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 The Left party and anti-immigration Alternative for Germany look to be the strongest political forces in Berlin, as the German capital prepares for a consequential election in September. https://www.thelocal.de/20260731/far-right-and-far-left-parties-face-off-in-berlins-coming-election Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:13:06 +0200 far-right-and-far-left-parties-face-off-in-berlins-coming-election Germany is reeling after Berlin's largest Pride event, Christopher Street Day, was targeted in a terror attack that left one person dead and dozens injured. The Local spoke to Berliners and visitors to see how the city is coping in the aftermath. https://www.thelocal.de/20260727/the-fight-continues-how-berlin-is-reacting-to-the-deadly-pride-attack Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:08:59 +0200 the-fight-continues-how-berlin-is-reacting-to-the-deadly-pride-attack On Monday the German capital was mourning a fatal attack that occurred at the city's biggest annual Pride celebration over the weekend. Here's what we know about the crime, the attacker and how events unfolded. https://www.thelocal.de/20260727/latest-everything-we-know-about-the-deadly-attack-on-berlins-pride-parade Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:04:22 +0200 latest-everything-we-know-about-the-deadly-attack-on-berlins-pride-parade German police said Sunday they had shot and killed the chief suspect in what officials described as a deadly Islamist attack near the Berlin Pride parade the previous night, the latest ramming assault to hit the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20260726/suspect-in-deadly-pride-attack-shot-dead-by-berlin-police Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:22:43 +0200 suspect-in-deadly-pride-attack-shot-dead-by-berlin-police Cooling devices are increasingly hard to come by as Germany remains under the influence of back-to-back heatwaves, making it increasingly hard for remote workers to keep cool and get work done. We've found some Berlin spots that have good AC. https://www.thelocal.de/20260715/six-berlin-cafes-with-air-conditioning-where-you-can-work Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:50:34 +0200 six-berlin-cafes-with-air-conditioning-where-you-can-work Following Kai Wegner’s dramatic decision to withdraw as the CDU’s lead candidate for Berlin’s September election, we look at his likely successor – and where the party stands following months of scandal and growing voter frustration. https://www.thelocal.de/20260713/what-the-berlin-mayors-shock-withdrawal-means-for-the-coming-election Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:13:02 +0200 what-the-berlin-mayors-shock-withdrawal-means-for-the-coming-election 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 From rising aggression to discrimination and high levels of stress, a bleak picture of life for young students in German classrooms is revealed by a trio of new studies. https://www.thelocal.de/20260626/berlin-schools-plagued-by-rising-violence-and-structural-discrimination Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:34:42 +0200 berlin-schools-plagued-by-rising-violence-and-structural-discrimination If you live in Berlin or Brandenburg, and you're seeking a place to escape from a scorching summer day, here’s out list of top attractions in 'cool' locations. https://www.thelocal.de/20250701/seven-of-the-coolest-places-in-berlin-and-brandenburg-to-visit-on-hot-summer-days Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:12:13 +0200 seven-of-the-coolest-places-in-berlin-and-brandenburg-to-visit-on-hot-summer-days From water use warnings and airplane evacuations to a spike in swimming accidents, here are some of the ways the on-going heatwave is affecting life around Germany - and how to find a place to cool down if needed. https://www.thelocal.de/20260623/how-extreme-heat-is-wreaking-havoc-on-daily-life-in-germany Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:57:30 +0200 how-extreme-heat-is-wreaking-havoc-on-daily-life-in-germany When high temperatures hit in the summer months neighbourhoods with more trees are far more bearable than those with less shade and more concrete. So which are the best cities in Germany for keeping cool? https://www.thelocal.de/20260622/ranked-the-best-german-cities-to-be-in-during-a-heatwave Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:23:55 +0200 ranked-the-best-german-cities-to-be-in-during-a-heatwave Organisers on Sunday suspended the final of the Berlin Open tennis tournament and have cleared everyone out of the event location due to "severe weather conditions". https://www.thelocal.de/20260621/berlin-open-final-suspended-due-to-severe-weather Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:39:56 +0200 berlin-open-final-suspended-due-to-severe-weather The unfortunate reality is that many foreigners in Germany will face discrimination in their search for a place to live, so what can you do to improve your chances of getting the apartment you want? A relocation professional explains. https://www.thelocal.de/20260618/expert-advice-for-navigating-discrimination-in-germanys-housing-market Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:43:15 +0200 expert-advice-for-navigating-discrimination-in-germanys-housing-market Residential buildings, nursing homes and the central train station in Brandenburg's most populous city have all been evacuated as authorities prepare to disarm a 250 kilogram bomb. https://www.thelocal.de/20260616/thousands-evacuated-from-potsdam-for-wwii-bomb-disposal Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:02:49 +0200 thousands-evacuated-from-potsdam-for-wwii-bomb-disposal A brand-new S-Bahn link opened in Berlin on Monday, cutting travel times to the main station – but while some benefits are immediate, full expansion of the line is still expected to take years. https://www.thelocal.de/20260615/berlins-newest-s-bahn-line-launches-to-cut-travel-times-to-hauptbahnhof Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:39:22 +0200 berlins-newest-s-bahn-line-launches-to-cut-travel-times-to-hauptbahnhof World famous singer and songwriter Dua Lipa recently partnered with Google Maps to share some of her favourite spots to visit around the world. Here are the places she recommends in Berlin. https://www.thelocal.de/20260609/dua-lipa-reveals-her-favourite-spots-to-visit-in-berlin Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:28:11 +0200 dua-lipa-reveals-her-favourite-spots-to-visit-in-berlin A US national who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was discharged from a German hospital on Saturday after recovering from the infection following 17 days of medical care, the clinic said. https://www.thelocal.de/20260607/german-hospital-discharges-us-doctor-who-contracted-ebola Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:49:56 +0200 german-hospital-discharges-us-doctor-who-contracted-ebola The cost of renting an apartment in Berlin has increased substantially in the last two years, with tenants now paying on average 50 cents more per month per square metre, according to the latest rent index. https://www.thelocal.de/20260605/average-berlin-rents-up-by-almost-7-percent-since-2024 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:13:42 +0200 average-berlin-rents-up-by-almost-7-percent-since-2024 Record numbers are leaving Berlin, while international arrivals keep the city growing. But with only modest growth expected, the real story is how quickly its population – and character – are shifting. https://www.thelocal.de/20260520/record-number-of-departures-from-berlin-reveals-a-city-in-flux Wed, 20 May 2026 11:15:56 +0200 record-number-of-departures-from-berlin-reveals-a-city-in-flux A large group of Indian students enrolled at a private university in Berlin saw their right to residence revoked due to an accreditation issue. The Local asked Berlin's immigration authority what happened. https://www.thelocal.de/20260528/why-hundreds-of-indian-university-students-were-made-to-leave-berlin Thu, 28 May 2026 15:58:44 +0200 why-hundreds-of-indian-university-students-were-made-to-leave-berlin