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 The German language is especially creative when it comes to complaining about the cold. We break down how native speakers moan about frosty temperatures - and how you can join along. https://www.thelocal.de/20200224/how-to-complain-abou-the-weather-like-a-german Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:55:24 +0100 how-to-complain-abou-the-weather-like-a-german It’s well known that a visit to the dentist isn’t a highlight of most people’s calendar. Nonetheless, making sure you know the rules around dental care in Germany can save you a lot of money and stress. https://www.thelocal.de/20201019/explained-how-dental-care-works-in-germany Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:59:30 +0200 explained-how-dental-care-works-in-germany With German Reunification Day falling on a Saturday this year, we asked The Local readers if they think Germany should allow for a replacement day off on a weekday. Here's the verdict. https://www.thelocal.de/20201002/should-germany-ensure-workers-get-a-day-off-for-every-public-holiday Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:36:40 +0200 should-germany-ensure-workers-get-a-day-off-for-every-public-holiday From worries over other people ignoring social distancing to watching movies, this is how international residents in Germany are getting through the partial lockdown in place to stem the spread of coronavirus. https://www.thelocal.de/20200409/people-are-breaking-the-rules-what-its-like-living-in-germany-during-the-coronavirus-lockdown Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:24:03 +0200 people-are-breaking-the-rules-what-its-like-living-in-germany-during-the-coronavirus-lockdown From people losing their jobs to worries about relatives living far away, here’s how Germany’s international residents are affected by the coronavirus crisis, and how they are getting through it. https://www.thelocal.de/20200325/how-germanys-international-residents-are-affected-by-the-coronavirus-pandemic Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:15:16 +0100 how-germanys-international-residents-are-affected-by-the-coronavirus-pandemic Unsure of what to say when you're out with your German friends? Here are a few words and phrases to keep you afloat throughout the night. https://www.thelocal.de/20200110/ten-essential-words-and-phrases-that-will-help-you-fit-in-on-a-night-out-in-germany Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:13:24 +0100 ten-essential-words-and-phrases-that-will-help-you-fit-in-on-a-night-out-in-germany Thinking about changing your career or wondering which states in Germany have the best salaries? Here's the lowdown. https://www.thelocal.de/20191212/explained-the-best-and-worst-paid-jobs-in-germany Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:16:25 +0100 explained-the-best-and-worst-paid-jobs-in-germany The German coalition parties on Sunday reached a deal on pension reform, thus avoiding a political crisis which threatened to collapse the government of Chancellor Angela Merkel. https://www.thelocal.de/20191111/grundrente-merkels-coalition-reaches-deal-on-germanys-pension-reform Mon, 11 Nov 2019 09:34:45 +0100 grundrente-merkels-coalition-reaches-deal-on-germanys-pension-reform Germany isn't short of history and culture and just a quick look at the country's most stunning landmarks proves this. But can you match the correct city which each of these German sights? https://www.thelocal.de/20180709/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-germanys-most-famous-landmarks Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:08:00 +0200 quiz-how-well-do-you-know-germanys-most-famous-landmarks Germany’s new Interior Minister caused uproar last week when he declared that "Islam doesn’t belong to Germany." The Germany expression is a headache to translate, partly because it is so deliberately vague. https://www.thelocal.de/20180321/does-islam-belong-to-germany-the-most-meaningless-debate-of-the-year Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:04:28 +0100 does-islam-belong-to-germany-the-most-meaningless-debate-of-the-year Brexit could 'tear apart' the supply chains on which the German car industry relies, but it will still hurt Britain more than Germany, the head of the powerful industry's lobby group tells The Local. https://www.thelocal.de/20180314/german-car-chief-the-automotive-industry-needs-stability Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:24:53 +0100 german-car-chief-the-automotive-industry-needs-stability