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 Germany hit hard by Trump's car tariff hike, Forest fire continues to burn in the Chiemgau Alps, 76 percent of Germans dissatisfied with government and more news on Monday, May 4th. https://www.thelocal.de/20260504/today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-121 Mon, 04 May 2026 08:41:19 +0200 today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-121 Many foreigners who don't speak German - or have only basic knowledge - hope to find a job in Germany. We look at recent data and analyse how open the job market is to non-German speakers. https://www.thelocal.de/20241125/can-you-get-a-job-in-germany-without-german-language-skills Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:10:04 +0100 can-you-get-a-job-in-germany-without-german-language-skills From street parades and fireworks to art weekends, food festivals and more bank holidays than you can shake a stick at – May in Germany is all about shorts, t-shirts and long lunches in the sun. https://www.thelocal.de/20260428/whats-on-in-germany-ten-unmissable-events-in-may-2026 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:53:32 +0200 whats-on-in-germany-ten-unmissable-events-in-may-2026 As spring moves toward summer, parks and open spaces around Germany become the site of loud and wild 'open-airs'. Here's your guide to the outdoor day parties to catch this year, and a few tips for making the most of them. https://www.thelocal.de/20260424/the-ultimate-guide-to-germanys-open-air-parties-in-2026 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:17:33 +0200 the-ultimate-guide-to-germanys-open-air-parties-in-2026 The federal cabinet has approved sweeping health reforms aimed at saving billions. From higher medication costs to changes for families and a new sugar tax, the impact for German residents could be significant. https://www.thelocal.de/20260429/germanys-federal-cabinet-approves-health-reform-package Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:26:23 +0200 germanys-federal-cabinet-approves-health-reform-package From fuel tax cuts and employee bonuses to new medical screenings for babies and three public holidays, here's a look at the significant changes coming to Germany this May. https://www.thelocal.de/20260427/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-may-2026 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:09:39 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-may-2026 Ever called customer service hoping for a small miracle? Perhaps because you missed a deadline and now your fate is in the hands of a stranger on the other end? This German word captures exactly what you need in that moment. https://www.thelocal.de/20260501/german-word-of-the-day-kulanz Fri, 01 May 2026 09:07:25 +0200 german-word-of-the-day-kulanz Now that we’re (finally) crawling out of Berlin’s eight-month winter, it’s time to get reacquainted with one of the city’s greatest assets: its parks. https://www.thelocal.de/20260430/are-these-the-best-seven-parks-in-berlin Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:14:04 +0200 are-these-the-best-seven-parks-in-berlin People who are dating love to talk about their hopes and fears and people who aren't love to hear about them. Here’s our guide to the German phrases you need to know to get in on the dating conversation. https://www.thelocal.de/20250708/liebeskummer-how-to-talk-about-dating-like-a-german Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:35:24 +0200 liebeskummer-how-to-talk-about-dating-like-a-german To mark Walpurgis Night, we look at some of Germany's most famous witches, from saintly abbesses to child‑eating monsters and modern teenage heroines – and everything in between. https://www.thelocal.de/20260430/walpurgisnacht-meet-seven-of-germanys-most-famous-witches Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:18:06 +0200 walpurgisnacht-meet-seven-of-germanys-most-famous-witches From May 1st it will be possible for the first time in ten years to get a direct train from Copenhagen to Prague via Berlin. The full journey is expected to take 11 hours, or 7 hours between Copenhagen and Berlin. https://www.thelocal.de/20260430/first-train-in-a-decade-between-copenhagen-berlin-and-prague-to-depart-on-friday Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:19:42 +0200 first-train-in-a-decade-between-copenhagen-berlin-and-prague-to-depart-on-friday Germany’s coalition has agreed to make landlords share the bills when fossil‑fuel systems are installed in rented houses and apartments. Here’s what the compromise means for both sides. https://www.thelocal.de/20260430/what-germanys-new-heating-law-means-for-tenants-and-landlords Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:43:35 +0200 what-germanys-new-heating-law-means-for-tenants-and-landlords The majority of refugees who come to Germany each year come from war zones, such as from Syria around 2015 or Ukraine since 2022. So why do a number of US citizens also submit applications for asylum each year? https://www.thelocal.de/20260429/why-do-some-us-citizens-seek-asylum-in-germany Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:21:54 +0200 why-do-some-us-citizens-seek-asylum-in-germany April marks a particularly joyful time in every German's calendar: the start of asparagus season. But how did this humble vegetable become a beloved cultural symbol? Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.de/20230413/spargelzeit-six-things-to-know-about-the-german-love-affair-with-asparagus Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:43:00 +0200 spargelzeit-six-things-to-know-about-the-german-love-affair-with-asparagus Germany is set to continue taking on huge amounts of new debt each year for the foreseeable future as it continues to ramp up spending on defence and infrastructure. Meanwhile residents can expect a few new and increased consumption taxes. https://www.thelocal.de/20260429/more-debt-new-taxes-what-is-in-germanys-budget-plan-for-2027 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:41:14 +0200 more-debt-new-taxes-what-is-in-germanys-budget-plan-for-2027 Workers arriving in Germany in 2026 now have a new layer of protection, and specifically a clear right to receive information on labour counselling from day one. https://www.thelocal.de/20260428/foreign-workers-in-germany-are-now-entitled-to-free-employment-advice Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:02:05 +0200 foreign-workers-in-germany-are-now-entitled-to-free-employment-advice After standardising chargers for mobile phones, from Tuesday new computers sold in EU countries must also use the USB-C charging point, as the latest phase of EU anti-waste legislation comes into force. https://www.thelocal.de/20260428/eu-anti-waste-law-new-laptops-sold-in-europe-must-now-use-usb-c-chargers Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:16:33 +0200 eu-anti-waste-law-new-laptops-sold-in-europe-must-now-use-usb-c-chargers From the sprawling flea markets to the mystery of 'zu verschenken' boxes, Germany is a haven for second-hand hunters. Here is everything you need to know about navigating the country's pre-loved shopping scene. https://www.thelocal.de/20260428/how-to-buy-second-hand-and-save-money-in-germany Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:10:11 +0200 how-to-buy-second-hand-and-save-money-in-germany The May 1st public holiday sees most businesses in Germany shut their doors, so it's a good idea to stock up on essentials in advance. Here's what will be open and what will stay closed on Labour Day. https://www.thelocal.de/20250428/whats-open-and-closed-on-may-1st-in-germany Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:11:40 +0200 whats-open-and-closed-on-may-1st-in-germany German Chancellor says the Iran War is exposing US weakness, a court rules that checks at the Luxembourg–German border violate European law, police raid the Hell's Angels in North Rhine-Westphalia and more news on Tuesday, April 28th. https://www.thelocal.de/20260428/today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-121 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:36:43 +0200 today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-121