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: How Germany's new multibillion aid package will benefit you The government has agreed on a huge economic stimulus package aimed at kick-starting the economy and supporting people in Germany. From families to consumers and business owners, this is how it measures up. https://www.thelocal.de/20200604/explained-how-germanys-new-multi-billion-aid-package-will-benefit-you Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:22:15 +0200 explained-how-germanys-new-multi-billion-aid-package-will-benefit-you Explained: How new poverty ‘problem regions’ are emerging in Germany Overall poverty is declining slightly in Germany, a new report has found. But there are deep divides and new ‘problem regions’ emerging. https://www.thelocal.de/20191212/explained-how-new-poverty-problem-regions-are-emerging-in-germany Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:10:49 +0100 explained-how-new-poverty-problem-regions-are-emerging-in-germany Do you really need to see a doctor to stay off work in Germany? In Germany, workplaces require employees to provide a sick note from a GP when they are ill. But do you really need to visit a doctor for the certificate? A court case is raising these questions. https://www.thelocal.de/20191121/should-you-be-allowed-to-use-whatsapp-sicknote-service-to-stay-off-work-in-germany Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:14:46 +0100 should-you-be-allowed-to-use-whatsapp-sicknote-service-to-stay-off-work-in-germany The truth laid bare: What you need to know about Germany’s sauna culture Germans love nothing more than enjoying a hot sauna during the colder months, but it can be a genuine culture shock for those who aren’t used to it. Here's how to embrace (and prepare) for it. https://www.thelocal.de/20191024/the-truth-laid-bare-what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-sauna-culture Thu, 24 Oct 2019 15:44:35 +0200 the-truth-laid-bare-what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-sauna-culture 'Liberal, tolerant and diverse': A Pakistani's experience living in Berlin Pakistani journalist Adnan Aamir experienced many culture shocks during his time working in Berlin - some very different than he had expected. https://www.thelocal.de/20191004/a-pakistanis-experiece-living-in-berlin Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:41:47 +0200 a-pakistanis-experiece-living-in-berlin Tax deadlines, banknotes and pollen: Everything that changes in May 2019 in Germany From extra time for tax returns to cheaper calls to European countries, there’s lots of changes in store in Germany in May. https://www.thelocal.de/20190426/tax-deadlines-banknotes-and-pollen-everything-that-changes-in-may-2019-in-germany Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:51:18 +0200 tax-deadlines-banknotes-and-pollen-everything-that-changes-in-may-2019-in-germany Quiz: How well do you know these German political figures? Germany is a country steeped in political history. Past and present, there are innumerable German politicians who have influenced the shape of Germany. But how many of them can you recognize? https://www.thelocal.de/20181204/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-these-german-political-figures Tue, 04 Dec 2018 13:00:03 +0100 quiz-how-well-do-you-know-these-german-political-figures Remembering the time Brits turned sleepy spa town Baden-Baden into Germany's party capital After England narrowly missed out on a World Cup final this year, we look back at the time the squad’s other halves stole the spotlight in Baden-Baden and ask: has this unassuming spa town on the edge of the Black Forest always been the secret rock star of Germany? https://www.thelocal.de/20180712/remembering-the-time-brits-turned-sleepy-spa-town-baden-baden-into-germanys-party-capital Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:27:55 +0200 remembering-the-time-brits-turned-sleepy-spa-town-baden-baden-into-germanys-party-capital