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 German federal and state governments are expected to update the rules on self-isolation for those who test positive and their close contact cases. Here’s a reminder of the current rules. https://www.thelocal.de/20220104/explained-what-are-the-current-covid-rules-in-germany-around-quarantine Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:14:52 +0100 explained-what-are-the-current-covid-rules-in-germany-around-quarantine All Austria's states will no longer be considered Covid-19 risk areas by Germany from Sunday, allowing travel between the countries. https://www.thelocal.de/20210611/austria-removed-completely-from-germanys-risk-list Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:32:00 +0200 austria-removed-completely-from-germanys-risk-list Germany's government announced on Tuesday it will allow England, Scotland and Wales to enter the country without quarantine to play at Euro 2020 despite a recent rise in cases linked to the Delta variant of Covid-19 in Britain. https://www.thelocal.de/20210608/british-football-teams-allowed-to-skip-germanys-quarantine-for-euro-2020 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:15:44 +0200 british-football-teams-allowed-to-skip-germanys-quarantine-for-euro-2020 Germany on Wednesday said people who are vaccinated, have recovered from Covid or can show a recent negative test will no longer have to quarantine after arriving from a coronavirus risk area, opening up swathes of Europe for summer travel. https://www.thelocal.de/20210512/germany-eases-quarantine-rules-with-eye-on-summer-travel Wed, 12 May 2021 17:10:43 +0200 germany-eases-quarantine-rules-with-eye-on-summer-travel According to a report in 'Welt am Sonntag' several German states want to take tougher action against those who repeatedly ignore mandatory quarantine measures. https://www.thelocal.de/20210118/german-considers Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:25:00 +0100 german-considers Thinking of coming to Germany from a coronavirus 'risk area' during the festive season? Here's what you should know. https://www.thelocal.de/20201217/seven-things-you-need-to-know-if-youre-travelling-to-germany-from-a-risk-area-december Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:22:58 +0100 seven-things-you-need-to-know-if-youre-travelling-to-germany-from-a-risk-area-december Switzerland has removed several Austrian states, while adding one German state to its mandatory coronavirus quarantine list. The US has been kept on the list. https://www.thelocal.de/20201218/switzerland-adds-parts-of-germany-removes-austria-from-mandatory-quarantine-list Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:26:00 +0100 switzerland-adds-parts-of-germany-removes-austria-from-mandatory-quarantine-list This month there are changes to the way that testing and home quarantines will take place in Germany. Here's an overview. https://www.thelocal.de/20201202/what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-quarantine-and-test-changes-in-december Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:07:16 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-quarantine-and-test-changes-in-december On November 8th, Germany officially introduced new quarantine and testing rules for people coming from risk areas. https://www.thelocal.de/20201109/germany-introduces-new-quarantine-rules-for-travellers-from-risk-zones Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:22:33 +0100 germany-introduces-new-quarantine-rules-for-travellers-from-risk-zones If you are returning or travelling to Germany, you should keep in mind new rules coming into force. https://www.thelocal.de/20201103/reminder-what-are-germanys-new-quarantine-rules-after-travel Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:41:52 +0100 reminder-what-are-germanys-new-quarantine-rules-after-travel The blanket worldwide travel warning has been lifted – but restrictions remain. Here's what you need to know about travel abroad from October. https://www.thelocal.de/20201001/what-you-need-to-know-about-changes-to-travel-in-germany-from-october-2020 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:08:47 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-changes-to-travel-in-germany-from-october-2020 With the autumn holidays underway or about to start across Germany, you should make yourself aware of the travel rules currently in place. https://www.thelocal.de/20201008/around-germany-what-you-need-to-know-about-current-covid-19-travel-restrictions Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:06:33 +0200 around-germany-what-you-need-to-know-about-current-covid-19-travel-restrictions Currently, most countries around the world are on Germany's coronavirus 'high risk' list, but many regions in Europe are affected. Here's the latest. https://www.thelocal.de/20200917/update-these-are-the-countries-and-regions-on-germanys-high-risk-coronavirus-list Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:10:13 +0200 update-these-are-the-countries-and-regions-on-germanys-high-risk-coronavirus-list Germany has now lifted its blanket travel warning against tourist travel worldwide, but unfortunately for holidaymakers, the world is still far from their oyster. https://www.thelocal.de/20201002/10-countries-you-can-travel-to-from-germany-without-travel-restrictions Fri, 02 Oct 2020 15:50:19 +0200 10-countries-you-can-travel-to-from-germany-without-travel-restrictions A growing number of young people in the North Rhine-Westphalian city of Bielefeld have been ordered to go into quarantine following a family party. https://www.thelocal.de/20200928/900-people-in-quarantine-following-family-celebration-in-bielefeld Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:31:16 +0200 900-people-in-quarantine-following-family-celebration-in-bielefeld People who return from coronavirus risk zones have to be tested and face quarantine. We asked readers to share their experiences. https://www.thelocal.de/20200924/i-was-scared-to-get-fined-what-its-like-to-test-and-quarantine-after-arriving-in-germany Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:48:17 +0200 i-was-scared-to-get-fined-what-its-like-to-test-and-quarantine-after-arriving-in-germany Due to a rising number of coronavirus infections, Germany is warning against travelling to more EU countries. https://www.thelocal.de/20200924/germany-declares-coronavirus-high-risk-areas-in-more-than-half-of-all-eu-countries Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:59:42 +0200 germany-declares-coronavirus-high-risk-areas-in-more-than-half-of-all-eu-countries Germany has a two week quarantine requirement for anyone who receives a positive coronavirus test results, or is suspected of coming in contact with the virus. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.de/20200920/what-you-need-to-know-about-receiving-a-quarantine-order-in-germany Sun, 20 Sep 2020 20:47:59 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-receiving-a-quarantine-order-in-germany Unmarried partners are now allowed to reunite in Germany if one lives outside the EU - but under strict rules. Here are the documents you need if you plan to visit your significant other. https://www.thelocal.de/20200917/i-come-from-a-coronavirus-risk-area-how-can-i-visit-my-partner-in-germany Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:59:45 +0200 i-come-from-a-coronavirus-risk-area-how-can-i-visit-my-partner-in-germany European airlines on Tuesday urged national capitals to coordinate measures to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, saying the current patchwork of restrictions is hobbling a return to regular travel around the EU. https://www.thelocal.de/20200915/end-quarantine-chaos-european-airlines-demand Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:41:16 +0200 end-quarantine-chaos-european-airlines-demand