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 Sunday February 14th marks one year since the first coronavirus death in Europe. Life in the countries has changed dramatically as our journalists across nine countries report. https://www.thelocal.de/20210213/how-european-countries-have-changed-after-a-year-of-coronavirus-crisis Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:58:43 +0100 how-european-countries-have-changed-after-a-year-of-coronavirus-crisis After 20 years in the works, the James Simon Gallery, which pays homage to the Jewish patron of Berlin museums, is getting ready to launch in the capital this weekend. https://www.thelocal.de/20190711/inside-berlins-newest-addition-to-the-unesco-listed-museum-island Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:50:57 +0200 inside-berlins-newest-addition-to-the-unesco-listed-museum-island Many residents of the capital would rather not be there. And the newer to the city they are, the less satisfied they tend to be, a recent study found. https://www.thelocal.de/20180806/a-third-of-all-berliners-would-rather-live-elsewhere-survey-finds Mon, 06 Aug 2018 19:00:39 +0200 a-third-of-all-berliners-would-rather-live-elsewhere-survey-finds We're not saying our home countries get everything right - not by a long way. But we just don't get why Germany is too stubborn to admit that all these things are a bit crap. https://www.thelocal.de/20161212/seven-things-that-germany-could-do-better Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:02:35 +0100 seven-things-that-germany-could-do-better It's always exciting when you first touch down in a new country, and more so if you're planning on staying a while. But these seven things will undoubtedly get on your nerves in the first few weeks. https://www.thelocal.de/20161229/seven-things-that-grind-your-gears-when-you-first-arrive-in-germany Thu, 29 Dec 2016 11:00:43 +0100 seven-things-that-grind-your-gears-when-you-first-arrive-in-germany Expats in Germany are more secure in their jobs than in any other country in the world, but struggle to make friends. And that's not the worst of it, a new survey commissioned by global bank HSBC shows. https://www.thelocal.de/20160922/expats-in-germany-rich-but-have-few-friends-survey Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:24:02 +0200 expats-in-germany-rich-but-have-few-friends-survey The Bavarian Brewers Association have just elected the Bierkönigin (Beer Queen) for 2015/2016, a much coveted title in Germany's home of beer. https://www.thelocal.de/20150520/bavaria-crowns-beer-queen Wed, 20 May 2015 15:46:18 +0200 bavaria-crowns-beer-queen To celebrate German Beer Day, the anniversary of the Purity Law of 1516, The Local takes a look at the state of the beer market in Germany and the craft beer craze taking over Berlin. https://www.thelocal.de/20150423/variety-thrives-during-craft-beer-craze Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:39:37 +0200 variety-thrives-during-craft-beer-craze Winter can be a dreary time in Germany when the thrill of new snow wears off and the temperatures continue to sink. For that reason, this week’s Local List will be dedicated to the best warming winter getaways. https://www.thelocal.de/20120130/40347 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:49:00 +0100 40347 Piggybacking on the reputation for the quality of their country’s cars and machines, German consumer goods brands are feverishly wooing Chinese customers as they try to catch up with their French and Italian rivals in a fast-growing market. https://www.thelocal.de/20101015/30507 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:09:00 +0200 30507 With Berlin’s DMY design festival set to start on Wednesday, The Local took a sneak peak of what’s on offer. https://www.thelocal.de/20100609/27731 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:50:00 +0200 27731 Düsseldorf, Munich and Frankfurt offer expatriates the highest quality of living in Germany, according to a new study. https://www.thelocal.de/20090505/19069 Tue, 05 May 2009 13:12:00 +0200 19069