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 Berlin natives have nicknamed the capital's landmarks in rather unusual ways – reflecting both their unconventional appearances and what they say about the city’s equally extraordinary history. https://www.thelocal.de/20190903/how-to-understand-berlin-through-its-quirky-nicknamed Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:55:25 +0200 how-to-understand-berlin-through-its-quirky-nicknamed Coronavirus cases are going up around Germany, with infections spiking in some areas. Through maps and graphs, take a look at which regions are the most affected. https://www.thelocal.de/20201008/maps-where-in-germany-are-the-covid-19-hotspots-right-now Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:41:32 +0200 maps-where-in-germany-are-the-covid-19-hotspots-right-now We asked readers of The Local Germany about their thoughts on paying by cash or card. https://www.thelocal.de/20200918/they-thought-it-was-witchcraft-the-verdict-on-paying-with-card-in-germany Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:26:49 +0200 they-thought-it-was-witchcraft-the-verdict-on-paying-with-card-in-germany From long journeys wearing face masks to little social distancing, here's what The Local's Rachel Loxton found during a recent trip through Germany and Austria after travel restrictions were lifted. https://www.thelocal.de/20200731/whats-it-like-travelling-in-germany-and-crossing-borders-in-covid-times Fri, 31 Jul 2020 15:18:32 +0200 whats-it-like-travelling-in-germany-and-crossing-borders-in-covid-times German traits can quickly become part of everyday life after living in the country for a while. We asked which habits you just can't shake off, which ones you like – and which ones you try to avoid. https://www.thelocal.de/20200121/the-german-habits-internationals-say-they-cant-shake-off Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:27:24 +0100 the-german-habits-internationals-say-they-cant-shake-off The German language is renowned for its creativity with animal phrases- especially ones about pigs. But there are more creatures to look out for. https://www.thelocal.de/20200120/the-complete-guide-to-german-animal-themed-phrases Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:13:51 +0100 the-complete-guide-to-german-animal-themed-phrases Brexit is fuelling uncertainty among Brits in Germany – and prompting people to move countries. We spoke to one family who moved to Germany over concerns about medical shortages in the event of a no-deal. https://www.thelocal.de/20191108/with-chemo-you-cant-stop-giving-medicine-how-no-deal-brexit-medical-shortage-fears-pushed-a-uk-family-to-germany Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:47:54 +0100 with-chemo-you-cant-stop-giving-medicine-how-no-deal-brexit-medical-shortage-fears-pushed-a-uk-family-to-germany In her native UK, writer Miriam Partington was ready to ditch dating apps. But in Berlin she found them to be the perfect tool for getting settled, free from frustration. https://www.thelocal.de/20190910/dating-apps-the-unlikely-tool-that-helped-me-settle-in-germany Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:20:03 +0200 dating-apps-the-unlikely-tool-that-helped-me-settle-in-germany More than 2,000 Brits in Berlin have been given a residence permit ahead of Brexit, while thousands still haven’t applied. https://www.thelocal.de/20190715/painless-process-the-brits-whove-been-given-residence-permits-in-berlin-and-the-thousands-still-missing Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:20:48 +0200 painless-process-the-brits-whove-been-given-residence-permits-in-berlin-and-the-thousands-still-missing Brexit is having a huge impact on the lives of British people in Germany. Here, The Local's Rachel Loxton reflects on how it shaped her decision to move to Berlin, and the role it's played in her journey since then. https://www.thelocal.de/20190205/on-brexit-and-belonging-reflections-of-a-scot-in-germany Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:06:08 +0100 on-brexit-and-belonging-reflections-of-a-scot-in-germany Nobody wants to get the sack, but it can happen to us all. We look in detail at the rights you have if you are given a dreaded job dismissal. https://www.thelocal.de/20181114/10-golden-rules-to-know-if-you-lose-your-job-in-germany Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:32:41 +0100 10-golden-rules-to-know-if-you-lose-your-job-in-germany Classic cuisine such as 'Aufschnitte' isn’t a relic of the past, but it will have to adapt to survive. https://www.thelocal.de/20180925/how-traditional-german-cuisine-overcoming Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:53:46 +0200 how-traditional-german-cuisine-overcoming There are unwritten rules in German society of which unsuspecting expats can often fall foul. Have you broken some of these top 5? https://www.thelocal.de/20180725/five-social-blunders-that-expats-are-guilty-of Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:03:21 +0200 five-social-blunders-that-expats-are-guilty-of Maybe it is in my blood, or maybe I’ve just been here for too long. But I’ve noticed myself picking up ever more German habits - and I’m not sure I’m happy about it. https://www.thelocal.de/20180322/the-odd-ways-ive-noticed-myself-slowly-becoming-a-german Thu, 22 Mar 2018 17:11:08 +0100 the-odd-ways-ive-noticed-myself-slowly-becoming-a-german Moving into a new place in Germany comes with various challenges. Whether it be finding the right Hausverwaltung or buying a kitchen, money and time can fly out the window if you’re not careful. https://www.thelocal.de/20180320/the-things-you-need-to-watch-out-for-when-you-move-house-in-germany Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:51:48 +0100 the-things-you-need-to-watch-out-for-when-you-move-house-in-germany Even the most ardent admirer of the language of Goethe would have to admit that the language is somewhat clunky at times. Luckily Germans have found a way around this, and the results have even seeped into English. https://www.thelocal.de/20180309/the-real-meanings-behind-german-words-that-are-even-used-in-english Fri, 09 Mar 2018 18:12:34 +0100 the-real-meanings-behind-german-words-that-are-even-used-in-english