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 With almost half of candidates failing, Germany’s theory test can trip up even experienced drivers. Here’s what international residents need to know, and how to improve your chances of passing first time. https://www.thelocal.de/20260609/how-to-study-for-your-german-drivers-licence-theory-exam Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:32:06 +0200 how-to-study-for-your-german-drivers-licence-theory-exam A Berlin taxi driver allegedly charged tourists up to €400 to travel a few kilometres into the city centre from the airport. He appeared before a court in the capital on Thursday morning on fraud charges. https://www.thelocal.de/20140109/berlin-taxi-driver-charged-400-for-airport-ride Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:04:00 +0100 berlin-taxi-driver-charged-400-for-airport-ride Germany's Green Party has called on politicians to ditch their expensive cars for bicycles and smaller vehicles, after the government’s transport contractor reportedly hit financial problems. https://www.thelocal.de/20131205/greens-call-on-german-government-to-ditch-limos-for-bicycles Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:19:00 +0100 greens-call-on-german-government-to-ditch-limos-for-bicycles