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 Just over 6,000 South Africans call Germany home. With a presence in each of Germany’s 16 states, we look at what brings South Africans to Germany, what they miss from home and what keeps them here. https://www.thelocal.de/20190227/south-africans-in-germany-how-many-are-there-and-where-do-they-live Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:57:18 +0100 south-africans-in-germany-how-many-are-there-and-where-do-they-live Latest official figures show that 117,225 British nationals are registered as living in Germany, a slight increase on 2017. But while there are UK citizens in every state, the spread is far from even. https://www.thelocal.de/20180425/where-in-germany-do-all-the-brits-live Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:28:48 +0200 where-in-germany-do-all-the-brits-live New statistical figures indicate more than 13,500 Australians are scattered across Germany, making the Bundesrepublik the most attractive European destination for Aussies after the United Kingdom. https://www.thelocal.de/20190211/australians-in-germany-how-many-are-there-and-where-do-they-live Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:31:21 +0100 australians-in-germany-how-many-are-there-and-where-do-they-live If you visit Munich from a bigger city, you can't help falling in love with its old-school Bavarian charm. But be prepared to fork out €5 for a dry panino. https://www.thelocal.de/20170106/10-unusual-things-youll-notice-when-you-first-arrive-in-munich Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:39:07 +0100 10-unusual-things-youll-notice-when-you-first-arrive-in-munich We're not saying our home countries get everything right - not by a long way. But we just don't get why Germany is too stubborn to admit that all these things are a bit crap. https://www.thelocal.de/20161212/seven-things-that-germany-could-do-better Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:02:35 +0100 seven-things-that-germany-could-do-better True, there are thousands of Americans living amongst us in Berlin, but these are the most common members of the species to be observed in the German capital. https://www.thelocal.de/20160212/the-11-americans-you-meet-in-berlin Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:39:24 +0100 the-11-americans-you-meet-in-berlin With the UK general election taking place on June 8th, it’s important to remember to register to vote if you can and want to have your say. https://www.thelocal.de/20170427/how-to-vote-from-overseas-in-the-uk-general-election Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:44:39 +0200 how-to-vote-from-overseas-in-the-uk-general-election Germany's booming economy, ripe job and property markets and stunning holiday spots might make it seem an expat paradise. But moving to Germany isn't right for everyone. https://www.thelocal.de/20140326/ten-reasons-to-think-twice-before-moving-to-germany Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:05:00 +0100 ten-reasons-to-think-twice-before-moving-to-germany Are we expats or immigrants? Foreigners living in Germany are often divided into two camps as to how they refer to themselves. https://www.thelocal.de/20161014/expats-or-immigrants-in-germany-is-there-a-difference Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:30:33 +0200 expats-or-immigrants-in-germany-is-there-a-difference Expats in Germany are more secure in their jobs than in any other country in the world, but struggle to make friends. And that's not the worst of it, a new survey commissioned by global bank HSBC shows. https://www.thelocal.de/20160922/expats-in-germany-rich-but-have-few-friends-survey Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:24:02 +0200 expats-in-germany-rich-but-have-few-friends-survey Expats in Germany generally find it great for families and starting a career, but were turned off by the language barriers and "unfriendly" Germans upon arrival, according to a new report. https://www.thelocal.de/20160830/unfriendly-germans-make-expat-life-harder-report Tue, 30 Aug 2016 10:46:21 +0200 unfriendly-germans-make-expat-life-harder-report We all knew that a win for Brexit would create some measure of uncertainty but for those expats who have chosen to take full advantage of the European Union freedom of movement and make their home in Germany, the questions just keep mounting. https://www.thelocal.de/20160630/six-burning-questions-for-british-expats-about-brexit Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:05:13 +0200 six-burning-questions-for-british-expats-about-brexit Americans in Berlin turned out to vote in the “global primary” for Democrats on Sunday - most for Bernie Sanders - with even typically Republican voters switching to blue. https://www.thelocal.de/20160307/american-berliners-turn-out-in-record-numbers-to-vote-in-us-primary Mon, 07 Mar 2016 13:03:06 +0100 american-berliners-turn-out-in-record-numbers-to-vote-in-us-primary With Germany the fifth best expat location across the globe according to a new HSBC survey, starting a new life here definitely has its benefits. But it's not all good news for Germany. The Local looked at where the country did best and worst in the survey. https://www.thelocal.de/20150924/the-things-expats-love-and-hate-about-germany Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:05:45 +0200 the-things-expats-love-and-hate-about-germany Why waste time jumping through the hoops of German bureaucracy when you can pay someone else to take the hassle off your hands? A new Berlin company is offering to do just that - and it's got city officials fuming in the process. https://www.thelocal.de/20150730/website-will-cut-german-red-tape-for-a-price-bureaucracy Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:12:30 +0200 website-will-cut-german-red-tape-for-a-price-bureaucracy It took a German who spent much of his early life abroad to document some of the hidden, abandoned, or forgotten-about corners of Berlin in English. The Local meets "Digital Cosmonaut", one of Berlin's best-loved bloggers. https://www.thelocal.de/20150702/looking-at-berlin-with-an-outsiders-eye Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:58:49 +0200 looking-at-berlin-with-an-outsiders-eye Germany has one of the highest numbers of citizens living in other countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation (OECD), the club of the world's advanced economies, a report showed on Monday. https://www.thelocal.de/20150601/34-germans-living-in-other-oecd-countries Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:54:05 +0200 34-germans-living-in-other-oecd-countries It’s the question on everyone’s lips: Which country in The Local's network offers the best value for wistful expats craving comfort food and drink from home? Well, wonder no more! https://www.thelocal.de/20141014/revealed-the-cost-of-home-comforts-expat-germany-food Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:00:00 +0200 revealed-the-cost-of-home-comforts-expat-germany-food The janitor in German apartment blocks (Hausmeister) often appears to have been living in the same room for decades and likes to enforce rules. Designer Tessa Sinclair Scott, a New Zealand expat in Hamburg, shares her experiences. https://www.thelocal.de/20140808/dealing-with-my-german-hausmeister-expat-dispatches Fri, 08 Aug 2014 14:10:00 +0200 dealing-with-my-german-hausmeister-expat-dispatches German cities remain cheaper than their European neighbours for expats, but have shot up international cost of living rankings. Which cities top the list for Germany? https://www.thelocal.de/20140711/the-most-expensive-german-cities-for-expats Fri, 11 Jul 2014 18:07:00 +0200 the-most-expensive-german-cities-for-expats