The Local Germany 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 warns local coronavirus outbreaks are 'mostly connected with celebrations' Health Minister Jens Spahn has warned stricter event bans could be put in place in Germany amid a rise in coronavirus outbreaks. https://www.thelocal.de/20200817/germany-warns-local-coronavirus-outbreaks-are-mostly-connected-with-celebrations Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:57:47 +0200 germany-warns-local-coronavirus-outbreaks-are-mostly-connected-with-celebrations Coronavirus: How to do social distancing in Germany People in Germany have been told to avoid going outside for non-essential trips and to reduce social contact. How should you do it? https://www.thelocal.de/20200320/social-distancing-in-germany-why-you-should-avoid-meeting-people Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:55:42 +0100 social-distancing-in-germany-why-you-should-avoid-meeting-people Coronavirus in Germany: 'Children should not be cared for by grandparents' As the coronavirus situation in Germany worsens, experts are advising parents to think about alternative childcare and for everyone to do some social distancing. https://www.thelocal.de/20200312/coronavirus-in-germany-children-should-not-be-cared-for-by-grandparents-until-september Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:56:50 +0100 coronavirus-in-germany-children-should-not-be-cared-for-by-grandparents-until-september Facebook to meet gov on Internet hate-mongering Update: Facebook on Thursday accepted an invitation from Germany's justice minister to discuss doing more to purge the social network of racist posts after widespread complaints from users. https://www.thelocal.de/20150827/minister-reprimands-facebook-over-hate-speech Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:38:35 +0200 minister-reprimands-facebook-over-hate-speech Academic makes Twitter splash saying 'Nein' Former Ivy League professor of German Eric Jarosinski has become a Twitter phenomenon developing a huge social media following thanks in no small part to saying no in German. https://www.thelocal.de/20141019/academic-makes-twitter-splash-saying-nein Sun, 19 Oct 2014 11:28:00 +0200 academic-makes-twitter-splash-saying-nein Social justice 'key issue' for German voters Most Germans regard social justice and fairness as the most important issue for Germany's upcoming general election, a recent poll revealed – something the centre-left opposition is hoping to use to unseat Chancellor Merkel. https://www.thelocal.de/20130308/48405 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:36:00 +0100 48405 Germany lags Europe in social equality survey A new survey comparing social equality in the European Union has ranked German society near the bottom due to poor educational and job opportunities, as well as widespread gender and generational disparity. https://www.thelocal.de/20090526/19525 Tue, 26 May 2009 19:24:00 +0200 19525