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 If you're invited to a German wedding, you may find some of the customs a bit surprising, if not confusing. So we're here to help. https://www.thelocal.de/20190605/10-things-you-need-to-know-before-attending-a-german-wedding Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:13:57 +0200 10-things-you-need-to-know-before-attending-a-german-wedding It's common to romanticize the parenting techniques of other countries, but some tendencies of German Eltern can leave foreigners utterly confused. https://www.thelocal.de/20191204/weird-things-german-parents-do-raising-their-kids Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:52:41 +0100 weird-things-german-parents-do-raising-their-kids If you're baffled by what the heck you’re supposed to call a pancake, it's not your fault. https://www.thelocal.de/20160906/9-simple-things-that-germans-have-way-too-many-words-for Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:37:30 +0200 9-simple-things-that-germans-have-way-too-many-words-for Some words in the German language are so culturally specific, they just don’t exist in English. https://www.thelocal.de/20180220/8-german-words-that-are-impossible-to-translate-into-english Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:42:28 +0100 8-german-words-that-are-impossible-to-translate-into-english December 16th marks 250 years since Beethoven's birth. Here are some of the most fascinating facts about the iconic German composer's incredible life. https://www.thelocal.de/20200225/10-fascinating-facts-about-beethoven Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:23:51 +0100 10-fascinating-facts-about-beethoven As much as English-speakers might feel insecure about their Deutsch skills when faced with Germans' comparatively widespread grasp of English, Germans themselves often mess up English - in some pretty hilarious ways. https://www.thelocal.de/20150902/10-times-germans-get-english-completely-wrong Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:34:06 +0200 10-times-germans-get-english-completely-wrong Here's our list of the 13 different kinds of people from the US you are likely to find in Germany. Which one are you? https://www.thelocal.de/20190612/the-13-americans-you-meet-in-germany Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:00:54 +0200 the-13-americans-you-meet-in-germany Whether you're "settled down" or still figuring out what you want to do with your life, these distinctly German words shed some light on life in your 30s. https://www.thelocal.de/20190918/9-words-that-perfectly-sum-up-being-in-your-30s Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:33:27 +0200 9-words-that-perfectly-sum-up-being-in-your-30s Unfortunately English let you down when you were trying to think of these things to say. https://www.thelocal.de/20161012/12-german-words-you-wont-find-in-english Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:29:09 +0200 12-german-words-you-wont-find-in-english While there are similarities between applying for jobs in Germany and in other countries, there are differences too. Here’s what you need to know about German language applications to help you nab the job you’ve always wanted. https://www.thelocal.de/20180418/10-ways-to-optimize-your-application-in-the-german-job-market Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:22:06 +0200 10-ways-to-optimize-your-application-in-the-german-job-market These ten novels, ranging from the late 19th century to the last couple of years, are modern German classics. Earning international acclaim, each one is essential reading. https://www.thelocal.de/20191021/10-german-best-books-list-kafka-mann-literature-grass Mon, 21 Oct 2019 19:12:14 +0200 10-german-best-books-list-kafka-mann-literature-grass Summer may be nearly over, but that doesn't mean you have to hide away at home. Take a look at our top picks of the many great galleries Germany has to offer. https://www.thelocal.de/20190815/the-top-10-german-galleries-to-visit-this-summer Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:42:33 +0200 the-top-10-german-galleries-to-visit-this-summer These German films are so good, not even The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari made the list. https://www.thelocal.de/20190808/10-german-films-to-watch-before-you-die-cinema-tv-oscars Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:28:30 +0200 10-german-films-to-watch-before-you-die-cinema-tv-oscars If you haven't done so already, you should make yourself familiar with the concept of Freikörperkultur (FKK) in Germany. This list should help get you started. https://www.thelocal.de/20190726/the-dos-and-donts-of-nudity-in-germany Fri, 26 Jul 2019 17:40:07 +0200 the-dos-and-donts-of-nudity-in-germany Think you know Thuringia well? Here are some lesser known facts about the state which lies smack dab in the middle of Germany, and gave birth to the Bauhaus movement. https://www.thelocal.de/20190711/10-things-you-probably-only-know-about-thuringia-if-you-live-there Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:40:49 +0200 10-things-you-probably-only-know-about-thuringia-if-you-live-there From German Expressionist Cinema to modern comedy, German film certainly has a lot to offer. https://www.thelocal.de/20190618/ten-must-see-german-films Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:43:00 +0200 ten-must-see-german-films Compared to people from countries like Italy or Brazil, Germans aren’t that well known for their gestures. But hand signals and interjections can communicate just as much as (if not more than) words, so you’d be wise to know what the ones on this list mean. https://www.thelocal.de/20180621/8-uniquely-german-gestures-and-interjections-that-need-explaining Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:59:51 +0200 8-uniquely-german-gestures-and-interjections-that-need-explaining The deadline to submit tax returns may have moved to July 31st. But you should still be prepared. Here's how to make tax day into your own personal pay day. https://www.thelocal.de/20190506/taxes-in-germany-how-to-get-more-money-back-on-your-return Mon, 06 May 2019 10:35:40 +0200 taxes-in-germany-how-to-get-more-money-back-on-your-return Monday 23rd April marks German Beer Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by visiting one of Germany’s some 1,500 breweries. https://www.thelocal.de/20190423/the-top-10-breweries-to-celebrate-german-beer-day Tue, 23 Apr 2019 11:43:23 +0200 the-top-10-breweries-to-celebrate-german-beer-day From a 1920s silent film to modern Hollywood blockbusters, we reveal the films you'll be surprised to learn were actually filmed in Germany, in locations such as 'Görliwood' and Tempelhof. https://www.thelocal.de/20181016/6-films-you-didnt-know-were-filmed-in-germany Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:08:36 +0200 6-films-you-didnt-know-were-filmed-in-germany