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 Pakistani journalist Adnan Aamir experienced many culture shocks during his time working in Berlin - some very different than he had expected. https://www.thelocal.de/20191004/a-pakistanis-experiece-living-in-berlin Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:41:47 +0200 a-pakistanis-experiece-living-in-berlin Germany ranks high in the eyes of expats coming for work or educational prospects, according to a new survey about international life around the globe. But many say that they struggle to make friends and learn the language. https://www.thelocal.de/20190919/germany-ranked-one-of-hardest-countries-in-the-world-for-expats-to-settle-into Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:08:32 +0200 germany-ranked-one-of-hardest-countries-in-the-world-for-expats-to-settle-into With the deadline for filing taxes approaching in a couple months, we spoke with an expert to learn about some money saving techniques. The conversation touched on marriage, health... and wet suits. https://www.thelocal.de/20180504/8-quirky-german-tax-deductions-easy-for-expats-to-overlook Fri, 04 May 2018 16:16:05 +0200 8-quirky-german-tax-deductions-easy-for-expats-to-overlook The Bavarian city of Aschaffenburg may be small and not as well known across Germany, but among its advantages are its growing international scene, proximity to neighbouring travel spots and beautiful parks, says Smita Bhooplapur. https://www.thelocal.de/20180517/the-bavarian-nice-what-life-is-like-in-aschaffenburg Thu, 17 May 2018 14:54:23 +0200 the-bavarian-nice-what-life-is-like-in-aschaffenburg Struggling to form friendships is often one of expats' biggest complaints about life in Germany. So here are some tips to help you get started. https://www.thelocal.de/20170307/eight-rules-for-making-friends-in-germany-list-moving-friendship Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:52:55 +0100 eight-rules-for-making-friends-in-germany-list-moving-friendship The Bundesrepublik is a great place to call home. The Local lists the top ten things that make life in Germany so wonderful. https://www.thelocal.de/20170608/living-in-germany-10-reasons-truly-awesome Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:55:38 +0200 living-in-germany-10-reasons-truly-awesome An English couple has taken on the ambitious task of bringing back to life a century-old east German train station that has been left largely abandoned for more than 20 years. https://www.thelocal.de/20170330/the-british-expat-couple-bringing-a-historic-train-station-back-to-life Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:21:23 +0200 the-british-expat-couple-bringing-a-historic-train-station-back-to-life Former Berlin resident Sarah Kisielowski tells of how a move to the German capital provided the inspiration she needed to write her first novel. https://www.thelocal.de/20161011/how-i-ditched-london-moved-to-berlin-and-became-a-published-author Tue, 11 Oct 2016 14:00:53 +0200 how-i-ditched-london-moved-to-berlin-and-became-a-published-author 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 There's a whole world in Germany outside the big city-states like Hamburg and Berlin. But how well do you really know the hinterland? Take our quiz to find out! https://www.thelocal.de/20160303/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-german-capitals Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:47:00 +0100 quiz-how-well-do-you-know-german-capitals