Moving to another country is a stressful experience at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. Eve Bennett reflects on the struggles and the rewards of coming to live in Germany in such an unprecedented year.
Germany’s first nationwide 'catastrophe awareness day' was described as “a fiasco”, after cities reported having no sirens, while too many digital warnings sent at once led to a system meltdown.
Pupils should have affordable access to the Internet, schools need high speed broadband, while all teachers should have laptops, according to a new government plan.
From changes to coronavirus restrictions, travel, tax deadlines and increased funding for training and hard-hit businesses, here's a rundown of what to expect this August if you live in Germany.
Rents in Berlin are not only rising excessively for private apartments – but also in commercial properties. Here’s how the local government wants to take action.
The state government in Berlin is taking over 670 apartments in the former East of the city from private ownership after an outcry over gentrification in the German capital
Berlin is considering cutting the cost of its annual ticket to encourage more people to use public transport. We want to know: what is the S-Bahn, U-Bahn and bus network like where you live and how can it be better?
Former meteorologist Lars Hattwig has
achieved the "frugalist" dream that is gaining ground in ageing Germany:
retiring in his 40s and living on the proceeds of a working life lived
sparingly.
What Currywurst is to Berliners, the Fischbrötchen is to residents along the Baltic Sea coast. So revered is the fish sandwich that it will be celebrated in various north German cities and towns on Saturday.
Foreigners - and some Germans themselves - in Berlin can now take a sigh of relief. The district office of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is offering the possibility to read about several of its services in simple German.
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.
Every year, thousands of pensioners move abroad to retire in another country and Germany is no exception. These are the 5 most important things to know about retirement in Germany.
Life in Germany’s hedonistic capital city can take its toll on the psyche. Faced with long waiting lists and local therapists who can’t relate to their experiences, Berlin expats are turning to less conventional sources.
It's always exciting when you first touch down in a new country, and more so if you're planning on staying a while. But these seven things will undoubtedly get on your nerves in the first few weeks.
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) on Thursday came to an important ruling on illegal downloads that has consequences not just for those who break the law.
An English couple has taken on the ambitious task of bringing back to life a century-old east German train station that has been left largely abandoned for more than 20 years.
Polish writer Olga Mecking tells The Local why Germany is so much better than neighbour the Netherlands when it comes to getting pregnant and bringing up kids.
Pastry anyone? You've probably had a Black Forest cake or quoted President Kennedy while eating a Berliner, but how about trying something different? This week's Local List looks at ten Teutonic treats you probably haven't heard of, but should definitely try.
Parental leave in Germany may seem amazing, but it is also complex and can be confusing, especially to a foreigner. In this week's JobTalk, The Local brings you a guide to what working mums and dads can expect.
