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 Saxonian city of Chemnitz was named European capital of culture for 2025 on Wednesday, meaning it beat off competition from Hanover, Nuremberg, Hildesheim and Magdeburg. Here are some fascinating facts about the city. https://www.thelocal.de/20201029/5-things-you-should-know-about-chemnitz-the-newly-crowned-capital-of-culture Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:07:54 +0100 5-things-you-should-know-about-chemnitz-the-newly-crowned-capital-of-culture Which major city in Germany is the most dynamic and which has the best prospects for the future? A study takes a closer look and finds some surprising results. https://www.thelocal.de/20191121/why-berlin-frth-and-darmstadt-are-among-germanys-best-performing-cities Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:49:49 +0100 why-berlin-frth-and-darmstadt-are-among-germanys-best-performing-cities From Bremen to Berlin, or Köln to Kassel, we look at the often ancient histories of how Germany's cities received their names. https://www.thelocal.de/20190822/explained-the-histories-behind-german-city-names Thu, 22 Aug 2019 19:28:17 +0200 explained-the-histories-behind-german-city-names It's not easy to balance work with your personal life – but new research has found three German cities are particularly good at helping their residents get the best of both worlds. https://www.thelocal.de/20190808/why-these-three-german-cities-offer-the-best-work-life-balance Thu, 08 Aug 2019 12:22:09 +0200 why-these-three-german-cities-offer-the-best-work-life-balance Germany has scored three spots in the top 10 of a new survey of the best cities in the world to live in, with Munich picking up third place. https://www.thelocal.de/20190314/three-german-cities-ranked-in-the-top-10-of-the-best-places-to-live Thu, 14 Mar 2019 13:24:25 +0100 three-german-cities-ranked-in-the-top-10-of-the-best-places-to-live German cuisine doesn’t really have the reputation that countries like Italy or Japan enjoy when it comes to catering to a global palate. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t cities where Bratwurst and Sauerkraut sell like hot potatoes. https://www.thelocal.de/20180525/the-surprising-global-cities-where-german-food-is-considered-a-treat Fri, 25 May 2018 19:18:05 +0200 the-surprising-global-cities-where-german-food-is-considered-a-treat The recent attack on two men wearing kippas in Berlin has alarmed the Central Jewish Council. On Tuesday its President, Josef Schuster, advised Germany's Jews against wearing kippas in cities like Berlin or Munich. https://www.thelocal.de/20180424/central-council-of-jews-advises-against-wearing-kippas-in-germanys-major-cities Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:48:37 +0200 central-council-of-jews-advises-against-wearing-kippas-in-germanys-major-cities The 2017 Smart Cities Index ranking of the world’s smartest cities was released this month. After analyzing 500 metropoles, they picked the top 100 cities - and ten from Germany made the cut. https://www.thelocal.de/20171114/these-are-germanys-10-smartest-cities Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:09:35 +0100 these-are-germanys-10-smartest-cities Stuttgart is more relaxing than any other city across the globe, while Hanover is also pretty chill, a study released on Tuesday claims. https://www.thelocal.de/20170913/stuttgart-rated-least-stressful-city-in-the-world Wed, 13 Sep 2017 12:07:47 +0200 stuttgart-rated-least-stressful-city-in-the-world Berlin is far from the sole centre of power in German history. Towering cathedrals in unexpected places attest to the historical importance of much smaller towns and cities. https://www.thelocal.de/20160818/seven-german-cities-you-never-knew-were-once-capitals Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:32:36 +0200 seven-german-cities-you-never-knew-were-once-capitals The German capital has been named the world's second most liveable city, being pipped to the title by Copenhagen. https://www.thelocal.de/20160912/berlin-worlds-2nd-most-liveable-city-magazine Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:27:04 +0200 berlin-worlds-2nd-most-liveable-city-magazine Where do Germans most love to spend their cash? The results of a new survey show the hottest shopping miles in the Bundesrepublik - and Berlin barely features. https://www.thelocal.de/20160504/germanys-six-most-beloved-shopping-streets Wed, 04 May 2016 17:18:19 +0200 germanys-six-most-beloved-shopping-streets Germany swept the floor in a new survey of the best cities in the world to live in, with Munich the highest ranked of three German cities in the top ten. https://www.thelocal.de/20160223/german-cities-world-top-10-for-expats Tue, 23 Feb 2016 12:21:54 +0100 german-cities-world-top-10-for-expats Where are rents most expensive in Germany? A new survey unearths the ten cities you're handing out the most cash to live in. https://www.thelocal.de/20151120/the-ten-most-expensive-cities-in-germany Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:39:30 +0100 the-ten-most-expensive-cities-in-germany Too few new flats are being built in Germany's largest cities even as oversupply looms in rural areas, experts at the Institute for the German Economy (IW) in Cologne warned on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20150819/germany-building-homes-in-wrong-places-experts Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:37:52 +0200 germany-building-homes-in-wrong-places-experts German cities are getting ever cheaper for American expats to live in compared to the rest of the world, according to a report released by consulting firm Mercer on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20150617/germany-offer-us-expats-more-bang-for-their-buck Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:38:47 +0200 germany-offer-us-expats-more-bang-for-their-buck If you're looking for the best city in Germany for cycling, the German Cycling Club (ADFC) says Münster is top of the class. But cycling enthusiasts tell The Local that even in Germany's bike-friendliest city there's always more to be done. https://www.thelocal.de/20150220/cycling-survey-best-cities-germany-association-gives-mnster-top-marks Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:15:14 +0100 cycling-survey-best-cities-germany-association-gives-mnster-top-marks This week's Local List takes a leap of imagination and finds German cities fit perfectly into high school cliche categories. Who's the class clown? Who's the nerd? https://www.thelocal.de/20141022/which-high-school-cliche-is-your-german-city Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:43:00 +0200 which-high-school-cliche-is-your-german-city The number of German cities threatened with bankruptcy has increased over recent years, with the gap between rich and poor areas growing, a study revealed on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20131210/german-cities-pile-up-mountain-of-debt Tue, 10 Dec 2013 16:15:00 +0100 german-cities-pile-up-mountain-of-debt Hamburg has come out top in a survey asking Germans to choose the city where they would most like to live. More than one in six Germans listed the country’s second largest city as the best place to settle down. https://www.thelocal.de/20130420/49249 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:51:00 +0200 49249