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 Since the outbreak of war in the Middle East fuel costs have soared with the price of just about everything else expected to follow. Here are the articles to read to understand which costs are rising in Germany, how to save and what's being done. https://www.thelocal.de/20260416/essential-articles-to-understand-how-the-fuel-crisis-is-affecting-germany Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:41:31 +0200 essential-articles-to-understand-how-the-fuel-crisis-is-affecting-germany When moving to Germany, you're bound to make a few Fehler (mistakes). Here's a dozen common ones to avoid. https://www.thelocal.de/20200914/12-mistakes-foreigners-make-when-moving-to-germany Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:41:29 +0200 12-mistakes-foreigners-make-when-moving-to-germany Most cultural institutions remain closed in April, but there's plenty of activity happening online. Here's a list of online events for you to attend in Germany in April from the safety of your own home. https://www.thelocal.de/20210406/seven-must-attend-online-events-in-germany-in-april Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:29:38 +0200 seven-must-attend-online-events-in-germany-in-april Here we've gathered together some of the most popular and useful articles from recent weeks, which we think will help explain aspects of day-to-day life in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20191226/six-articles-that-help-explain-living-in-germany Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0100 six-articles-that-help-explain-living-in-germany Whether harvest festivals, historical exhibits, or book (and beer) bonanzas, there is something for everyone this month. https://www.thelocal.de/20191004/seven-events-you-cant-miss-in-october-2019-in-germany Fri, 04 Oct 2019 17:58:58 +0200 seven-events-you-cant-miss-in-october-2019-in-germany The discount German supermarket Aldi reassured shoppers with sarcasm that they would still be able to fulfil their grocery needs - even if not until Friday. https://www.thelocal.de/20190620/aldi-jokes-about-shopping-panic-day-before-german-public-holiday Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:57:09 +0200 aldi-jokes-about-shopping-panic-day-before-german-public-holiday The loss of a beloved pet hits many people in Germany hard - as a result a growing number of pet burials are taking place at special graveyards throughout the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20190225/in-focus-pet-cemeteries-on-the-rise-in-germany Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:18:49 +0100 in-focus-pet-cemeteries-on-the-rise-in-germany More than 300 swimmers in Germany drowned this summer, according to figures. https://www.thelocal.de/20180816/over-300-drownings-connected-to Thu, 16 Aug 2018 17:26:53 +0200 over-300-drownings-connected-to Still not sure whether you want to turn a short-term stay in Deutschland into a full-on move? Here are seven reasons why you might want to stay. https://www.thelocal.de/20170116/7-reasons-to-be-happy-you-live-in-germany-on-blue-monday Mon, 16 Jan 2017 19:35:05 +0100 7-reasons-to-be-happy-you-live-in-germany-on-blue-monday