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 What do Germans really want on Valentine's Day? We break down what Germans say are the best - and worst - gifts. https://www.thelocal.de/20200213/its-all-sunshine-and-roses-but-mostly-roses-what-germans-want-for-valentinstag Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:57:57 +0100 its-all-sunshine-and-roses-but-mostly-roses-what-germans-want-for-valentinstag My mouse, my bunny, my boyfriend? It seems that Germans take pet names very literally. https://www.thelocal.de/20200211/german-valentines-word-of-the-day-der-kosename Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:39:42 +0100 german-valentines-word-of-the-day-der-kosename The annual day of love on February 14th isn't as big in Germany as it is in countries like the US. But since the 1950s Valentine's Day has grown increasingly popular across the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20180214/then-and-now-valentines-day-in-germany Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:26:54 +0100 then-and-now-valentines-day-in-germany If you don't have a special someone to treat come February 14th, don't despair: the internet is here to help with more options than you can shake a box of chocolates at. https://www.thelocal.de/20150211/dating-sites-to-find-just-the-right-valentine Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:26:24 +0100 dating-sites-to-find-just-the-right-valentine On this Valentine's Day, we at The Local are romantics and hope our readers enjoy the sweet taste of chocolate. But for those of you in whom February 14th induces a rash of unromantic cynicism, here's some advice on jettisoning your German. https://www.thelocal.de/20120214/40723 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:10:00 +0100 40723 Want to break up with your lover but haven't got the guts? Enter Bernd Dressler, head of the "Separation Agency" in Germany, who will calmly and efficiently do the dirty work for you. For a fee. https://www.thelocal.de/20100213/25225 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:20:00 +0100 25225