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 Sometimes just the titles of new books can reveal a lot about what’s currently preoccupying a country. We take a look at the six novels on the shortlist for Germany’s most prestigious literary prize. https://www.thelocal.de/20260915/the-six-novels-battling-to-win-the-german-book-prize-2026 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:11:52 +0200 the-six-novels-battling-to-win-the-german-book-prize-2026 British rockers Oasis on Monday announced a new world tour in 2027 with shows planned in Paris, Munich, Barcelona and Rome after the sell-out success of their surprise comeback tour last year. https://www.thelocal.de/20260914/british-rockers-oasis-announce-tour-dates-in-paris-munich-barcelona-and-rome Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:22:40 +0200 british-rockers-oasis-announce-tour-dates-in-paris-munich-barcelona-and-rome German director Wim Wenders clarified his views about the relationship between filmmakers and politics on Sunday after he caused an outcry at the Berlin film festival earlier this year. https://www.thelocal.de/20260906/german-director-wenders-clarifies-views-on-film-and-politics Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:57:36 +0200 german-director-wenders-clarifies-views-on-film-and-politics 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 Yeah Oktoberfest is cool, but have you ever had an Erdinger Weissbier in its hometown - or seen the festival parade in Rosenheim? Here are five alternative beer festivals to try in the 'Free State' this autumn. https://www.thelocal.de/20260903/five-bavarian-festivals-with-cheaper-beer-than-oktoberfest-this-september Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:29:15 +0200 five-bavarian-festivals-with-cheaper-beer-than-oktoberfest-this-september British photographer Katie Edwards has likely taken more photographs of Germany through train windows than anyone else. She spoke to The Local about her project, and the ups and down of travelling with Deutsche Bahn. https://www.thelocal.de/20260831/meet-the-woman-who-photographed-germany-from-its-trains Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:57:03 +0200 meet-the-woman-who-photographed-germany-from-its-trains If your ideal evening involves a walk, some scrolling, some exercise and a bit of doing absolutely nothing at all, then your leisure time may be more German than you think. https://www.thelocal.de/20260827/how-do-germans-spend-their-free-time-in-2026 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:23 +0200 how-do-germans-spend-their-free-time-in-2026 Germany's culture minister and a group of art and design institutions voiced support Thursday for the iconic Bauhaus art school, whose modernist legacy has come under attack from the far-right AfD. https://www.thelocal.de/20260821/culture-minister-defends-germanys-iconic-bauhaus-against-populist-attacks Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:48:58 +0200 culture-minister-defends-germanys-iconic-bauhaus-against-populist-attacks When life in Germany starts to feel a bit too serious, a trip to one of these places can be a good way to remind yourself it doesn't have to be. https://www.thelocal.de/20260807/ten-of-germanys-funniest-place-names Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:54:36 +0200 ten-of-germanys-funniest-place-names Whether you prefer music festivals, jousting, e-sports or watching fireworks over the river with a glass of wine in hand, August in Germany offers something for everyone. Here are nine of the best events taking place across the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20250723/whats-on-in-germany-nine-unmissable-events-in-august-2026 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:35:24 +0200 whats-on-in-germany-nine-unmissable-events-in-august-2026 While browsing books in Germany, you may have noticed that they cost a similar price regardless if you're buying them online, in a large retailer or a cosy book store. That's due to the 'fixed book pricing' system. https://www.thelocal.de/20260806/buchpreisbindung-why-does-germany-have-fixed-prices-for-books Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:32:47 +0200 buchpreisbindung-why-does-germany-have-fixed-prices-for-books The shortlist for the 'Youth Word of the Year' in 2026 is in. Here's a look at the most common slang terms the kids in Germany have been using. https://www.thelocal.de/20260729/which-slang-terms-have-been-most-popular-with-young-germans-this-year Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:27:14 +0200 which-slang-terms-have-been-most-popular-with-young-germans-this-year The German creator of the controversial "Body Worlds" exhibitions of dissected human and animal bodies, Gunther von Hagens, has died at age 81, his family said Monday. https://www.thelocal.de/20260727/german-creator-of-body-worlds-anatomy-exhibits-dies-at-81 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:41:30 +0200 german-creator-of-body-worlds-anatomy-exhibits-dies-at-81 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 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 From runaway caimans to lovestruck swans, and lions that turn out to be wild boars, Germany has elevated the slow-news-day animal story into an art form. https://www.thelocal.de/20260714/sommerlochtiere-germanys-wildest-summer-silly-season-stories Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:04:54 +0200 sommerlochtiere-germanys-wildest-summer-silly-season-stories One of the most difficult things about moving to a new country is immersing yourself in the culture and history. Here are eight effortless ways to deepen your knowledge of Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20240216/8-easy-and-fun-ways-to-learn-more-about-germany Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:29:40 +0100 8-easy-and-fun-ways-to-learn-more-about-germany Whether you find yourself watching fireworks over the Rhine, wandering through a medieval market or taking part in a parade through Berlin, July is a month that rewards curiosity. https://www.thelocal.de/20260629/whats-on-in-germany-ten-unmissable-events-in-july-2026 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:24:26 +0200 whats-on-in-germany-ten-unmissable-events-in-july-2026 In Germany, many believe that the weather on June 27th is a sign of what's to come for the next seven weeks. Where does the idea come from, and is there any truth to it? https://www.thelocal.de/20260626/seven-sleepers-day-why-june-27th-determines-the-summer-weather-in-germany Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:43:51 +0200 seven-sleepers-day-why-june-27th-determines-the-summer-weather-in-germany 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