love

Obama and Merkel's 'special relationship' in pictures

When Barack Obama first took up office, Chancellor Angela Merkel reportedly thought he was a big talker. Since then a beautiful relationship has developed. We read slightly too much into it.

love

Aachen couple cause outrage with public sex

When it comes to sex, what goes on behind closed doors is supposed to be nobody else's business. But have sex while hanging out of the window of your ground-floor apartment, and the neighbours might just take offence – a lesson one Aachen couple learned the hard way last week.

Money

1/3 Germans seek lovers with bulging wallets

Does love conquer all when it comes to finances? Not always in Germany, according to a study by Postbank.

germans

What do Germans really think about Americans?

Germany and the USA face each other in the World Cup on Thursday, but what do the two countries think of each other? The Local looks at 11 of the best quotes from Germans about the United States.