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 Many newcomers to Germany find that making friends is one of the most challenging parts of settling in. We asked our readers to share their experiences – and their top tips on making new connections in the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20250807/smile-and-make-conversation-how-to-make-friends-with-germans Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:30:44 +0200 smile-and-make-conversation-how-to-make-friends-with-germans More than one-in-five people in Germany live by themselves, a rate which has surged in the past twenty years, according to new figures. https://www.thelocal.de/20250717/number-of-people-living-alone-in-germany-surges Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:17:20 +0200 number-of-people-living-alone-in-germany-surges In Germany the sun sets late and rises early in the summer months. The Local's reporters share their favourite activities for taking advantage of the long hours of daylight. https://www.thelocal.de/20240620/how-to-make-the-most-of-germanys-long-summer-days Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:02:08 +0200 how-to-make-the-most-of-germanys-long-summer-days In the latest survey by InterNations, five German cities were among the ten least welcoming and unfriendliest to foreigners. https://www.thelocal.de/20250509/five-german-cities-ranked-among-the-unfriendliest-in-the-world Fri, 09 May 2025 13:55:46 +0200 five-german-cities-ranked-among-the-unfriendliest-in-the-world In a sign of the growing popularity of non-alcoholic drinks in Germany, Munich is aiming to revamp a crime-ridden area of the city centre with its first alcohol-free beer garden. https://www.thelocal.de/20240716/munich-opens-its-first-alcohol-free-beer-garden Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:09:06 +0200 munich-opens-its-first-alcohol-free-beer-garden