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 Wearing masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus was not widespread in March, when a group of German tourists took a long flight home from Israel – but researchers were surprised to find only two passengers outside the group had been infected. https://www.thelocal.de/20200819/german-study-shows-lower-than-expected-risk-of-coronavirus-transmission-on-planes Wed, 19 Aug 2020 12:24:39 +0200 german-study-shows-lower-than-expected-risk-of-coronavirus-transmission-on-planes This study highlights just how stark the inequalities are across Germany's regions. https://www.thelocal.de/20191225/where-germans-are-living-the-good-life-and-where-things-arent-so-rosey Wed, 25 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0100 where-germans-are-living-the-good-life-and-where-things-arent-so-rosey Which major city in Germany is the most dynamic and which has the best prospects for the future? A study takes a closer look and finds some surprising results. https://www.thelocal.de/20191121/why-berlin-frth-and-darmstadt-are-among-germanys-best-performing-cities Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:49:49 +0100 why-berlin-frth-and-darmstadt-are-among-germanys-best-performing-cities Healthcare in Germany has been praised in a global study – but Germans are still battling bad habits. https://www.thelocal.de/20191111/how-unhealthy-habits-are-putting-pressure-on-germanys-healthcare-system Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:03:00 +0100 how-unhealthy-habits-are-putting-pressure-on-germanys-healthcare-system Around half of the German population has concerns about Islam, according to a new study on democracy and religious tolerance. But what's the reason behind the negative feeling towards Islam felt by many? https://www.thelocal.de/20190711/why-do-so-many-germans-see-islam-as-a-threat Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:18:18 +0200 why-do-so-many-germans-see-islam-as-a-threat A new study into German attitudes about asylum seekers has shown an increase in negative opinions – despite a significant decrease in refugee arrivals. https://www.thelocal.de/20190425/german-attitudes-towards-asylum-seekers-increasingly-hostile-report Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:56:34 +0200 german-attitudes-towards-asylum-seekers-increasingly-hostile-report The amount you take home at the end of the month doesn’t just depend on the job you do or how hard you work. According to new statistics, where you live might just be the most important factor. https://www.thelocal.de/20180803/wage-rage-average-wages-still-considerably-lower-in-the-former-east Fri, 03 Aug 2018 13:24:41 +0200 wage-rage-average-wages-still-considerably-lower-in-the-former-east Thinking of studying in ‘Schland but don’t know where to start? Dreaming of a Teutonic research trip but not sure of the options? Don’t worry, The Local has done the leg work for you. Check out our list of Germany’s top exchanges, scholarships, fellowships and other career-boosting opportunities. https://www.thelocal.de/20180713/top-fellowships-and-their-deadlines-in-germany Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:23:23 +0200 top-fellowships-and-their-deadlines-in-germany Kids in Deutschland are at higher risk of poverty if their mothers are unemployed, a study published on Wednesday has found. https://www.thelocal.de/20180627/child-poverty-in-germany-highly-dependant-on-mothers-job-status-study-finds Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:56:26 +0200 child-poverty-in-germany-highly-dependant-on-mothers-job-status-study-finds Are you all caught up on your favourite Netflix show, but that novel on your nightstand is gathering dust? You're far from alone, according to a German study released on Thursday decrying a "dramatic" decline in book readership as more time is spent online. https://www.thelocal.de/20180608/not-read-a-book-lately-blame-netflix-says-german-study Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:31:15 +0200 not-read-a-book-lately-blame-netflix-says-german-study Many of the world’s best and brightest come to Germany to study - but why? A study seen exclusively by The Local took a deeper look at the profile of the country's prospective international students. https://www.thelocal.de/20180516/foreign-students-in-germany-why-do-they-come-and-do-they-plan-to-stay Wed, 16 May 2018 16:29:51 +0200 foreign-students-in-germany-why-do-they-come-and-do-they-plan-to-stay Compared to the west of the country, fewer and more highly educated non-Germans live in eastern Germany, an intergovernmental economic organization has found. https://www.thelocal.de/20180507/fewer-and-higher-educated-foreigners-in-eastern-germany Mon, 07 May 2018 14:36:11 +0200 fewer-and-higher-educated-foreigners-in-eastern-germany According to a recent study, one in three German primary schools have reported violence against teachers. Across all German schools, half have reported psychological violence against educators. https://www.thelocal.de/20180502/physical-violence-against-teachers-reported-at-every-third-primary-school-study Wed, 02 May 2018 16:43:51 +0200 physical-violence-against-teachers-reported-at-every-third-primary-school-study Prisons across all German states are seriously overcrowded, according to a media report. In some states, attacks on prison guards have also increased. https://www.thelocal.de/20180425/german-jails-max-capacity Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:19:07 +0200 german-jails-max-capacity 57 percent of the people in Germany want the government to put more effort into protecting the country’s economy from foreign competitors, according to a new study. https://www.thelocal.de/20180419/study-germans-want-more-protection-from-globalization Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:48:09 +0200 study-germans-want-more-protection-from-globalization Having one glass of wine a day has long been considered harmless. But a new study has found that even moderate consumption of alcohol is detrimental for one's health, and countries such as Germany need to review their guidelines. https://www.thelocal.de/20180413/german-guidelines-for-alcohol-intake-are-too-high-study-argues Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:03:31 +0200 german-guidelines-for-alcohol-intake-are-too-high-study-argues Berlin ranks first in front of cities like Hong Kong, Paris and London when it comes to rising real estate prices, a study released on Tuesday found. Three other German cities also made it into the top ten. https://www.thelocal.de/20180411/berlin-has-highest-rising-real-estate-prices-out-of-every-metropolitan-city-study Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:08:53 +0200 berlin-has-highest-rising-real-estate-prices-out-of-every-metropolitan-city-study The nation’s capital has a problem that it shares with 76 other major cities in Germany. According to a study published on Monday, Berlin leads the way as the German metropolis with the largest shortage of affordable apartments. https://www.thelocal.de/20180410/2-million-affordable-apartments-lacking-in-berlin-and-other-german-cities Tue, 10 Apr 2018 18:16:38 +0200 2-million-affordable-apartments-lacking-in-berlin-and-other-german-cities A study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung has come to the conclusion that a billion more people live under dictatorship now than was the case 15 years ago. https://www.thelocal.de/20180322/ever-more-people-worldwide-living-under-dictatorship-german-study-finds Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:15:49 +0100 ever-more-people-worldwide-living-under-dictatorship-german-study-finds A new study by the Bertelsmann Foundation shows that families are more likely to be at risk of poverty the bigger they are. https://www.thelocal.de/20180207/risk-of-poverty-rises-with-every-child-a-couple-has Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:26:38 +0100 risk-of-poverty-rises-with-every-child-a-couple-has