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 most populous state is cracking down on people who refuse to wear face masks. https://www.thelocal.de/20200805/german-state-of-north-rhine-westphalia-plans-tougher-on-the-spot-fines-for-people-who-flout-mask-rules Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:23:18 +0200 german-state-of-north-rhine-westphalia-plans-tougher-on-the-spot-fines-for-people-who-flout-mask-rules Tens of thousands of people in Berlin are flouting the rules by not wearing a face covering on public transport. https://www.thelocal.de/20200730/30000-people-spotted-without-face-mask-on-berlin-public-transport-coronavirus Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:11:06 +0200 30000-people-spotted-without-face-mask-on-berlin-public-transport-coronavirus A couple from the city of Würselen in North Rhine-Westphalia found earlier this week that two scoops of ice cream were a lot more expensive than expected when they inadvertently broke coronavirus restrictions. https://www.thelocal.de/20200424/ice-cream-costs-german-couple-400-due-to-eating-it-too-close-to-shop Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:50:54 +0200 ice-cream-costs-german-couple-400-due-to-eating-it-too-close-to-shop Berlin has extended measures in place to stem the spread of coronavirus up to and including April 19th. But officials say restrictions could be in place in some form throughout the year. https://www.thelocal.de/20200403/rest-breaks-are-allowed-what-you-need-to-know-about-berlins-new-coronavirus-rules-and-fines Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:34:25 +0200 rest-breaks-are-allowed-what-you-need-to-know-about-berlins-new-coronavirus-rules-and-fines Germany has banned gatherings of more than two people as part of measures to stem the spread of coronavirus, and those who break the rules face steep fines. Here’s an overview of fines throughout the 16 states. https://www.thelocal.de/20200406/state-by-state-how-much-do-you-have-to-pay-for-flouting-germanys-coronavirus-rules-fines Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:17:37 +0200 state-by-state-how-much-do-you-have-to-pay-for-flouting-germanys-coronavirus-rules-fines The local government in Berlin is drawing up new fine regulations in a bid to crack down on people who flout restrictions aimed at slowing down the spread of COVID-19. https://www.thelocal.de/20200331/berlin-plans-strict-fines-for-people-caught-outside-with-no-reason-during-coronavirus-lockdown Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:22:22 +0200 berlin-plans-strict-fines-for-people-caught-outside-with-no-reason-during-coronavirus-lockdown The Transport Minister wants to revamp traffic regulations in Germany, which would include increased fines for certain offences. Here's an overview. https://www.thelocal.de/20190815/how-germany-plans-tougher-penalties-for-reckless-drivers Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:17:31 +0200 how-germany-plans-tougher-penalties-for-reckless-drivers The federal states are calling for stricter fines for speeders, tailgaters and parking offenders, arguing that they endanger others with their behaviour. https://www.thelocal.de/20180420/german-states-call-for-higher-fines-for-reckless-drivers-and-parking-offenders Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:56:27 +0200 german-states-call-for-higher-fines-for-reckless-drivers-and-parking-offenders States are pushing the government to increase fines for people using public transport without a ticket from next year. https://www.thelocal.de/20141128/fare-dodgers-to-pay-higher-price-from-2015 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 14:10:00 +0100 fare-dodgers-to-pay-higher-price-from-2015