Nine ways to get through winter the German way
January can be a difficult month to get through. But internationals in Germany can learn some tips from the locals to help beat the winter blues.
'Germany needs 500,000 new immigrants every year'
Germany is grappling with a ticking demographic time bomb. The Local spoke with FDP politician Christian Dürr who says immigration is the key to the country's future.
'Sometimes flying is cheaper': The problems and the positives of train travel in Germany
From pricey tickets to delays and overcrowding. Here's the verdict on what's good and what's bad about travelling by train in Germany after #GretaGate.
How unhealthy habits are putting pressure on Germany's healthcare system
Healthcare in Germany has been praised in a global study – but Germans are still battling bad habits.
'They were so rude': Berlin newcomer shares S-Bahn horror story
A scary experience shook up one newly arrived expat in Berlin. Yet a stroke of faith - and the kindness of strangers - put things in a different perspective.
'They don't do small talk': Why foreigners in Germany find it hard to make friends
A recent survey found internationals struggle to make friends and settle in Germany. Here’s what our readers had to say about it.
Crossed wires: why church tax is causing extra stress for expat tax payers
In many countries, breaking away from the Church is easy. But in Germany, unless you have formally revoked your religious affiliation, you may still be liable for church tax.
Google is coming to Berlin Kreuzberg and locals are far from happy. Here's why
If you take a walk around Kreuzberg these days you might think Google is about to buy up the whole neighbourhood. In fact ten people tops will be employed here by the tech giant. So what is the fuss about?