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 EXPLAINED: What you need to know about applying for German citizenship Many people, including Brits, are considering applying for German citizenship. Here’s what you need to know about the process. https://www.thelocal.de/20191220/explained-what-you-need-to-know-about-applying-for-german-citizenship Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:07:45 +0100 explained-what-you-need-to-know-about-applying-for-german-citizenship Brexit problems: How I was wrongly told to pay €1,500 fees at German university Receiving a letter wrongly informing me that I would have to begin paying tuition fees of €1,500 per semester due to Brexit wasn’t a very pleasant surprise – in fact it made me feel unwelcome in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20200219/brexit-problems-how-i-was-wrongly-told-to-pay-1500-tuition-fees-at-german-university Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:29:47 +0100 brexit-problems-how-i-was-wrongly-told-to-pay-1500-tuition-fees-at-german-university Seven maps that explain the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia One of Germany's largest states, North Rhine-Westphalia has been a combined Bundesland since 1946. Here are a series of maps breaking down different aspects of the state, from employment to language. https://www.thelocal.de/20191104/maps-that-help-explain-north-rhine-westphalia Mon, 04 Nov 2019 17:37:23 +0100 maps-that-help-explain-north-rhine-westphalia Good knowledge of German results in ‘better pay’ for foreigners Do you need to have fluent German to live and work in Germany? It's a debate that provokes strong reactions. Now a new study has found strong language skills increase foreigners' chances of being paid more. https://www.thelocal.de/20191008/good-knowledge-of-german-in-foreigners-results-in-better-pay Tue, 08 Oct 2019 15:09:26 +0200 good-knowledge-of-german-in-foreigners-results-in-better-pay Seven unmissable events in Germany in June 2019 From asparagus festivals to open-air music extravaganzas, here are our picks for the top events in June. https://www.thelocal.de/20190605/7-unmissable-events-in-june-2019-in-germany Wed, 05 Jun 2019 10:44:59 +0200 7-unmissable-events-in-june-2019-in-germany From Anti-Valentine's to Black Pride celebrations: 7 events not to miss in February 2019 Whether watching epic films, riding in a hot air balloon, or dancing samba by the sea, there's a lot in store in February 2019. https://www.thelocal.de/20190201/7-events-you-wont-want-to-miss-in-february-2019-in-germany Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:12:53 +0100 7-events-you-wont-want-to-miss-in-february-2019-in-germany Sign up today for half price student membership with The Local We want students to be able to read all the articles we produce about studying and living in Germany. As such, we’ve created a special half price membership offer. https://www.thelocal.de/20180531/studying-in-germany-sign-up-for-half-price-student-membership-with-the-local Thu, 31 May 2018 14:48:50 +0200 studying-in-germany-sign-up-for-half-price-student-membership-with-the-local