expats

Chinese in Germany: How many are there and where do they live?

Tens of thousands of Chinese people live in Germany - and numbers continue to rise. We look at where they live in the Bundesrepublik and why they continue to call it home.

Immigration

Pensioners welcomed at asylum home 'restaurant'

When an elderly couple from southern Germany mistook a refugee home for a restaurant they were more than a little surprised by the hospitable treatment they received.

Education

Army eyes school dropouts to fill ranks

German military officials are considering pursuing high school dropouts to fill the Bundeswehr's ranks following the end to conscription, a media report said Tuesday. But a plan to recruit foreigners is encountering resistance.

soccer

McClaren gets stay of execution

Former England coach Steve McClaren received the dreaded vote of confidence from the board of struggling Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg on Thursday.

aid

German media roundup: Stepping onto the world stage

Germany may have successfully claimed a seat on the UN Security Council, but newspapers in The Local’s media roundup on Wednesday have few illusions about Berlin’s importance on the world stage.

Business

Making it in Germany: a home-cooking American

The Local's new series "Making it in Germany" presents Cynthia Barcomi, who has made a name for herself in the German capital by starting a local chain of eponymous cafes, Barcomi’s.

Berlin

Building a perfect Union

Having just been promoted to the Bundesliga’s second division, Berlin football club Eisern Union is about to inaugurate its newly renovated stadium - rebuilt by the loving hands of its devoted fans. <b>Ben Knight</b> helped out for a day.