged Iraqi-Kurdish network accused of smuggling migrants to Britain. https://www.thelocal.de/20241204/raids-in-germany-target-smuggling-ring-brining-migrants-to-the-uk Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:02:54 +0100 raids-in-germany-target-smuggling-ring-brining-migrants-to-the-uk An extension of the rent brake or an increase in 'Kindergeld' are among the draft laws that the current government would still like to pass before the coming election. But with the opposition CDU digging its heels in, it doesn’t look likely. https://www.thelocal.de/20241204/the-laws-at-risk-as-germanys-minority-government-struggles-for-support Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:52:53 +0100 the-laws-at-risk-as-germanys-minority-government-struggles-for-support You might spot a branch or two in the homes of Germans in the lead up to Christmas. Here's what you need to know about the festive customs connected to St Barbara. https://www.thelocal.de/20241204/barbarazweig-the-german-christmas-tradition-for-st-barbaras-day Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:47:02 +0100 barbarazweig-the-german-christmas-tradition-for-st-barbaras-day Germany's blue-chip DAX stock index jumped above 20,000 points for the first time on Tuesday following gains on US and Asian markets, defying multiple headwinds battering Europe's biggest economy. https://www.thelocal.de/20241204/german-stocks-defy-headwinds-to-hit-milestone Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:38:40 +0100 german-stocks-defy-headwinds-to-hit-milestone Germany abstains from EU push for outdoor smoking and vaping bans, several injured after carbon monoxide leak in Coburg, thousands of people receive Covid rehab treatment and more news this Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20241204/today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-51 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:11:33 +0100 today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-51 A new study reveals where in Germany people have more purchasing power. While average income levels are the primary determining factor, localised living costs also play a role. https://www.thelocal.de/20241203/the-german-districts-where-your-money-goes-further Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:29:06 +0100 the-german-districts-where-your-money-goes-further Germany's conservatives are currently on track to enter the next government after the early elections in February. Here are some of the key policies they want to reverse if they return to power next year. https://www.thelocal.de/20241203/citizenship-to-burgergeld-the-laws-the-german-cdu-want-to-scrap-if-they-win-power Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:34:03 +0100 citizenship-to-burgergeld-the-laws-the-german-cdu-want-to-scrap-if-they-win-power The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party said Tuesday it was moving to replace its radical youth wing, which has been classified an extremist group by intelligence services. https://www.thelocal.de/20241203/german-far-right-afd-says-it-will-replace-radical-youth-wing Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:19:43 +0100 german-far-right-afd-says-it-will-replace-radical-youth-wing This German tradition is a countdown to Christmas. https://www.thelocal.de/20191210/german-advent-word-of-the-day-der-adventskranz Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:30:28 +0100 german-advent-word-of-the-day-der-adventskranz Dozens of countries on Tuesday approved downgrading the protection status of the wolf in Europe, a move activists say will upset the recovery made by the species over the past 10 years after near extinction a century ago. https://www.thelocal.de/20241203/europe-set-to-allow-more-wolf-hunting-after-protection-status-lowered Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:33:52 +0100 europe-set-to-allow-more-wolf-hunting-after-protection-status-lowered German cuisine may not be as internationally renowned as French fare. But one restaurant in southern Germany has just been named one of the best in the world. Here's a look at the German restaurants receiving top marks. https://www.thelocal.de/20241203/revealed-the-top-rated-restaurants-in-germany Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:15:20 +0100 revealed-the-top-rated-restaurants-in-germany Wait times for residence permits have gotten excessively long at many of Germany's immigration offices. Our readers share how long they've had to wait for a new visa, the impact delays have on their lives and their tips for getting through. https://www.thelocal.de/20241203/stuck-in-germany-how-delays-to-get-a-residence-permit-impact-foreigners-lives Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:13:35 +0100 stuck-in-germany-how-delays-to-get-a-residence-permit-impact-foreigners-lives Santa Claus is now accepting letters from his Christmas post offices in Germany. Here's how children can write to him, and receive a reply. https://www.thelocal.de/20241121/how-children-in-germany-can-write-letters-to-santa-this-christmas Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:50:15 +0100 how-children-in-germany-can-write-letters-to-santa-this-christmas In the run-up to Christmas, here's a German word you'll need to know while seeking out gifts for friends and family. https://www.thelocal.de/20241202/german-word-of-the-day-stobern Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:09:26 +0100 german-word-of-the-day-stobern The tradition of 'Klaasohm', which involves men restraining and smacking women's bottoms, is set to be outlawed on the German island of Borkum this year. Here's what you need to know about the controversial custom. https://www.thelocal.de/20241202/klaasohm-why-a-german-island-is-scrapping-its-violent-christmas-tradition Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:14:42 +0100 klaasohm-why-a-german-island-is-scrapping-its-violent-christmas-tradition