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 Rising rents and an extremely scarce housing supply in Berlin can make moving to the German capital for work a daunting task. Here are seven more relaxed and affordable towns just a short commute away. https://www.thelocal.de/20260323/compare-the-best-commuter-towns-if-you-work-in-berlin Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:54:15 +0100 compare-the-best-commuter-towns-if-you-work-in-berlin In light of low coronavirus figures, Berlin is set to take several opening steps starting Wednesday May 19th. We break down what they are, and which rules still apply. https://www.thelocal.de/20210512/outdoor-dining-and-swimming-pools-how-berlin-plans-to-reopen-in-may Wed, 12 May 2021 14:48:06 +0200 outdoor-dining-and-swimming-pools-how-berlin-plans-to-reopen-in-may US automaker Tesla was forced to suspend forest clearing for a new German plant Tuesday after environmentalists won an injunction over threats to the habitats of resident lizards and snakes. https://www.thelocal.de/20201208/lizards-snakes-block-construction-on-teslas-berlin-plant Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:31:54 +0100 lizards-snakes-block-construction-on-teslas-berlin-plant Tesla boss Elon Musk said Tuesday that he plans to build the world's largest battery-cell factory at the group's electric car plant near Berlin. https://www.thelocal.de/20201124/tesla-to-build-worlds-largest-battery-plant-near-berlin Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:13:02 +0100 tesla-to-build-worlds-largest-battery-plant-near-berlin With the first electric cars to be manufactured as early as next year, Tesla's factory being built near Berlin is currently advertising for a diverse range of job positions. https://www.thelocal.de/20201120/help-shape-the-future-tesla-advertises-over-300-jobs-for-new-giga-factory-near-berlin Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:41:00 +0100 help-shape-the-future-tesla-advertises-over-300-jobs-for-new-giga-factory-near-berlin German researchers are piecing together the life of a prehistoric woman who died more than 5,000 years ago in the Neolithic period, after her skeleton was found during excavation works for wind turbines. https://www.thelocal.de/20201106/5000-year-old-german-skeleton-find-reveals-ancient-diet-and-lifestyle Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:29:36 +0100 5000-year-old-german-skeleton-find-reveals-ancient-diet-and-lifestyle Well, it's still on track to happen: the long-delayed opening of the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) will go ahead as planned in October 2020, say bosses. https://www.thelocal.de/20200421/no-risks-ahead-of-berlin-brandenburg-ber-airport-opening-in-october-2020 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:01:19 +0200 no-risks-ahead-of-berlin-brandenburg-ber-airport-opening-in-october-2020 A tiny town in northern Germany known as an equestrian hotspot has gone into lockdown after just one woman tested positive for the coronavirus, with horse-riding schools closed and hundreds of residents forced into quarantine. https://www.thelocal.de/20200310/german-horse-mad-town-on-lockdown-to-stop-coronavirus Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:11:47 +0100 german-horse-mad-town-on-lockdown-to-stop-coronavirus German regional lawmakers gave the green light Thursday for electric carmaker Tesla to buy land just outside Berlin for its first European factory. https://www.thelocal.de/20200109/tesla-gets-german-green-light-for-berlin-factory-site Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:40:25 +0100 tesla-gets-german-green-light-for-berlin-factory-site German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged the United States to be a "mutually respectful partner" and reject nationalism, in a clear salvo aimed at US leader Donald Trump. https://www.thelocal.de/20191109/us-must-be-mutually-respectful-partner-german-president Sat, 09 Nov 2019 21:37:57 +0100 us-must-be-mutually-respectful-partner-german-president The AfD is undoubtedly stronger following the Saxony and Brandenburg elections. But it will be shunned by other parties when it comes to forming state governments. What does it all mean? https://www.thelocal.de/20190903/five-things-to-know-about-the-afd-surge-in-eastern-german-state-elections Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:05:38 +0200 five-things-to-know-about-the-afd-surge-in-eastern-german-state-elections In Saxony, the AfD (Alternative for Germany) almost tripled its numbers from 2014, and doubled them in Brandenburg. But CDU and SPD want nothing to do with the right-wing populists in forming the government. https://www.thelocal.de/20190902/christian-democrats-rule-out-coalition-with-afd Mon, 02 Sep 2019 13:28:48 +0200 christian-democrats-rule-out-coalition-with-afd Germany's far-right AfD party surged to new strengths in elections for two eastern states on Sunday, exit polls said, reflecting anger over Chancellor Angela Merkel's migrant policy and a wealth gap 30 years after the Berlin Wall fell. https://www.thelocal.de/20190901/far-right-afd-second-strongest-force-in-brandenburg-and-saxony-exit-polls-show Sun, 01 Sep 2019 20:07:48 +0200 far-right-afd-second-strongest-force-in-brandenburg-and-saxony-exit-polls-show On a sweltering hot day in the lead up to two state elections in eastern Germany, The Local visited Brandenburg to find out why the Green party is winning more support – and to speak to voters. https://www.thelocal.de/20190830/we-are-heading-up-why-the-green-party-is-gaining-support-in-eastern-germany Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:45:18 +0200 we-are-heading-up-why-the-green-party-is-gaining-support-in-eastern-germany Two days before locals go to the polls in Saxony and Brandenburg, a new survey shows it's a very close race at the top. https://www.thelocal.de/20190830/close-race-in-eastern-german-states-as-parties-bid-for-votes-in-final-election-campaign-rallies Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:54:04 +0200 close-race-in-eastern-german-states-as-parties-bid-for-votes-in-final-election-campaign-rallies For the first time ever, the AfD could take the top spot in state elections in Germany. How likely is it and what does it mean? Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.de/20190821/could-the-far-right-afd-really-win-in-upcoming-german-state-elections Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:08:39 +0200 could-the-far-right-afd-really-win-in-upcoming-german-state-elections Feeling ignored and short on resources, many in the east German state of Brandenburg are turning to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of the September 1st state elections. https://www.thelocal.de/20190816/brandenburg-elections-in-east-german-rust-belt-economic-fears-boost-far-right Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:58:23 +0200 brandenburg-elections-in-east-german-rust-belt-economic-fears-boost-far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is the strongest force in Brandenburg, the neighbouring state to Berlin, for the first time, according to a new poll. But the Greens are also on the up. https://www.thelocal.de/20190612/far-right-afd-is-strongest-force-in-brandenburg-poll Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:34:40 +0200 far-right-afd-is-strongest-force-in-brandenburg-poll The Brandenburg Gate is a military monument that has come to symbolize peace and unity. Here are a few facts about the iconic monument that you probably won't know. https://www.thelocal.de/20160806/14-little-known-facts-about-the-brandenburg-gate Sat, 06 Aug 2016 09:00:00 +0200 14-little-known-facts-about-the-brandenburg-gate Around 200 firefighters were still battling a ferocious forest fire near Potsdam on Friday morning, with military and police helicopters brought in to help fight the 50-hectare blaze. https://www.thelocal.de/20180727/50-hectare-fire-breaks-out-near-berlin Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:18:16 +0200 50-hectare-fire-breaks-out-near-berlin