Applying for jobs is never simple but it can feel even more difficult in a foreign country when you’re unfamiliar with the language and job market. In a bid to make the process easier, The Local asked recruitment experts for their best tips to successfully apply for a job in Germany.
With temperatures warming and the clocks set to go back this weekend, spring appears to have finally sprung. Besides the weather, here are some unmistakeable signs that 'FrĂĽhling' has arrived in Germany.
Germany boasts an astounding 3,200 different varieties of bread - and whether you're a fan of dark, nutritious rye or the humble Schrippe, there are five varieties you simply can't miss out on.
How do we know summer has arrived in Germany? In addition to temperatures reaching over 30C on Thursday, we're seeing more lake-goers and sold-out fans - among these other signs.
What does it take to get to know a city? An understanding of the culture and being able to speak the language? That definitely helps. But The Local’s Rachel Loxton argues gaining knowledge of the public transport system is the key to settling into a new place.
As temperatures climb higher across some parts of Germany, we looked at whether it can ever be too hot to work or go to school. Here's what you need to know.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that Germany will get rid of almost all Covid restrictions gradually by March 20th, plus there are plans to look at travel rules. Here are the details you need to know.
Germany has to make it easier to attract skilled workers from abroad to address the country's worker shortage, says the Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck.
Eating is a popular pastime in Germany - and that's no surprise given the variety of culinary delights across the different states. Take our tasty quiz to test your knowledge.
From saying sorry all the time or asking for tap water to saying I love you too often, here are 13 ways to make your German friends (or strangers) feel awkward.
Germany's vaccination rate seems to be grinding to a halt despite a campaign relaunch. Yet Covid cases are falling. What's going on? We explain the complicated picture.
The Covid crisis and the German response has revealed a lot about the country. From a stubborn stance on cash to an undisputed obsession with Mallorca, here's what we've learned, writes Rachel Loxton.
Many people breathed a sigh of relief this week when the UK government finally gave the green light to allow people coming from most amber countries in the EU to skip quarantine. But not all Brits in Germany are rushing to book a flight.
Germany has relaxed many Covid restrictions for vaccinated people. How do you show proof of your vaccination if you got it abroad? Things are still unclear - but this is what we know so far.
