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 With the water quality standards of a city swimming pool, but the chlorine-free natural aesthetics of a lake, Germany's 'Naturbäder' are definitely worth the visit. Here are some of the best ones to visit in Bavaria. https://www.thelocal.de/20260730/are-these-the-most-beautiful-natural-swimming-pools-in-bavaria Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:44:21 +0200 are-these-the-most-beautiful-natural-swimming-pools-in-bavaria Drinking water supplies in the capital of Bavaria are at risk of running low, so the city has issued a decree prohibiting a number of uses and called on residents to save. https://www.thelocal.de/20260715/no-filling-pools-or-watering-lawns-munich-issues-decree-to-save-water Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:22:01 +0200 no-filling-pools-or-watering-lawns-munich-issues-decree-to-save-water From water use warnings and airplane evacuations to a spike in swimming accidents, here are some of the ways the on-going heatwave is affecting life around Germany - and how to find a place to cool down if needed. https://www.thelocal.de/20260623/how-extreme-heat-is-wreaking-havoc-on-daily-life-in-germany Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:57:30 +0200 how-extreme-heat-is-wreaking-havoc-on-daily-life-in-germany Flights were suspended for around an hour at Munich airport on Saturday due to a suspected drone sighting, police and airport authorities told AFP. https://www.thelocal.de/20260530/flights-suspended-at-munich-airport-due-to-drone-sighting Sat, 30 May 2026 10:26:18 +0200 flights-suspended-at-munich-airport-due-to-drone-sighting Around 300 passengers were evacuated from a regional train travelling near Ingolstadt, Bavaria, on Sunday after it broke down due to a technical fault. https://www.thelocal.de/20260525/hundreds-evacuated-from-train-in-bavaria-after-power-outage Mon, 25 May 2026 10:32:39 +0200 hundreds-evacuated-from-train-in-bavaria-after-power-outage 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 15:30:47 +0100 six-things-to-do-on-a-rainy-day-in-munich Munich's surfers celebrated Friday as the German city officially gave them the green light to again ride a river wave after a stormy year for the attraction. https://www.thelocal.de/20260509/surfs-up-again-on-munich-river-after-choppy-year Sat, 09 May 2026 16:34:31 +0200 surfs-up-again-on-munich-river-after-choppy-year 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