Germans have an international reputation for enjoying functional clothing. A top German fashion expert told The Local whether the stereotypes of German fashion are really true - and what Angela Merkel has to do with modern style.
The pandemic has changed how we are living. Many countries remain inaccessible, the cultural life of big cities is in hibernation. Having a car offers an escape from the stress.
Germany, which already has the most expensive electricity prices in Europe, has seen prices jump even further this year. What is behind this unwelcome news for consumers?
When do Germans tip, how much do they tend to give and what do waiters actually expect? These are all questions we put to a sociologist at Frankfurt University.
The International Organisation for Migration is best known for its work lobbying governments for improved channels for migration from the developing world. Now though, they’re helping Brits adjust to the post-Brexit world.
Nicknamed the “Cheers of techno”, the cocktail bar John Muir is a beloved starting-point for a night out in Berlin. Now the coronavirus - and an aggressive landlord - have pushed it into bankruptcy.
If you rent an apartment in Berlin, you should have received a letter from your landlord in recent weeks. We spoke to an expert who tells us why it's the key to dropping your rent - but why you need to take certain precautions.
Germany isn’t as famous for skiing as the high Alpine regions of Austria, Switzerland, France or Italy. But the Bavarian Alps still offer gemütlichkeit galore – and some pretty fun pistes too.
The European elections are less than a month away and all EU citizens (probably even Brits) will have a chance to vote. We take a look at the German runners and riders.
Rumours of Angela Merkel's imminent departure are continuing to circulate. But one expert tells The Local why obituaries are being written long before the patient has gasped her final breath.
Germany’s financial capital is waging a relentless campaign to establish itself as a key centre of global business. While jobs and wealth are being created aplenty, some locals feel like they are being trodden underfoot.
On Sunday, European leaders signed off on a deal that stipulates the terms of a British exit from the EU. While the agreement is still far from certain to pass through the UK parliament, we look at what the future could hold for Brits in the Bundesrepublik.
Last year the Green Party suffered the humiliation of being ejected from the Saarland state parliament before limping in last in the national election. 12 months later they scored a stunning success in the Bavarian state election, a feat they are set to repeat on Sunday in Hesse. What explains this remarkable turnaround?
Finding a new apartment in Germany can often be a very frustrating experience. With high demand in cities like Munich and Berlin, you need to be clued up to get your dream home.
The Local Editor Jörg Luyken is leaving his position today. He reflects on the news story that has dominated the last three years and calls for moderate politicians to recognize the genuine fears that many people in the east of the country have.
Responsibly reporting on violent crime committed by refugees is one of the hardest things for a news organization to get right. A national broadcaster’s decision not to cover one such murder caused Jörg Luyken to take a closer look.
Berlin is planning an overhaul of its aged, over-stretched public transport network. From trams in the west to self-driving busses, we've boiled down the transport department's 350-page white paper to give you everything you need to know about the new masterplan.
Anyone who jumps into the Spree river these days runs the risk of catching e-Coli or some other nasty illness flushed out through Berlin’s sewers. But that might not be the case for too much longer.
Germany's domestic spy agencies are extremely reluctant to reveal how much they knew about a neo-Nazi murder series that cost 10 people their lives. The Local talks to an expert who says that clarification and reform are long overdue.
