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 An American Ebola patient has arrived in Germany for treatment, the health ministry said on Monday, weeks after a previous US citizen infected with Ebola was treated in Berlin. https://www.thelocal.de/20260713/new-american-ebola-patient-arrives-in-germany-for-treatment Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:30:58 +0200 new-american-ebola-patient-arrives-in-germany-for-treatment Germany's cheap cigarettes could soon be getting a lot more pricey amid plans to hike taxes on tobacco. https://www.thelocal.de/20260713/e12-per-pack-germany-plans-major-hikes-in-tobacco-tax Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:13:58 +0200 e12-per-pack-germany-plans-major-hikes-in-tobacco-tax With around 1.7 million single parents in Germany, unpaid child support is a growing social issue. The Family Ministry hopes tougher penalties for ex-partners and caps on payouts from the state will help to solve the problem. https://www.thelocal.de/20260713/why-germany-is-planning-to-crack-down-on-unpaid-child-support Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:29:43 +0200 why-germany-is-planning-to-crack-down-on-unpaid-child-support Children should have "phased and gradual access" to social media, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, as experts recommended under 13s only use online platforms under supervision. https://www.thelocal.de/20260713/eu-to-limit-childrens-access-to-social-media Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:02:47 +0200 eu-to-limit-childrens-access-to-social-media Heat is becoming a serious public health issue in Germany, with rising numbers of people reporting exhaustion, sleep disruption and circulatory problems, according to a new nationwide survey. https://www.thelocal.de/20260713/one-in-three-people-in-germany-report-heat-related-health-problems Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:52:27 +0200 one-in-three-people-in-germany-report-heat-related-health-problems The summer holidays have started in some parts of Germany. We want to hear how families manage this period. https://www.thelocal.de/20260708/tell-us-how-do-working-parents-in-germany-cover-the-summer-holidays Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:21:59 +0200 tell-us-how-do-working-parents-in-germany-cover-the-summer-holidays The EU's border agency Frontex developed an app allowing travellers to pre-register for its Entry/Exit System rollout. With the summer travel season upon us and queues expected at tourist hotspots, what happened to the app and which countries are using it? https://www.thelocal.de/20260713/which-european-countries-are-already-using-the-ees-pre-registration-app Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:23:13 +0200 which-european-countries-are-already-using-the-ees-pre-registration-app German citizenship comes with perks, including freedom of movement in the EU. Some foreign residents may wonder if newly naturalised Germans get to enjoy these rights immediately or if they have to wait for a period of time before moving abroad. https://www.thelocal.de/20240507/can-i-get-german-citizenship-and-immediately-move-abroad Tue, 07 May 2024 09:36:57 +0200 can-i-get-german-citizenship-and-immediately-move-abroad June sees surge in drowning deaths in Germany, new CDU lead candidate for Berlin state election calls for spending cuts, police investigate suspected rail sabotage in North Rhine-Westphalia and more news on Monday, July 13th. https://www.thelocal.de/20260713/today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-130 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:49:05 +0200 today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-130 Ninety-nine people drowned in Germany last month, the most since a record heatwave swept Europe in 2003, according to official figures. https://www.thelocal.de/20260712/drownings-surge-as-heat-stifles-germany Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:07:12 +0200 drownings-surge-as-heat-stifles-germany Despite a year of searching, previous stints at big automotive suppliers and sending out about 50 applications, German software engineer Max Peil is still looking for a job. https://www.thelocal.de/20260712/car-crisis-takes-toll-on-germanys-young-engineers Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:07:58 +0200 car-crisis-takes-toll-on-germanys-young-engineers Germany's far-right AfD party on Saturday unveiled a manifesto for its first 100 days in office if it wins control of an eastern region, pledging to immediately expel all undocumented immigrants. https://www.thelocal.de/20260712/german-far-right-unveils-anti-migrant-policies-for-state-government Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:53:01 +0200 german-far-right-unveils-anti-migrant-policies-for-state-government Applying for citizenship in Germany can be a lengthy and daunting process - and understanding the lingo is like learning a new language in itself. These are the top words and phrases you're likely to hear along the way. https://www.thelocal.de/20230714/the-vocabulary-you-need-to-understand-the-german-citizenship-process Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:19:11 +0200 the-vocabulary-you-need-to-understand-the-german-citizenship-process A long-discussed tax reform plan for Germany is finally on the table, with coalition government leaders saying the aim is relief for people with low and middle incomes. https://www.thelocal.de/20260702/how-will-germanys-income-tax-reforms-affect-you Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:02:36 +0200 how-will-germanys-income-tax-reforms-affect-you Libraries and bakeries in Germany will soon be allowed to open longer on Sunday, and calls are growing for the retail sector to follow. Could shops soon open on Sundays? https://www.thelocal.de/20260707/will-germany-allow-more-shops-to-open-on-sundays Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:01:29 +0200 will-germany-allow-more-shops-to-open-on-sundays Embattled centre-right Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner on Friday said he would not run for re-election in September after months of criticism over his handling of a major blackout apparently caused by sabotage. https://www.thelocal.de/20260711/berlin-mayor-abandons-re-election-bid-after-power-cut-controversy Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:50:33 +0200 berlin-mayor-abandons-re-election-bid-after-power-cut-controversy Summer is the time to get outdoors and get active. From trail running groups to calisthenics gyms, here's how you can get fit for free with Germany's vibrant community sports scene. https://www.thelocal.de/20260706/how-to-find-free-outdoor-fitness-classes-in-germany Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:06:09 +0200 how-to-find-free-outdoor-fitness-classes-in-germany From cruise missiles and giving guns as going-home presents to hard-man German government reforms and dads showing their softer side in Munich, here's what we're talking about at The Local this week. https://www.thelocal.de/20260711/inside-germany-missiles-hard-man-government-reforms-and-dads-doing-hair-in-munich Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:22:10 +0200 inside-germany-missiles-hard-man-government-reforms-and-dads-doing-hair-in-munich Belgium's three regions announced Friday they would introduce next year a road tax that foreign drivers transiting the country would also have to pay. https://www.thelocal.de/20260711/belgium-to-introduce-road-tax-for-transiting-drivers Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:21:29 +0200 belgium-to-introduce-road-tax-for-transiting-drivers A fire, leak or break‑in can wipe out everything you own overnight. German 'contents insurance' is cheap, simple and widely used – yet often ignored by international residents until it’s too late. https://www.thelocal.de/20260508/hausratversicherung-what-is-germanys-household-contents-insurance Fri, 08 May 2026 12:28:51 +0200 hausratversicherung-what-is-germanys-household-contents-insurance