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 While it might not be as prevalent as in English-speaking countries, there is still a rich tradition of “Aprilscherze” in Germany. Take a look inside for some of the best of 2015. https://www.thelocal.de/20150401/germanys-best-april-fools-jokes Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:54:35 +0200 germanys-best-april-fools-jokes April Fools' Day, falling as it did this year on Easter Monday, led to all sorts of jokes about getting the kids to hunt for eggs that hadn't been hidden - across Europe, The Local network had people scratching their heads with spoof stories. https://www.thelocal.de/20130402/48875 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:10:00 +0200 48875 The skinless body of Berlin's beloved polar bear Knut will be plasticized and put on display by the notorious German anatomist Gunther von Hagens known as “Dr Death” – zoo officials announced on Friday. https://www.thelocal.de/20110401/34091 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0200 34091 With English-speakers worldwide seeing their own versions of the language eroded by a global standard, The Local is launching an ambitious new project to bring befuddled migrants all the latest news in the English that suits them best. https://www.thelocal.de/20100401/26263 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0200 26263