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 The third round of 'No Kings' protests against Donald Trump and his leadership of the US government is set to take place on Saturday, March 28th. Here's where demonstrations are planned in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20260326/no-kings-where-in-germany-are-anti-trump-protests-planned-on-saturday Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:09:56 +0100 no-kings-where-in-germany-are-anti-trump-protests-planned-on-saturday Voters in the German state of Hesse went to the polls on Sunday in regional elections. Preliminary results show gains for Merz's conservatives, a surge in support for the far-right and losses for the Greens. https://www.thelocal.de/20260316/cdu-leads-greens-slip-and-afd-advances-in-regional-elections-in-hesse Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:31:30 +0100 cdu-leads-greens-slip-and-afd-advances-in-regional-elections-in-hesse New direct international flights are launching from Frankfurt Airport in 2026, giving travellers in Germany more options for short‑haul trips around Europe as well as more comfortable options for intercontinental travel. https://www.thelocal.de/20260226/listed-the-new-direct-flights-you-can-catch-from-frankfurt-this-year Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:41:14 +0100 listed-the-new-direct-flights-you-can-catch-from-frankfurt-this-year Demonstrations are taking place in major German cities on Saturday October 18th, as part of the wider 'No Kings' Rally against rising authoritarianism in the United States. https://www.thelocal.de/20250613/no-kings-rally-where-anti-trump-protests-are-planned-in-germany Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:17:02 +0200 no-kings-rally-where-anti-trump-protests-are-planned-in-germany A man from the German state of Hesse has won €15.3 million in the lottery after discovering a forgotten ticket in his coat pocket six months after he bought it. https://www.thelocal.de/20250929/german-man-finds-e15-million-winning-lotto-ticket-in-his-coat-pocket Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:06:41 +0200 german-man-finds-e15-million-winning-lotto-ticket-in-his-coat-pocket Salaries are higher in Frankfurt while Munich has higher housing costs, according to a recent report. The Local looks at average salaries and apartment prices to get a sense of how affordable Germany’s big cities really are. https://www.thelocal.de/20250728/berlin-frankfurt-and-munich-how-expensive-is-life-in-germanys-big-cities Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:45:31 +0200 berlin-frankfurt-and-munich-how-expensive-is-life-in-germanys-big-cities New screening equipment at place in several German airports should allow passengers to bring more liquids with them on flights. So when will the 100 ml limit be dropped? https://www.thelocal.de/20250801/when-will-german-airports-scrap-the-100ml-liquid-limit-for-hand-baggage Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:37:51 +0200 when-will-german-airports-scrap-the-100ml-liquid-limit-for-hand-baggage A battle has broken out over plans to open a new help centre for crack addicts near Frankfurt's main railway station, an area notorious for its bustling illegal drugs scene. https://www.thelocal.de/20250523/row-erupts-as-frankfurt-plans-help-centre-for-crack-addicts Fri, 23 May 2025 10:28:53 +0200 row-erupts-as-frankfurt-plans-help-centre-for-crack-addicts Germany's latest step toward digitalisation means local authorities will soon only accept digital photos for ID cards and residence permits. But from difficulties photographing babies to delays setting up photo machines, problems remain. https://www.thelocal.de/20250513/how-is-the-transition-to-digital-id-photos-progressing-in-germany Tue, 13 May 2025 17:47:27 +0200 how-is-the-transition-to-digital-id-photos-progressing-in-germany Home to Germany's largest airport, you can expect to find direct flights from Frankfurt to most major US cities. Here's a look at some of the lesser-known destinations with direct connections this summer. https://www.thelocal.de/20250515/the-direct-flights-from-frankfurt-to-lesser-known-us-cities-this-summer Thu, 15 May 2025 19:46:20 +0200 the-direct-flights-from-frankfurt-to-lesser-known-us-cities-this-summer Germany's financial capital is not only home to a thriving international community, but also boasts a rich local culinary culture. Here are nine traditional foods and drinks you must try on any trip to Frankfurt. https://www.thelocal.de/20240816/9-incredible-foods-you-have-to-try-while-visiting-frankfurt Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:37:49 +0200 9-incredible-foods-you-have-to-try-while-visiting-frankfurt If you want to explore the area around Frankfurt this summer, there are plenty of destinations you can reach in under two hours with the Germany-wide travel pass. https://www.thelocal.de/20220630/nine-of-the-best-day-trips-from-frankfurt-with-the-e9-ticket Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:19:06 +0200 nine-of-the-best-day-trips-from-frankfurt-with-the-e9-ticket Germany's biggest airport is switching to a new summer flight schedule next month, with a range of new services to European and long-haul destinations. Here are the new flights that will soon be running from Frankfurt Airport across the globe. https://www.thelocal.de/20250326/revealed-the-new-flights-from-frankfurt-starting-in-april-2025 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:07:49 +0100 revealed-the-new-flights-from-frankfurt-starting-in-april-2025 Transport workers are staging a warning strike in the German city of Frankfurt on Wednesday. Here's how it will affect commuters and other public transport users, and the options you have to get around. https://www.thelocal.de/20250212/how-to-get-around-frankfurt-during-the-public-transport-strike Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:57:00 +0100 how-to-get-around-frankfurt-during-the-public-transport-strike Frankfurt Airport is among the world's first to adopt the use of walk-through security scanners. Following a year long test period, German police have authorized their full-scale use. https://www.thelocal.de/20250203/frankfurt-airport-rolls-out-walk-through-security-scanners Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:15:56 +0100 frankfurt-airport-rolls-out-walk-through-security-scanners After months of restrictions for passengers, trains between Frankfurt and Mannheim will run again from Sunday. Here's what you need to know about the gradual re-opening of the Riedbahn. https://www.thelocal.de/20241212/riedbahn-how-a-key-german-rail-route-will-re-open-after-five-month-closure Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:11:28 +0100 riedbahn-how-a-key-german-rail-route-will-re-open-after-five-month-closure With renters struggling to find housing in German cities like Frankfurt and Wiesbaden, a new plan from the Hessian Economics Ministry aims to clamp down on unused living space. https://www.thelocal.de/20241213/13000-unused-flats-in-frankfurt-why-hesse-plans-to-crack-down-on-empty-housing Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:28:09 +0100 13000-unused-flats-in-frankfurt-why-hesse-plans-to-crack-down-on-empty-housing Frankfurt am Main is the only German city to land in the top 10 in a quality of life ranking for foreign residents. We look at the pros and cons to life in the financial capital. https://www.thelocal.de/20241204/frankfurt-named-one-of-the-worlds-most-liveable-cities-for-foreigners Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:19:54 +0100 frankfurt-named-one-of-the-worlds-most-liveable-cities-for-foreigners Foreign residents applying for German citizenship in cities like Frankfurt and Darmstadt face long waits. A new investigation shines a light on the naturalisation backlogs and delays in Hesse's major cities. https://www.thelocal.de/20241120/up-to-32-months-the-waiting-times-and-backlogs-to-get-german-citizenship-in-hesse Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:07:28 +0100 up-to-32-months-the-waiting-times-and-backlogs-to-get-german-citizenship-in-hesse Many international residents consider settling in Germany's financial capital. We look at what's considered a good salary in Frankfurt. https://www.thelocal.de/20240909/whats-considered-a-good-salary-for-foreigners-in-frankfurt Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:22:17 +0200 whats-considered-a-good-salary-for-foreigners-in-frankfurt