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 Feeling confused by the ever-changing travel restrictions in Germany? We've put together the latest rules for all states. https://www.thelocal.de/20201020/what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-internal-travel-rules-right-now-october-20 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:32:19 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-internal-travel-rules-right-now-october-20 The southern state of Bavaria is struggling with rising coronavirus cases. These are where the hotspots are, and the new measures being brought in to try and control the spread. https://www.thelocal.de/20200925/what-you-need-to-know-about-new-coronavirus-measures-in-munich-and-bavaria Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:43:50 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-new-coronavirus-measures-in-munich-and-bavaria There's an increased demand on the real estate market in Germany at the moment, and there's drama looming for tenants in Berlin. Here's a look at what's going on. https://www.thelocal.de/20200810/explained-whats-happening-to-house-prices-and-rents-in-germany-amid-the-coronavirus-crisis Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:17:03 +0200 explained-whats-happening-to-house-prices-and-rents-in-germany-amid-the-coronavirus-crisis Not filed your tax return in Germany yet? Don’t panic, there's still a few days left. Whether you're self-employed or an employee, we spoke to a tax expert to get answers to some key questions on taxes in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20190704/what-you-need-to-know-about-submitting-your-tax-return-in-germany Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:46:35 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-submitting-your-tax-return-in-germany Has the steep rise in workplace absenteeism due to mental health issues led to changing attitudes in Germany? Or should you still keep your mental health issues to yourself? Experts and readers weighed in. https://www.thelocal.de/20200407/mental-health-in-the-german-workplace Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:41:15 +0200 mental-health-in-the-german-workplace From video chats with doctors to accessing patient files online, here's how German health care is slated to digitalize in the coming year. https://www.thelocal.de/20200109/how-german-health-care-will-become-more-digital-in-2020 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:33:01 +0100 how-german-health-care-will-become-more-digital-in-2020 The US sanctions slapped on a controversial Russian gas pipeline to Europe will likely delay the project by several months but it will still be completed next year, a top German official said Monday https://www.thelocal.de/20191223/germany-expects-us-sanctions-to-slightly-delay-russian-pipeline Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:27:43 +0100 germany-expects-us-sanctions-to-slightly-delay-russian-pipeline Whether for buying or renting, Berlin has one of the most quickly growing - and diverse - property markets in the world. Here's what housing experts predict the capital will see in the future. https://www.thelocal.de/20190726/what-you-need-to-know-about-berlins-turbulent-housing-market Fri, 26 Jul 2019 18:44:41 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-berlins-turbulent-housing-market The demand for new homes is not being met in German cities – but there are too many new builds in rural areas. https://www.thelocal.de/20190722/new-homes-not-being-built-where-needed-in-germany Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:14:57 +0200 new-homes-not-being-built-where-needed-in-germany 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 Beginning in Berlin Wednesday, organizations across Germany are hosting events and exhibitions to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus art school. The event programme spans the entire year and will be, much like the strategy of founder Walter Gropius, all-encompassing. https://www.thelocal.de/20190116/germany-begins-bauhaus-centenary-celebrations-with-year-long-programme Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:33:53 +0100 germany-begins-bauhaus-centenary-celebrations-with-year-long-programme Cemeteries in Germany are more than resting places. Rather their histories and changing design make them spots to reflect on what it means to be alive today. https://www.thelocal.de/20180719/the-unexpected-things-cemeteries-can-teach-you-about-germany Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:44:39 +0200 the-unexpected-things-cemeteries-can-teach-you-about-germany 94-year-old Mosche Samter has brought his childhood memories of Germany before the Nazi seizure of power to life in hundreds of hand-crafted miniature models. https://www.thelocal.de/20180717/94-year-old-israeli-recreates-his-german-childhood-in-miniature Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:05:23 +0200 94-year-old-israeli-recreates-his-german-childhood-in-miniature The Bavarian city of Aschaffenburg may be small and not as well known across Germany, but among its advantages are its growing international scene, proximity to neighbouring travel spots and beautiful parks, says Smita Bhooplapur. https://www.thelocal.de/20180517/the-bavarian-nice-what-life-is-like-in-aschaffenburg Thu, 17 May 2018 14:54:23 +0200 the-bavarian-nice-what-life-is-like-in-aschaffenburg The question of whether Germany owes Poland war reparations - an issue recently revived by Warsaw - is a complex entanglement of historical, ethical, diplomatic and economic factors. Here are the key elements. https://www.thelocal.de/20171108/key-things-to-know-about-german-war-reparations-and-poland Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:18:05 +0100 key-things-to-know-about-german-war-reparations-and-poland The far-right AfD party won single-digit support in Lower Saxony's local elections on Sunday, with Chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU still the leading force in the northwestern state. https://www.thelocal.de/20160912/far-right-afd-slips-to-fourth-place-in-lower-saxony-vote Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:19:50 +0200 far-right-afd-slips-to-fourth-place-in-lower-saxony-vote Germany wants Algeria and Morocco to take back their nationals with no residence permits in Germany after a sharp rise in asylum seekers from the two North African countries, officials said Friday. https://www.thelocal.de/20160116/germany-wants-algeria-and-morocco-to-take-back-deportees Sat, 16 Jan 2016 12:41:02 +0100 germany-wants-algeria-and-morocco-to-take-back-deportees Star Formula One driver Nico Rosberg confirmed on Monday that he and his wife Vivian are now the parents of a baby girl, saying the couple were “overwhelmed and totally in love”. https://www.thelocal.de/20150831/rosberg-overwhelmed-by-baby-daughter Mon, 31 Aug 2015 13:34:35 +0200 rosberg-overwhelmed-by-baby-daughter Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel lamented the "insufficient" progress in resolving the Ukraine crisis after a telephone conversation Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a source close to the French president. https://www.thelocal.de/20150622/france-germany-merkel-hollande-ukraine-slow-progress Mon, 22 Jun 2015 18:30:51 +0200 france-germany-merkel-hollande-ukraine-slow-progress Israel's defence ministry said on Monday that it had a signed a contract worth €430 million to buy four German corvettes. https://www.thelocal.de/20150511/israel-to-buy-four-german-warships Mon, 11 May 2015 14:13:17 +0200 israel-to-buy-four-german-warships