The Local Germany 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 'Sex is easy to find in Berlin': Foreigners on love, hook-ups and friendship in Germany Language is a barrier and Berlin is “Never Never Land” – but our readers say there are also positive parts to meeting people in Germany, including the fact non-romantic love often blossoms. https://www.thelocal.de/20200213/dating-and-relationships-in-germany Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:56:23 +0100 dating-and-relationships-in-germany 'They don't do small talk': Why foreigners in Germany find it hard to make friends A recent survey found internationals struggle to make friends and settle in Germany. Here’s what our readers had to say about it. https://www.thelocal.de/20190930/they-dont-engage-in-small-talk-heres-why-foreigners-find-it-difficult-to-make-friends-in-germany Mon, 30 Sep 2019 18:07:58 +0200 they-dont-engage-in-small-talk-heres-why-foreigners-find-it-difficult-to-make-friends-in-germany Tell us: What's the best way to make friends in Germany? After a survey revealed internationals often struggle to make social connections in Germany, we want to hear your experiences and advice. https://www.thelocal.de/20190920/tell-us-whats-the-best-way-to-make-friends-in-germany Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:35:01 +0200 tell-us-whats-the-best-way-to-make-friends-in-germany