The Local Germany 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 Coronavirus in Germany: The phone numbers and websites you need to know about If you feel unwell or have questions about the coronavirus crisis, remember you're not alone. Here's a look at the websites and phone numbers that are available for people in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20200401/coronavirus-in-germany-the-phone-numbers-you-need-to-know Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:41:32 +0200 coronavirus-in-germany-the-phone-numbers-you-need-to-know Movie releases reflect growing German ambivalence towards refugees Last year the biggest summer film release was a feel-good comedy about a refugee living with a German family. This year the theme is still refugees, but the mood is much darker. https://www.thelocal.de/20170727/movie-releases-reflect-growing-german-ambivalence-towards-refugees Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:38:16 +0200 movie-releases-reflect-growing-german-ambivalence-towards-refugees Munich man collared by cops after offering to clean station A Munich man got in a spot of bother with the law on Wednesday after offering to clean one of the city’s main train stations. https://www.thelocal.de/20160615/munich-man-collared-by-cops-after-offering-to-clean-station Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:29:41 +0200 munich-man-collared-by-cops-after-offering-to-clean-station German 'welcoming culture' still strong: poll A new survey conducted by the Protestant church shows that Germans’ willingness to help refugees remains steadfast, despite concerns the country will struggle to cope with the large influx. https://www.thelocal.de/20151223/willkommenskultur-still-strong-amoinng-germans Wed, 23 Dec 2015 11:25:29 +0100 willkommenskultur-still-strong-amoinng-germans Older volunteers fill community service gaps When Germany scrapped compulsory military service, along with the alternative civilian service in 2011, many feared shortages in the social care sector. But the opposite has been the case, it emerged on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20130710/50779 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:31:00 +0200 50779 Voluntary service shows signs of acceptance The Federal Voluntary Service (BFD), which replaced the civilian national service alternative to military conscription, is finally managing to attract volunteers after a slow start, but there is still unease about the scheme. https://www.thelocal.de/20111101/38573 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:57:00 +0100 38573 Few recruits sign up for new voluntary civic service Charities and non-profit groups are battling to cope with a dramatic fall in the number of young recruits since civilian conscription was scrapped and replaced with a voluntary scheme, media reported Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20110713/36255 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:39:00 +0200 36255