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 In a country that was voted in 2011 the least funny in the world, being crowned Germany’s King of Comedy isn’t quite so impressive. But since his death in the same year, no German comedian has come close to dethroning the hilarious satirist and national treasure Loriot. https://www.thelocal.de/20180822/what-makes-loriot-an-enduring-comedic-genius Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:29:11 +0200 what-makes-loriot-an-enduring-comedic-genius Police in Zweibrücken in western Germany were puzzled when their speed trap was set off although no cars were on the road. But they were even more surprised to see what had triggered it. https://www.thelocal.de/20160513/police-snap-parrot-going-at-15-times-speed-limit Fri, 13 May 2016 12:15:12 +0200 police-snap-parrot-going-at-15-times-speed-limit While it might not be as prevalent as in English-speaking countries, there is still a rich tradition of “Aprilscherze” in Germany. Take a look inside for some of the best of 2015. https://www.thelocal.de/20150401/germanys-best-april-fools-jokes Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:54:35 +0200 germanys-best-april-fools-jokes An offering that rehabilitates the much-maligned German sense of humour is rocking the internet with a searing spoof metal tribute to Greece's formidable new finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, filled with painful moments of self-mockery. https://www.thelocal.de/20150226/germany-hails-varoufakis-puts-hell-in-hellenic Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:42:37 +0100 germany-hails-varoufakis-puts-hell-in-hellenic As April Fools' Day approaches, this week’s Local List runs through some of the better jokes cooked up in Germany for the traditional day of jokes. https://www.thelocal.de/20120330/41625 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:30:00 +0200 41625