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 Germany's ramped-up border checks aimed at boosting security for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament are coming to an end this week - but temporary controls at the French crossings are likely to continue, according to the Interior Minister. https://www.thelocal.de/20240715/germany-wants-to-extend-tighter-border-controls-with-france-during-olympics Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:16:40 +0200 germany-wants-to-extend-tighter-border-controls-with-france-during-olympics Following Spain's victory against England at the final of Euro 2024, here's a look at some of the highs and lows of this summer's football festival in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20240715/superb-fans-to-delayed-trains-the-highs-and-lows-of-euro-2024-in-germany Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:54:18 +0200 superb-fans-to-delayed-trains-the-highs-and-lows-of-euro-2024-in-germany A perfect storm of Euro 2024 finals and several states starting the school holidays could make this a tough weekend for motorists in Germany. Here's where the roads could get busiest. https://www.thelocal.de/20240709/what-to-expect-on-roads-in-germany-over-the-euro-2024-final-weekend Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:41:50 +0200 what-to-expect-on-roads-in-germany-over-the-euro-2024-final-weekend With the UEFA Euro 2024 championship well underway, fans are looking for the best places to watch the games. Here’s a guide to all of Germany’s official fan zones. https://www.thelocal.de/20240612/where-are-the-fan-zones-for-euro-2024-in-germany Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:16:44 +0200 where-are-the-fan-zones-for-euro-2024-in-germany Members of Berlin's large Turkish community have vowed to paint the town red when their team comes to the German capital to play the Netherlands in Euro 2024 on Saturday. https://www.thelocal.de/20240705/berlins-turks-stoked-for-euros-quarter-final-home-game Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:01:36 +0200 berlins-turks-stoked-for-euros-quarter-final-home-game Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be in Germany for his country's Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday, the presidency told AFP, as Ankara and Berlin trade barbs over a Turkish footballer's celebratory gesture. https://www.thelocal.de/20240704/erdogan-to-attend-euro-2024-match-in-berlin-as-diplomatic-row-spirals Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:18:00 +0200 erdogan-to-attend-euro-2024-match-in-berlin-as-diplomatic-row-spirals Host nation Germany face Spain in Friday's Euro 2024 quarter final in Stuttgart riding a wave of belief not seen in the proud football nation for almost a decade. https://www.thelocal.de/20240704/belief-returns-for-kroos-and-germany-before-euro-2024-spain-showdown Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:48:22 +0200 belief-returns-for-kroos-and-germany-before-euro-2024-spain-showdown While Germany have sometimes struggled on the pitch at Euro 2024, a previously unknown saxophonist in a retro shirt has had more success at delighting fans and uniting the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20240630/german-fans-dance-to-the-tune-of-the-saxophone-guy Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:12:07 +0200 german-fans-dance-to-the-tune-of-the-saxophone-guy German police said Sunday a 21-year-old man who climbed onto the roof of the stadium during Germany's Euro 2024 clash against Denmark wanted to document the stunt. https://www.thelocal.de/20240630/german-police-identify-man-on-roof-of-dortmund-stadium Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:59:18 +0200 german-police-identify-man-on-roof-of-dortmund-stadium Scotland crashed out of Euro 2024 but the Tartan Army have made headlines for bringing joy to German cities and forging friendships with the locals. It has been wonderful to see, writes The Local Germany editor and proud Scot Rachel Loxton. https://www.thelocal.de/20240624/please-never-leave-how-scottish-fans-won-the-hearts-of-germans-at-euro-2024 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:58:06 +0200 please-never-leave-how-scottish-fans-won-the-hearts-of-germans-at-euro-2024 Euro 2024 hosts Germany come into Saturday's clash against Denmark in Dortmund hoping to have learned from Sunday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their final group stage match. https://www.thelocal.de/20240628/euros-hosts-germany-set-to-face-denmark-after-swiss-warning-shot Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:49:01 +0200 euros-hosts-germany-set-to-face-denmark-after-swiss-warning-shot As the group stage of Euro 2024 reaches its halfway stage the tournament has for the most part run smoothly but from transport issues to outbreaks of violence it hasn't been plain sailing. https://www.thelocal.de/20240626/can-euro-2024-be-judged-a-success-so-far Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:22:15 +0200 can-euro-2024-be-judged-a-success-so-far Germany's Euro 2024 base camp, located in the Bavarian village headquarters of kit manufacturer Adidas, was designed to 'awaken the spirit' of their last great triumph - the 2014 World Cup. https://www.thelocal.de/20240626/germany-look-to-awaken-spirits-of-2014-with-bavarian-euro-base-camp Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:22:25 +0200 germany-look-to-awaken-spirits-of-2014-with-bavarian-euro-base-camp Derided at its unveiling, Germany's pink-and-purple away kit has become the breakout style star of Euro 2024, where it has added a splash of colour to the stands at the host's fixtures. https://www.thelocal.de/20240624/adidas-scores-marketing-success-with-pink-german-team-shirt Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:08:06 +0200 adidas-scores-marketing-success-with-pink-german-team-shirt Euro 2024 is in full swing with three games on Friday and five more at the weekend. Here's how you can watch them in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20240621/where-to-watch-the-euro-2024-games-in-germany-this-weekend Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:22:52 +0200 where-to-watch-the-euro-2024-games-in-germany-this-weekend With the Euros being hosted by Germany this summer, it's a great opportunity to broaden your German football vocabulary. Here are a collection of words and phrases to know to get into the games. https://www.thelocal.de/20240621/the-german-words-and-phrases-you-need-for-euro-2024 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:33:48 +0200 the-german-words-and-phrases-you-need-for-euro-2024 Germany is hosting the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament from June 14th until July 14th. Here's how you can watch the games. https://www.thelocal.de/20240610/how-to-watch-the-euro-2024-tournament-in-germany Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:16:52 +0200 how-to-watch-the-euro-2024-tournament-in-germany Travel chaos following the England vs. Serbia match on Sunday night left fans questioning Germany's reputation for punctual trains and buses. Are German cities adequately prepared for Euro 2024? https://www.thelocal.de/20240618/welcome-to-germany-euro-2024-travel-chaos-raises-questions-about-german-efficiency Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:35:35 +0200 welcome-to-germany-euro-2024-travel-chaos-raises-questions-about-german-efficiency Forecasters have warned of extreme thunderstorms in parts of Germany on Tuesday, resulting in upcoming fan events for Euro 2024 being cancelled. https://www.thelocal.de/20240618/euro-2024-fan-zones-closed-in-western-germany-as-storm-warnings-issued Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:44:26 +0200 euro-2024-fan-zones-closed-in-western-germany-as-storm-warnings-issued With a combined age of 106, Germany's three remaining 2014 World Cup winners Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller and Toni Kroos are leading the hosts' charge for Euro 2024 glory. https://www.thelocal.de/20240618/how-germanys-golden-oldies-are-leading-the-push-for-euro-2024-glory Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:12:05 +0200 how-germanys-golden-oldies-are-leading-the-push-for-euro-2024-glory