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 Covid crisis and the German response has revealed a lot about the country. From a stubborn stance on cash to an undisputed obsession with Mallorca, here's what we've learned, writes Rachel Loxton. https://www.thelocal.de/20210607/7-things-the-covid-19-crisis-has-taught-us-about-germany Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:04:22 +0200 7-things-the-covid-19-crisis-has-taught-us-about-germany Almost half of people in Germany want to continue wearing masks to protect against disease even after the pandemic ends, according to a new survey. Who is in support - and who isn't? https://www.thelocal.de/20210602/will-germans-continue-wearing-face-masks-after-the-pandemic Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:38:43 +0200 will-germans-continue-wearing-face-masks-after-the-pandemic Working as an au pair can be a great way to experience the German language and culture, while saving money on living expenses. One British au pair in Berlin breaks down what she learned from the experience amid the corona crisis. https://www.thelocal.de/20210427/how-to-be-an-au-pair-in-germany-during-the-pandemic Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:15:25 +0200 how-to-be-an-au-pair-in-germany-during-the-pandemic Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Germans to accept nationwide pandemic restrictions that came into force at midnight on Saturday. https://www.thelocal.de/20210425/chancellor-angela-merkel-defends-new-strict-covid-measures Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:14:08 +0200 chancellor-angela-merkel-defends-new-strict-covid-measures Germany plans to ease some of the current coronavirus restrictions for people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, according to a draft text drawn up by the government and seen by AFP at the weekend. https://www.thelocal.de/20210425/germany-mulls-easing-virus-curbs-for-vaccinated-people Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:59:09 +0200 germany-mulls-easing-virus-curbs-for-vaccinated-people The German government is set to upgrade its growth forecast for this year as industry holds up well to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Saturday. https://www.thelocal.de/20210424/germany-economy-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-by-2022-at-the-latest Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:19:24 +0200 germany-economy-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-by-2022-at-the-latest Angela Merkel's conservatives on Tuesday confirmed Armin Laschet's nomination as their chancellor candidate in September's election, as his rival conceded following a bitter battle that has left the bloc deeply divided. https://www.thelocal.de/20210420/german-conservatives-bid-to-confirm-controversial-laschet-nomination-for-chancellor Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:27:07 +0200 german-conservatives-bid-to-confirm-controversial-laschet-nomination-for-chancellor Some 20 percent of Germans have now had the first dose of their vaccination against the coronavirus. A leading immunologist assesses whether this is already helping to lower the severity of the country's third wave of infections. https://www.thelocal.de/20210418/first-success-is-germanys-accelerated-vaccine-rollout-impacting-third-wave Sun, 18 Apr 2021 14:15:02 +0200 first-success-is-germanys-accelerated-vaccine-rollout-impacting-third-wave Germany is in the grip of a third Covid wave, with intensive care beds filling up. As politicians and medical experts talk of a “lockdown”, many people are confused. Aren’t we already in a lockdown? No, and this is part of the confusion, writes Rachel Loxton. https://www.thelocal.de/20210410/opinion-germany-has-never-had-a-real-covid-lockdown Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:25:09 +0200 opinion-germany-has-never-had-a-real-covid-lockdown Berlin is renowned for its culture of thrill and excess, but the pandemic has put a spanner in the works. Now the capitol is home to another trend: Germany’s first non-alcoholic Späti.  https://www.thelocal.de/20210408/berlins-first-sober-spati-is-mindful-drinking-the-new-trend-amid-the-pandemic Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:19:58 +0200 berlins-first-sober-spati-is-mindful-drinking-the-new-trend-amid-the-pandemic For the second day running, there were more than 4,000 patients with Covid-19 in intensive care units in Germany, numbers not previously seen since early February. https://www.thelocal.de/20210405/covid-intensive-care-numbers-above-4000-for-second-day Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:10:33 +0200 covid-intensive-care-numbers-above-4000-for-second-day Almost two-thirds of Germans don't believe that Germany will be able to keep its promise of offering a Covid-19 vaccine to everyone who wants one by September 21st. https://www.thelocal.de/20210405/poll-majority-of-germans-doubt-germany-will-meet-september-vaccination-target Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:38:49 +0200 poll-majority-of-germans-doubt-germany-will-meet-september-vaccination-target As Chancellor Angela Merkel reverses her decision to introduce tougher lockdown measures over Easter to halt the spread of Covid-19, we explain the current state of the pandemic. https://www.thelocal.de/20210324/one-year-on-the-charts-and-maps-that-explain-the-state-of-the-pandemic-in-germany Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:46:00 +0100 one-year-on-the-charts-and-maps-that-explain-the-state-of-the-pandemic-in-germany "I never thought it would happen to me," said Petra, who found herself living on the street in Berlin as the pandemic gripped Europe's top economy one year ago. https://www.thelocal.de/20210323/how-the-pandemic-is-sharpening-the-plight-of-berlins-homeless-women Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:36:05 +0100 how-the-pandemic-is-sharpening-the-plight-of-berlins-homeless-women When Charlotte Hall first moved to Berlin, she thought her partner back in the UK would come soon after. But Covid-19 regulations and new post-Brexit laws have led to a more complicated situation. https://www.thelocal.de/20210312/moving-to-germany-how-ive-kept-my-long-distance-relationship-alive-during-the-pandemic-and-brexit Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:47:00 +0100 moving-to-germany-how-ive-kept-my-long-distance-relationship-alive-during-the-pandemic-and-brexit From Impfneid (vaccine envy) to Abstandbier (socially distanced beer), these words are so hot right now. https://www.thelocal.de/20210224/the-new-german-words-that-perfectly-describe-the-coronavirus-pandemic Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:45:55 +0100 the-new-german-words-that-perfectly-describe-the-coronavirus-pandemic Germany’s health minister said on Saturday, January 30th, that the country had already ordered vaccines for 2022, in case people need booster jabs, Reuters reports. https://www.thelocal.de/20210131/germany-has-already-secured-vaccines-for-next-year-report Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:23:58 +0100 germany-has-already-secured-vaccines-for-next-year-report The number of dog owners in Germany soared last year as people spent more time at home during the partial lockdowns. https://www.thelocal.de/20210122/dog-days-germany-sees-extreme-demand-for-pups-during-pandemic Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:43:37 +0100 dog-days-germany-sees-extreme-demand-for-pups-during-pandemic Germany's defence minister on Wednesday offered up to 10,000 soldiers to help carry out coronavirus tests in care homes as the country continues to struggle with high infection numbers. https://www.thelocal.de/20210114/german-bundeswehr-offers-10000-soldiers-to-help-virus-fight Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:15:26 +0100 german-bundeswehr-offers-10000-soldiers-to-help-virus-fight The German government has credited the country's 'heroic' youth with having the courage to do what was needed to fight the 2020 coronavirus pandemic: 'absolutely nothing'. Who said Germans had no sense of humour? https://www.thelocal.de/20201115/we-stayed-on-our-asses-german-advert-hails-courage-of-young-heroes-who-fought-2020-pandemic Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:23:08 +0100 we-stayed-on-our-asses-german-advert-hails-courage-of-young-heroes-who-fought-2020-pandemic