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 third round of 'No Kings' protests against Donald Trump and his leadership of the US government is set to take place on Saturday, March 28th. Here's where demonstrations are planned in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20260326/no-kings-where-in-germany-are-anti-trump-protests-planned-on-saturday Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:09:56 +0100 no-kings-where-in-germany-are-anti-trump-protests-planned-on-saturday Following the run-off mayoral election on Sunday, the capital of Bavaria is set to have a Green party mayor for the first time - and that's not the only surprising detail of this sensational election. https://www.thelocal.de/20260323/who-is-munichs-new-green-mayor-and-what-does-his-victory-mean Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:20:29 +0100 who-is-munichs-new-green-mayor-and-what-does-his-victory-mean Four years after moving to Germany for his master's degree, Saad Arshad shares his top advice on language, jobs and managing expectations for people following in his footsteps. https://www.thelocal.de/20260320/the-community-is-growing-an-immigrants-guide-to-starting-a-new-life-in-germany Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:41:49 +0100 the-community-is-growing-an-immigrants-guide-to-starting-a-new-life-in-germany Municipal and district elections were held across the state of Bavaria on Sunday. Run-off elections will go forward in Munich and several other large cities where legacy party candidates have seen their support slip. https://www.thelocal.de/20260309/the-winners-and-losers-of-bavarias-local-elections Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:02:36 +0100 the-winners-and-losers-of-bavarias-local-elections About 200,000 people joined a demonstration against the Iranian government in Munich on Saturday, police said, as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. https://www.thelocal.de/20260214/200000-join-iran-demonstration-in-munich Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:55:55 +0100 200000-join-iran-demonstration-in-munich German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged Friday a rift had opened up between Europe and the United States but issued an appeal to Washington: "Let's repair and revive transatlantic trust together." https://www.thelocal.de/20260213/germanys-merz-urges-us-to-repair-ties-with-europe Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:53:42 +0100 germanys-merz-urges-us-to-repair-ties-with-europe From next year, every state in Germany will offer Bildungsurlaub or educational leave for employees – except Bavaria. Why? https://www.thelocal.de/20260211/bildungsurlaub-why-is-bavaria-the-only-german-state-not-to-offer-educational-leave Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:39:20 +0100 bildungsurlaub-why-is-bavaria-the-only-german-state-not-to-offer-educational-leave With high numbers of job posts across technical trades, healthcare, engineering, logistics and administration, the Bavarian capital seems to have plenty of opportunities for job-seekers this year. https://www.thelocal.de/20260205/which-roles-are-companies-in-munich-hiring-for-at-the-start-of-2026 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:45:57 +0100 which-roles-are-companies-in-munich-hiring-for-at-the-start-of-2026 The organisers of the Munich Security Conference said Friday they had rescinded invitations to the Iranian government for this year's event following a violent crackdown against a wave of protests. https://www.thelocal.de/20260117/munich-security-conference-disinvites-iranian-officials Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:26:11 +0100 munich-security-conference-disinvites-iranian-officials January 6th marks Three Kings Day, a public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt. Here's a look at how and why it's celebrated. https://www.thelocal.de/20200106/germany-public-holiday-why-is-three-kings-day-celebrated Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:31:56 +0100 germany-public-holiday-why-is-three-kings-day-celebrated Kreuzberg or Mitte? St. Pauli or Altona? Schwabing or Maxvorstadt? A data-driven study of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Germany's cities claims to have the answer. https://www.thelocal.de/20251030/ranked-the-trendiest-neighbourhoods-in-germany Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:57:39 +0100 ranked-the-trendiest-neighbourhoods-in-germany Bavaria has maintained state-wide bans on cannabis use in parks and other places since shortly after recreational use of the substance was legalised last year. Now a state court has ruled that a ban in the English Garden was unlawful. https://www.thelocal.de/20251127/court-overturns-cannabis-ban-in-munichs-english-garden Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:53:02 +0100 court-overturns-cannabis-ban-in-munichs-english-garden In most German states visitors can expect to pay a local tax for overnight stays at hotels. But a recent court ruling in Bavaria confirmed that hotel taxes may not be collected in the southern 'Free State'. https://www.thelocal.de/20251124/where-in-germany-youll-pay-hotel-tax-and-why-you-wont-in-bavaria Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:17:05 +0100 where-in-germany-youll-pay-hotel-tax-and-why-you-wont-in-bavaria Rents in Germany’s biggest cities are soaring, except in Berlin, where prices have unexpectedly dipped. Which cities are seeing the fastest increases, and what does it mean for renters and buyers. https://www.thelocal.de/20251104/dusseldorf-and-leipzig-the-surprising-german-cities-where-rents-are-rising-fastest Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:50:54 +0100 dusseldorf-and-leipzig-the-surprising-german-cities-where-rents-are-rising-fastest A two-thirds majority in the German city of Munich voted in favour of a bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044 in a referendum on Sunday. https://www.thelocal.de/20251027/munich-voters-approve-plan-to-bid-for-summer-olympics Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:52:20 +0100 munich-voters-approve-plan-to-bid-for-summer-olympics Munich is a city that's known for its outdoor lifestyle, from sprawling parks to al fresco dining. But on rainy days - which tend to come often in Germany - you can still find plenty to do. https://www.thelocal.de/20250115/six-things-to-do-on-a-rainy-day-in-munich Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:30:47 +0100 six-things-to-do-on-a-rainy-day-in-munich Oktoberfest remained closed for much of Wednesday as police investigated a bomb threat and the death of a suspect. Here's what we know so far about the closure and the explosions and blaze in northern Munich. https://www.thelocal.de/20251001/qa-what-we-know-about-the-fire-in-munich-and-why-oktoberfest-closed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:59:52 +0200 qa-what-we-know-about-the-fire-in-munich-and-why-oktoberfest-closed Germany's famed Oktoberfest was briefly shut Wednesday after threats against it by a man who appeared to have torched his parents' home with family inside, and was later found with an explosives-laden backpack. https://www.thelocal.de/20251001/police-mobilise-as-blasts-heard-in-burning-house-in-munich Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:38:31 +0200 police-mobilise-as-blasts-heard-in-burning-house-in-munich Several German destinations have been recommended by travel writers as being among the best places to visit in 2025. If you live in Germany, or are planning to visit soon, here are some places to consider visiting this year. https://www.thelocal.de/20250102/four-places-in-germany-experts-say-you-should-visit-in-2025 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:43:06 +0100 four-places-in-germany-experts-say-you-should-visit-in-2025 Salaries are higher in Frankfurt while Munich has higher housing costs, according to a recent report. The Local looks at average salaries and apartment prices to get a sense of how affordable Germany’s big cities really are. https://www.thelocal.de/20250728/berlin-frankfurt-and-munich-how-expensive-is-life-in-germanys-big-cities Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:45:31 +0200 berlin-frankfurt-and-munich-how-expensive-is-life-in-germanys-big-cities