The Local Germany 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 13 things foreigners do that make Germans really uncomfortable From saying sorry all the time or asking for tap water to saying I love you too often, here are 13 ways to make your German friends (or strangers) feel awkward. https://www.thelocal.de/20190801/13-things-foreigners-do-that-make-germans-really-uncomfortable Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:35:30 +0200 13-things-foreigners-do-that-make-germans-really-uncomfortable What you need to know about Germany's new coronavirus measures for autumn The government and states agreed new measures to try and control the spread of Covid-19 this autumn and winter. From new travel rules to limits on social gatherings, here's what you should know. https://www.thelocal.de/20201015/what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-new-coronavirus-measures-for-autumn-and-winter Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:09:02 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-new-coronavirus-measures-for-autumn-and-winter 10 weird taboos you should never break in Germany Moving to a new country and blending in with the locals is never an easy task. So we put together a guide to some social faux-pas that you should do your best to avoid in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20190906/10-weird-taboos-you-should-never-break-in-germany Fri, 06 Sep 2019 17:42:17 +0200 10-weird-taboos-you-should-never-break-in-germany Düsseldorf Helau! How I embraced the Rhineland's carnival celebrations To celebrate carnival season, The Local visited Düsseldorf and found the spirits of revellers could not be dampened by stormy weather. https://www.thelocal.de/20200226/dsseldorf-helau-how-i-embraced-the-rhinelands-carnival-celebrations Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:57:08 +0100 dsseldorf-helau-how-i-embraced-the-rhinelands-carnival-celebrations 'Sex is easy to find in Berlin': Foreigners on love, hook-ups and friendship in Germany Language is a barrier and Berlin is “Never Never Land” – but our readers say there are also positive parts to meeting people in Germany, including the fact non-romantic love often blossoms. https://www.thelocal.de/20200213/dating-and-relationships-in-germany Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:56:23 +0100 dating-and-relationships-in-germany 5 key things you need to know about German working culture If you’re keen on moving here for work, you should know about the cultural differences in the German workplace. We spoke to an intercultural trainer to find out how you can deal with them. https://www.thelocal.de/20200120/5-key-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-german-workplace Mon, 20 Jan 2020 18:44:30 +0100 5-key-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-german-workplace People think life in Berlin ends outside the Ringbahn. They’re wrong Columnist Floraidh Clement explains why a decision forced on her - living outside Berlin’s famed Ringbahn - has been a surprisingly good fit with her lifestyle... and has helped improve her German. https://www.thelocal.de/20180628/people-think-life-in-berlin-ends-outside-the-ringbahn-theyre-wrong Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:56:46 +0200 people-think-life-in-berlin-ends-outside-the-ringbahn-theyre-wrong Why is German public reluctant to back UK over ‘Russian’ nerve agent attack? While the German government has publicly backed Great Britain in the Sergei Skripal affair, the public are less willing to blame Russia for the attack. We spoke to experts to find out why. https://www.thelocal.de/20180406/why-is-german-public-reluctant-to-back-uk-over-russian-nerve-agent-attack Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:17:12 +0200 why-is-german-public-reluctant-to-back-uk-over-russian-nerve-agent-attack