https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed If your application for a residence permit is delayed for any reason in Germany there is a decent chance you'll end up with a temporary 'fictional certificate'. Here’s how to navigate work and travel while you're left waiting. https://www.thelocal.de/20260612/expert-advice-for-navigating-life-on-a-temporary-permit-in-germany Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:05:54 +0200 expert-advice-for-navigating-life-on-a-temporary-permit-in-germany Planning a summer vacation by train? Here are the latest offers from Deutsche Bahn for cut-price railway travel around Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20260612/listed-all-the-ways-to-get-cheap-deutsche-bahn-tickets-this-summer Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:37:06 +0200 listed-all-the-ways-to-get-cheap-deutsche-bahn-tickets-this-summer A total of 154 airlines are banned in the European Union due to safety concerns, after the 2026 update of the ‘EU air safety list’ announced by the European Commission this week. https://www.thelocal.de/20260612/which-airlines-are-banned-in-the-european-union-and-why Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:20:05 +0200 which-airlines-are-banned-in-the-european-union-and-why From innovative baking soda to pricey vitamin juice and 'libido-boosting' gummy bears, five products are competing for the title of Germany’s most misleading food claim in 2026. Here’s how to have your say. https://www.thelocal.de/20260612/the-golden-windbag-germany-votes-on-most-misleading-food-claims-of-the-year Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:20:35 +0200 the-golden-windbag-germany-votes-on-most-misleading-food-claims-of-the-year From friendly locals to a creative atmosphere to great train connections, there's more to Germany's fourth-largest city than Carnival - although the annual celebration is not to be missed - writes former Cologne resident Amy Brooke. https://www.thelocal.de/20260612/six-things-i-miss-about-living-in-cologne Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:30:11 +0200 six-things-i-miss-about-living-in-cologne Pay rise freeze for German MPs gains cross-party support, majority back stricter rules on e‑scooters, Germany ranked 10th as football World Cup kicks off in Mexico and more news on Friday, June 12th. https://www.thelocal.de/20260612/today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-126 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:27:45 +0200 today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-126 More than 200,000 lives have been lost to the "silent killer" of extreme heat in Europe since 2022, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, after a heatwave saw some countries record their highest-ever May temperatures. https://www.thelocal.de/20260611/silent-killer-extreme-heat-claims-more-than-200000-lives-in-europe Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:08:53 +0200 silent-killer-extreme-heat-claims-more-than-200000-lives-in-europe Sunset, deckchairs and a blockbuster under the stars – Germany’s 'Freiluftkinos' are a summer essential. But from language traps to chilly evenings, a little insider knowledge can make all the difference. https://www.thelocal.de/20260611/how-tomake-the-most-of-germanys-open-air-cinemas-this-summer Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:34:51 +0200 how-tomake-the-most-of-germanys-open-air-cinemas-this-summer Americans in Germany often need to file two sets of tax declarations - one in the US and one in Germany. They may also have to declare their foreign bank accounts. https://www.thelocal.de/20260611/fbar-what-americans-in-germany-need-to-know-about-declaring-bank-accounts Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:27:07 +0200 fbar-what-americans-in-germany-need-to-know-about-declaring-bank-accounts How much money do you need to be ‘happy’ in Germany in 2026? New data has put a figure on it. https://www.thelocal.de/20260611/do-you-need-to-earn-more-than-e90000-to-be-happy-in-germany Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:53:39 +0200 do-you-need-to-earn-more-than-e90000-to-be-happy-in-germany The city of Frankfurt am Main is expanding the use of traffic cameras installed on buses to catch vehicles parked illegally and issue fines. https://www.thelocal.de/20260611/why-drivers-in-frankfurt-should-be-careful-where-they-park Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:44:32 +0200 why-drivers-in-frankfurt-should-be-careful-where-they-park 'Lichtdurchflutet' (bathed in light) and 'Gemütlich' (cosy) might sound appealing, but in Germany’s property market, these poetic descriptions can often mean something else entirely. https://www.thelocal.de/20251106/the-words-estate-agents-in-germany-use-when-they-want-to-rip-you-off Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:51:48 +0100 the-words-estate-agents-in-germany-use-when-they-want-to-rip-you-off A tax cut on fuels has spared drivers in Germany from sky-high costs since the start of May, but the federally subsidised 'discount' is set to end on June 30th. https://www.thelocal.de/20260611/germanys-fuel-discount-will-not-be-extended-beyond-end-of-june Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:06:33 +0200 germanys-fuel-discount-will-not-be-extended-beyond-end-of-june After almost a year of disruptive renovation works, long-distance trains between Berlin and Hamburg will finally run again on Sunday. Deutsche Bahn is offering cut-price tickets to mark the occasion. https://www.thelocal.de/20260611/deutsche-bahn-releases-thousands-of-e15-tickets-for-berlin-hamburg-trips Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:27:02 +0200 deutsche-bahn-releases-thousands-of-e15-tickets-for-berlin-hamburg-trips With the rising cost of petrol and flight tickets, many people in Germany are opting to travel by train for a summer 'staycation'. Here are five destinations you should visit. https://www.thelocal.de/20260527/five-summer-holiday-destinations-in-germany-you-can-reach-by-train Wed, 27 May 2026 16:34:23 +0200 five-summer-holiday-destinations-in-germany-you-can-reach-by-train Did you know that Germany's 'summer fairytale' got underway exactly 20 years ago? Here's what you need to know about this intriguing word and cultural moment. https://www.thelocal.de/20260610/german-word-of-the-day-sommermarchen Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:31:21 +0200 german-word-of-the-day-sommermarchen If you’re part of a couple in Germany, one of the first tax questions you’ll face is whether to file jointly or separately. In most cases, joint filing is the better option – but there are important exceptions worth knowing about. https://www.thelocal.de/20260610/when-should-couples-file-separate-tax-returns-in-germany Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:22:10 +0200 when-should-couples-file-separate-tax-returns-in-germany When you apply for German citizenship, one of the first questions you'll be asked is what type of residence permit you have. Will you run into problems if you don't have permanent residency rights? https://www.thelocal.de/20240415/do-you-need-permanent-residency-to-apply-for-german-citizenship Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:08:53 +0200 do-you-need-permanent-residency-to-apply-for-german-citizenship It can be difficult to find a doctor's appointment in Germany at a suitable time. So are you allowed to schedule an appointment during working hours? https://www.thelocal.de/20260610/can-employees-visit-the-doctor-during-work-hours-in-germany Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:29:26 +0200 can-employees-visit-the-doctor-during-work-hours-in-germany Germany has seen a record number of naturalisations following the citizenship law reform in 2024. We want to hear: are you one of the newest citizens? Or are you applying to become German? Take a moment to fill in our short survey. https://www.thelocal.de/20260610/tell-us-are-you-one-of-germanys-newest-citizens Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:22:27 +0200 tell-us-are-you-one-of-germanys-newest-citizens