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 Zoos across Germany are trying to tempt visitors in this Valentine's weekend with information about the love life of animals – but there's plenty of interesting facts amid the marketing. https://www.thelocal.de/20160213/zoos-show-off-animal-lovebirds-for-valentines-crowds Sat, 13 Feb 2016 11:00:15 +0100 zoos-show-off-animal-lovebirds-for-valentines-crowds Germans aren’t known as an overly emotional bunch. But they’ve still created some of the most powerful ballads of all time - these seven are guaranteed to melt even the hardest Teuton heart. https://www.thelocal.de/20160210/six-songs-to-impress-your-german-lover-on-valentines Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:04:07 +0100 six-songs-to-impress-your-german-lover-on-valentines For the last in our Valentine's Day series, The Local speaks to relationship counsellor and author Eric Hegmann for some top tips about finding - and keeping - a Teutonic partner. https://www.thelocal.de/20150214/valentines-day-expert-tips-on-love-and-dating-in-germany Sat, 14 Feb 2015 11:00:00 +0100 valentines-day-expert-tips-on-love-and-dating-in-germany Sometimes, one language alone just doesn't have the right words to express your feelings. Denglisch and The Local are here to help tell that special someone just how you feel. https://www.thelocal.de/20150213/some-very-denglisch-valentines-from-the-local Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:36:00 +0100 some-very-denglisch-valentines-from-the-local Navigating the path of love in a foreign country is undeniably tricky, so this Valentine's Day The Local's team of inter-cultural dating experts has come up with ten top tips to help in dating a German. https://www.thelocal.de/20130214/47961 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:34:00 +0100 47961