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 A recent legal opinion suggests that Germany's €49 monthly ticket deal could jeopordise the future of the 'Semesterticket'. https://www.thelocal.de/20230605/why-could-germanys-e49-ticket-threaten-semester-tickets-for-students Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:59:55 +0200 why-could-germanys-e49-ticket-threaten-semester-tickets-for-students After months of delays, students in Germany can now apply for a €200 payout to help with the rising cost of living. Here's how to go about it. https://www.thelocal.de/20230302/how-students-can-apply-for-the-e200-energy-payment-in-germany Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:03:05 +0100 how-students-can-apply-for-the-e200-energy-payment-in-germany A full half year after the relief measure was announced, the first bank transfers to students in Germany began on Friday. https://www.thelocal.de/20230310/first-students-get-their-e200-energy-relief-payments-in-germany Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:46:24 +0100 first-students-get-their-e200-energy-relief-payments-in-germany From 'academic knocking' to funny formalities, the Local guides you through some of the strangest German academic traditions. https://www.thelocal.de/20190806/seven-bizzare-academic-german-traditons Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:38:02 +0200 seven-bizzare-academic-german-traditons The coronavirus pandemic has hit many workers hard, and especially students, many of whom rely on part-time jobs alongside their studies. But now extra help is on the way. https://www.thelocal.de/20200605/international-students-how-to-apply-for-new-interest-free-loans-in-germany Fri, 05 Jun 2020 19:23:19 +0200 international-students-how-to-apply-for-new-interest-free-loans-in-germany We all have to spend more time at home to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. But what's that like if you're flatsharing with others who are not family? This is what it's like for a group of German students. https://www.thelocal.de/20200331/whats-it-like-sharing-a-flat-in-germany-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:11:10 +0200 whats-it-like-sharing-a-flat-in-germany-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic Germany was among the top European countries in the latest PISA report measuring the abilities of students across the world – but performances have fallen compared to previous years. https://www.thelocal.de/20191203/how-germanys-schools-compare-to-the-rest-of-europe Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:30:37 +0100 how-germanys-schools-compare-to-the-rest-of-europe Starting on Thursday, all school students in Berlin can ride the capital’s public transport for free - whether the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram or bus. https://www.thelocal.de/20190801/berlin-makes-public-transport-free-for-all-students Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:35:00 +0200 berlin-makes-public-transport-free-for-all-students Germany is considering whether every state should have the same high school leaving exams in a bid to tackle the ‘Abitur lottery’ that results in regional differences. https://www.thelocal.de/20190726/should-germany-get-rid-of-abitur-lottery-and-opt-for-nationwide-high-school-leaving-diploma Fri, 26 Jul 2019 14:39:14 +0200 should-germany-get-rid-of-abitur-lottery-and-opt-for-nationwide-high-school-leaving-diploma It's not unusual for school pupils to find tests difficult. But students in Germany have taken it to the next level by launching petitions against their final secondary-school maths exam. https://www.thelocal.de/20190506/thousands-of-german-students-protest-maths-exam-deemed-too-difficult Mon, 06 May 2019 13:19:16 +0200 thousands-of-german-students-protest-maths-exam-deemed-too-difficult Germany may not top worldwide university ranking charts, but holds true to values of education - especially in contrast with fee-seeking university in countries such as the U.S. or parts of the U.K. https://www.thelocal.de/20181204/opinion-how-germanys-higher-ed-model-ho Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:14:12 +0100 opinion-how-germanys-higher-ed-model-ho The number of international students in Germany is increasing, with about a 7-8 percent annual growth over the past eight years, according to statistics provided to The Local Germany from Studying-in-Germany.org. https://www.thelocal.de/20180907/number-of-international-students-in-germany-continues-to-grow Fri, 07 Sep 2018 18:18:23 +0200 number-of-international-students-in-germany-continues-to-grow Over one in six students across the country now have a mental health illness, according to a new study. https://www.thelocal.de/20180302/half-a-million-students-in-germany-suffer-from-a-mental-health-illness-study Fri, 02 Mar 2018 13:20:07 +0100 half-a-million-students-in-germany-suffer-from-a-mental-health-illness-study A young student has won a competition to live in a senior citizen's home for free. In return for spending time with the residents, she gets free room and board. https://www.thelocal.de/20180129/student-in-southern-germany-finds-free-digs-at-seniors-home Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:35:38 +0100 student-in-southern-germany-finds-free-digs-at-seniors-home The cost of rent for students in Germany is getting more and more expensive. https://www.thelocal.de/20171002/rent-for-student-housing-across-germany-has-skyrocketed-survey-shows Mon, 02 Oct 2017 17:45:11 +0200 rent-for-student-housing-across-germany-has-skyrocketed-survey-shows Students in western Germany launched an online petition in protest at an English test with a speech by Prince Harry that neither they nor native-speaking teachers could understand. https://www.thelocal.de/20170522/students-demand-retake-of-english-test-with-mumbly-prince-harry-speech Mon, 22 May 2017 17:47:55 +0200 students-demand-retake-of-english-test-with-mumbly-prince-harry-speech Prices for student housing continue to increase across the country, particularly in Berlin and Munich. A new study looks at which university towns are now most pricey for young scholars. https://www.thelocal.de/20170411/these-are-the-most-and-least-expensive-german-university-towns-for-students Tue, 11 Apr 2017 13:35:05 +0200 these-are-the-most-and-least-expensive-german-university-towns-for-students A ranking of European countries based on their attractiveness for foreign students released on Wednesday handed Germany the top spot. https://www.thelocal.de/20170315/germany-is-best-country-for-international-students-above-uk Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:45:53 +0100 germany-is-best-country-for-international-students-above-uk For young refugees, school is the first step back to a normal life. But it also comes with a difficult adjustment phase - for pupils as for teachers. https://www.thelocal.de/20161123/in-german-schools-steep-learning-curve-for-refugees-and-teachers Wed, 23 Nov 2016 10:23:00 +0100 in-german-schools-steep-learning-curve-for-refugees-and-teachers As if multilingual Germans don't already put many English-speakers to shame, now the younger generation is improving their English skills even more. https://www.thelocal.de/20161028/german-kids-getting-better-and-better-at-english-report Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:19:25 +0200 german-kids-getting-better-and-better-at-english-report