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 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 A recent survey by the Pew Research Centre delved into what people feel proudest about in their country, with Europeans pointing to history, food and culture among the main reasons. https://www.thelocal.de/20260228/culture-politics-food-what-makes-europeans-proud-of-their-country Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:49:34 +0100 culture-politics-food-what-makes-europeans-proud-of-their-country Social interactions in Germany are often defined by a series unwritten codes that can be hard for many foreigners to understand. Here are our top tips for doing as the Germans do - and even for out-doing them if the need arises. https://www.thelocal.de/20260226/five-ways-to-show-youve-mastered-germanys-unwritten-social-codes Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:32:53 +0100 five-ways-to-show-youve-mastered-germanys-unwritten-social-codes The artificial intelligence revolution sweeping through the entertainment sector was at first glance not evident at this year's Berlin Film Festival, but the potential for widespread changes was still on people's minds. https://www.thelocal.de/20260222/ai-revolution-looms-over-berlin-film-fest Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:16:26 +0100 ai-revolution-looms-over-berlin-film-fest German public broadcaster ZDF on Friday recalled a New York correspondent after AI-generated images were screened during a news report on ICE immigration raids in the United States. https://www.thelocal.de/20260221/german-broadcaster-recalls-correspondent-over-ai-generated-images Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:38:46 +0100 german-broadcaster-recalls-correspondent-over-ai-generated-images German wine is under pressure – but it’s never been more interesting. From everyday bottles to special‑occasion standouts, here are eight German wines worth seeking out. https://www.thelocal.de/20260220/eight-german-wines-you-have-to-try Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:41:42 +0100 eight-german-wines-you-have-to-try More than 80 film industry figures including Oscar-winning actors Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton have issued a statement slamming the Berlin Film Festival's "silence" on Gaza. https://www.thelocal.de/20260218/dozens-of-film-figures-condemn-berlinale-silence-on-gaza Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:01:41 +0100 dozens-of-film-figures-condemn-berlinale-silence-on-gaza German libraries are a fabulous resource for anyone living in the country, offering not just books but everything from ice cream makers to umbrellas and even works of art to hang on your walls at home. https://www.thelocal.de/20260210/everything-you-can-borrow-from-a-library-in-germany Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:17:46 +0100 everything-you-can-borrow-from-a-library-in-germany Award-winning Indian writer Arundhati Roy said Friday she was withdrawing from the Berlin Film Festival over jury president Wim Wenders's comments that he wanted to "stay out of politics" after being asked about Gaza. https://www.thelocal.de/20260214/indian-writer-roy-pulls-out-of-berlin-film-festival-amid-gaza-row Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:38:14 +0100 indian-writer-roy-pulls-out-of-berlin-film-festival-amid-gaza-row The most romantic day of the year or an out and out nightmare? We look at the stories which could explain why Germans don't typically embrace Valentine's Day – and why this trend might be changing among new generations. https://www.thelocal.de/20260213/four-stories-that-explain-germanys-problem-with-valentines-day Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:17:51 +0100 four-stories-that-explain-germanys-problem-with-valentines-day