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 Sunset, deckchairs and a blockbuster under the stars – Germany’s 'Freiluftkinos' are a summer essential. But from language traps to chilly evenings, a little insider knowledge can make all the difference. https://www.thelocal.de/20260611/how-tomake-the-most-of-germanys-open-air-cinemas-this-summer Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:34:51 +0200 how-tomake-the-most-of-germanys-open-air-cinemas-this-summer 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 From world‑class festivals to local celebrations and long weekends, June brings music, culture and community across Germany – alongside one of its most distinctive regional public holidays. https://www.thelocal.de/20260528/whats-on-in-germany-eight-unmissable-events-in-june-2026 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:23:57 +0200 whats-on-in-germany-eight-unmissable-events-in-june-2026 After the end of the 'The Late Show', we look at some of the iconic moments when German news and celebrities graced the screen the US's most-watched late night tv programming. https://www.thelocal.de/20260526/watch-the-late-show-with-stephen-colberts-best-bits-about-germany Tue, 26 May 2026 12:54:28 +0200 watch-the-late-show-with-stephen-colberts-best-bits-about-germany Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event and pushing into second place Israel, whose participation had triggered a major boycott. https://www.thelocal.de/20260517/bulgarias-bangaranga-wins-eurovision-with-israel-second Sun, 17 May 2026 10:44:45 +0200 bulgarias-bangaranga-wins-eurovision-with-israel-second In Britain, every public holiday is simply called a Bank Holiday. So why does a single holiday in Germany have four different names all to itself? https://www.thelocal.de/20250529/vatertag-herrentag-mannertag-christi-himmelfahrt-germanys-many-names-for-ascension-day Thu, 29 May 2025 08:38:02 +0200 vatertag-herrentag-mannertag-christi-himmelfahrt-germanys-many-names-for-ascension-day Bernd das Brot is not your usual TV star. Yet the chronically depressed loaf has a legion of fans in Germany and across the world. Who is he? https://www.thelocal.de/20260510/who-is-bernd-das-brot-the-depressed-loaf-of-bread-loved-by-germans Sun, 10 May 2026 10:16:05 +0200 who-is-bernd-das-brot-the-depressed-loaf-of-bread-loved-by-germans From next year, students will have to listen to at least two anthems at graduation ceremonies in Bavaria. The new rule shines a spotlight on Germany’s regional anthems – where history, identity and the occasional awkward lyric meet. https://www.thelocal.de/20260507/wanke-nicht-mein-vaterland-germanys-state-anthems-explained Thu, 07 May 2026 15:25:09 +0200 wanke-nicht-mein-vaterland-germanys-state-anthems-explained Millennial favourite pop act, the Backstreet Boys, have chosen Düsseldorf to stage a 10-day residency this autumn. Here's a look at the boy band's strong connection to Germany – and what fans should know about visiting. https://www.thelocal.de/20260507/what-fans-should-know-about-the-backstreet-boys-concerts-in-dusseldorf Thu, 07 May 2026 10:10:06 +0200 what-fans-should-know-about-the-backstreet-boys-concerts-in-dusseldorf The Iranian film crew behind "Roya", which recounts the torment and trauma of a political prisoner in Tehran's Evin prison, urged the Iranian people "not to be forgotten" at the film's German premiere. https://www.thelocal.de/20260501/at-iranian-films-berlin-premiere-calls-not-to-forget-iranian-people Fri, 01 May 2026 14:11:42 +0200 at-iranian-films-berlin-premiere-calls-not-to-forget-iranian-people German artist Georg Baselitz, whose expressive paintings and sculptures stirred controversy in West Germany before winning global acclaim, has died aged 88. https://www.thelocal.de/20260501/german-artist-georg-baselitz-dies-aged-88 Fri, 01 May 2026 10:16:58 +0200 german-artist-georg-baselitz-dies-aged-88 People who are dating love to talk about their hopes and fears and people who aren't love to hear about them. Here’s our guide to the German phrases you need to know to get in on the dating conversation. https://www.thelocal.de/20250708/liebeskummer-how-to-talk-about-dating-like-a-german Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:35:24 +0200 liebeskummer-how-to-talk-about-dating-like-a-german To mark Walpurgis Night, we look at some of Germany's most famous witches, from saintly abbesses to child‑eating monsters and modern teenage heroines – and everything in between. https://www.thelocal.de/20260430/walpurgisnacht-meet-seven-of-germanys-most-famous-witches Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:18:06 +0200 walpurgisnacht-meet-seven-of-germanys-most-famous-witches From the sprawling flea markets to the mystery of 'zu verschenken' boxes, Germany is a haven for second-hand hunters. Here is everything you need to know about navigating the country's pre-loved shopping scene. https://www.thelocal.de/20260428/how-to-buy-second-hand-and-save-money-in-germany Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:10:11 +0200 how-to-buy-second-hand-and-save-money-in-germany The Eurovision Song Contest is famous for celebrating everything from cross-dressing ballad singers to heavy metal bands in monster masks, but geopolitics is threatening its 70th anniversary edition. https://www.thelocal.de/20260426/geopolitics-threatens-70th-anniversary-of-eurovision Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:03:11 +0200 geopolitics-threatens-70th-anniversary-of-eurovision A German artist known for his carnival floats that satirise politicians has been sentenced in absentia to eight years and six months in jail by a court in Moscow, German media reported Thursday. https://www.thelocal.de/20260403/russian-court-convicts-german-carnival-float-artist Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:17 +0200 russian-court-convicts-german-carnival-float-artist Easter brings a four-day weekend to most people living in Germany. Here's how businesses, transport and other services are affected by the public holidays. https://www.thelocal.de/20250415/whats-open-and-closed-over-easter-weekend-in-germany Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:39:28 +0200 whats-open-and-closed-over-easter-weekend-in-germany Watching German-language movies and series can be one of the most fun and entertaining ways to improve your language skills. Here are a few to check out. https://www.thelocal.de/20230503/10-must-see-films-and-series-to-help-you-improve-your-german Wed, 03 May 2023 17:14:12 +0200 10-must-see-films-and-series-to-help-you-improve-your-german Germany doesn’t just offer dietary advice – it actually publishes ten weekly meal plans designed to show residents how to eat. In the finest traditions of intrepid journalism, The Local's Tom Pugh decided to investigate. https://www.thelocal.de/20260318/what-happened-when-i-ate-like-the-german-government-advises Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:07:06 +0100 what-happened-when-i-ate-like-the-german-government-advises As the days get longer and temperatures rise, people in Germany look forward to getting out and about again. Here's our pick of the best events to help you defrost and shake off the winter blues. https://www.thelocal.de/20260226/whats-on-in-germany-seven-unmissable-events-this-march Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:01 +0100 whats-on-in-germany-seven-unmissable-events-this-march