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 Seven must-read German books written by women Goethe, Schiller, Kafka, and many other famous names in the German literary cannon are men. Yet some of the most influential books written in German, whether contemporary or classic, are written by women. https://www.thelocal.de/20191105/7-german-books-7-female-authors Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:11:25 +0100 7-german-books-7-female-authors Five crimes that expats are bound to commit in Germany Germans famously love to follow ‘ze rules.’ Expats new to Germany and not yet versed in the intricacies of the law might inadvertently land themselves in trouble with the authorities or — at the very least — with onlookers witnessing the cultural crime. But thanks to Germany’s correcting culture, expats swiftly learn the law of this land, as friends deliver lectures in proper conduct and strangers transform into schoolmasters. https://www.thelocal.de/20180730/crimes-that-expats Mon, 30 Jul 2018 18:27:26 +0200 crimes-that-expats Housing in Germany: Here’s where rent prices are going up (and down) Rents are still heading upwards in many German cities – but there's a notable exception. https://www.thelocal.de/20200527/housing-heres-where-rents-in-germany-are-going-up-and-down Wed, 27 May 2020 11:49:13 +0200 housing-heres-where-rents-in-germany-are-going-up-and-down 'Room for improvement': How Germany's schools compare to the rest of Europe Germany was among the top European countries in the latest PISA report measuring the abilities of students across the world – but performances have fallen compared to previous years. https://www.thelocal.de/20191203/how-germanys-schools-compare-to-the-rest-of-europe Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:30:37 +0100 how-germanys-schools-compare-to-the-rest-of-europe Grüß Gott, Moin, Hallo! The complete guide to regional dialects around Germany Learning German is made trickier by significant regional differences. We break down the linguistic features of Deutschland's dialects and where you'll hear them. https://www.thelocal.de/20180906/regional-dialects-around-germany Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:20:16 +0200 regional-dialects-around-germany The German words you need to know for flu season With temperatures dipping across Germany, cold and flu season is upon us. We’ve compiled a list of words to help you navigate the season. https://www.thelocal.de/20181008/ho Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:57:58 +0200 ho