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 Several German destinations have been recommended by travel writers as being among the best places to visit in 2025. If you live in Germany, or are planning to visit soon, here are some places to consider visiting this year. https://www.thelocal.de/20250102/four-places-in-germany-experts-say-you-should-visit-in-2025 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:43:06 +0100 four-places-in-germany-experts-say-you-should-visit-in-2025 Those looking to move to Germany for work this year, or to switch jobs in the country, might take a tip from LinkedIn's best employers ranking. https://www.thelocal.de/20250414/germanys-best-employers-for-professional-development-according-to-linkedin Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:52:10 +0200 germanys-best-employers-for-professional-development-according-to-linkedin Tax day is just around the corner for US citizens - and those living in Germany will want to file here first. Here are the most important dates (and extensions) to keep in mind during American tax season. https://www.thelocal.de/20250401/the-2025-tax-deadlines-that-americans-in-germany-need-to-know Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:31:10 +0200 the-2025-tax-deadlines-that-americans-in-germany-need-to-know The costs for student housing have grown across Germany over the last year, but prices are different depending on which city you are in, a new report has revealed. https://www.thelocal.de/20250310/how-the-price-of-student-housing-compares-across-germany Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:22:02 +0100 how-the-price-of-student-housing-compares-across-germany Saturday March 8th is International Women's Day, which is a public holiday in Berlin. Here are some special events to help you celebrate. https://www.thelocal.de/20250307/how-to-celebrate-womens-day-in-berlin-in-2025 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:42:38 +0100 how-to-celebrate-womens-day-in-berlin-in-2025 From a hike in child benefits to parental allowance adjustments via the possibility of paid paternity leave, we look at what's changing for families in Germany - and what's not - this year. https://www.thelocal.de/20250107/the-big-changes-for-families-in-germany-in-2025 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:15:57 +0100 the-big-changes-for-families-in-germany-in-2025 Several changes to migration rules have come into effect since the start of 2025, and further changes are being debated. Here are the ones likely to have the biggest impact on the lives of Germany's foreign residents. https://www.thelocal.de/20250108/the-immigration-changes-that-may-affect-foreigners-in-germany-in-2025 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:29:36 +0100 the-immigration-changes-that-may-affect-foreigners-in-germany-in-2025 Last year, it looked like the big wave of inflation had finally broken, but in the autumn the inflation rate began ticking up again. What can we expect for consumer prices in Germany in 2025? https://www.thelocal.de/20250106/how-much-inflation-should-consumers-in-germany-expect-in-2025 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:07:33 +0100 how-much-inflation-should-consumers-in-germany-expect-in-2025 From property tax reform to extended rent controls to an increased CO2 tax, this year is set to bring plenty of changes for renters and property owners in Germany. Here are the key ones to keep in mind. https://www.thelocal.de/20250103/what-changes-for-renters-and-homeowners-in-germany-in-2025 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:04:29 +0100 what-changes-for-renters-and-homeowners-in-germany-in-2025 A number of railway construction projects will impact passengers in the German capital and its surrounding region this year. https://www.thelocal.de/20250102/where-railway-construction-is-planned-in-berlin-and-brandenburg-in-2025 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:33:00 +0100 where-railway-construction-is-planned-in-berlin-and-brandenburg-in-2025 Current news about the German job market is a mixed bag: a sluggish economy has seen many big companies resort to layoffs, while other industries remain desperate for workers. Here's what jobseekers can expect in 2025. https://www.thelocal.de/20241220/whats-the-outlook-for-the-german-job-market-in-2025 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:24:17 +0100 whats-the-outlook-for-the-german-job-market-in-2025 By centring time off around German public holidays, employees can enjoy more than 50 work-free days by using just 24 vacation days in 2025. https://www.thelocal.de/20241028/how-employees-in-germany-can-make-the-most-of-public-holidays-in-2025 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:14:10 +0100 how-employees-in-germany-can-make-the-most-of-public-holidays-in-2025 Germany is home to some of the world's top universities - eight of them were ranked among the world's 100 best in a new report. Here are the universities that scored highest. https://www.thelocal.de/20241010/the-highest-ranked-german-universities-for-2025 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:49:00 +0200 the-highest-ranked-german-universities-for-2025 With Germany's rent controls at risk of falling away amid the ongoing shortage of affordable housing in many cities, tenants are facing rising rental costs. https://www.thelocal.de/20241210/why-tenants-in-germany-could-see-steep-rent-hikes-in-2025 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:07:44 +0100 why-tenants-in-germany-could-see-steep-rent-hikes-in-2025 How expensive will electricity and gas be in Germany in the coming year? We look at how household prices are expected to change. https://www.thelocal.de/20241230/how-will-heating-and-electricity-costs-change-in-germany-next-year Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:42:28 +0100 how-will-heating-and-electricity-costs-change-in-germany-next-year From tougher penalties to exchanging licences, the new year is set to bring with it a spate of changes for drivers in Germany. Here’s what motorists should be aware of. https://www.thelocal.de/20241227/everything-that-changes-for-drivers-in-germany-in-2025 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:31:01 +0100 everything-that-changes-for-drivers-in-germany-in-2025 People working in Germany have a fairly good year coming up for public holidays, with most of them falling on weekdays. https://www.thelocal.de/20241211/listed-germanys-nationwide-and-regional-public-holidays-in-2025 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:25:33 +0100 listed-germanys-nationwide-and-regional-public-holidays-in-2025 Next year is set to bring with it some major changes for foreign students in Germany, from more financial support to more Erasmus funding for universities. Here are the top 10 changes and trends you need to know about. https://www.thelocal.de/20241218/everything-that-changes-for-international-students-in-germany-in-2025 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:49:55 +0100 everything-that-changes-for-international-students-in-germany-in-2025 From flight routes and rising transport prices to new visa requirements, here's what you should know if you are travelling within, to or from Germany in 2025. https://www.thelocal.de/20241209/the-big-changes-for-travel-in-germany-in-2025 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:18:30 +0100 the-big-changes-for-travel-in-germany-in-2025 With the cost of living continuing to rise, many households in Germany are feeling the pinch. We look at the planned changes that are likely to affect what's in your wallet in 2025. https://www.thelocal.de/20241206/the-planned-money-and-tax-changes-in-germany-in-2025 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:04:30 +0100 the-planned-money-and-tax-changes-in-germany-in-2025