Inside Germany: Border arguments, pumpkin 'Frauenpower' and …
WEB5 days ago · From a plan to increase border checks that isn't making anyone happy to the return of a famous pumpkin festival and seasonal foods, here's what we're talking about at The Local this week.
'Proud of our tradition': Coal phase-out fuels far right in rural ...
WEB2 days ago · A woman walks along the high street in Spremberg. White clouds still billow from the towers of a coal plant in Spremberg but the coal phase out is underway. Photo by Femke COLBORNE / AFP. Germany ...
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
WEB2 days ago · Death count climbs amid heavy flooding. Severe flooding continues to wreak havoc across Germany and its neighbouring countries, with at least 18 fatalities reported in the wake of Storm Boris so ...
Which countries have an immigration deal with Germany? - The …
WEB3 days ago · Previously, around 15 percent of rejected asylum applications in Germany had come from Georgia and Moldova - a number that dropped significantly after the new deal was announced. As with India ...
Germany's parks plant a way forward on climate change - The Local
WEB5 days ago · Already, 20 to 30 percent of their budget is spent on fixing climate damage -- a share which is only increasing. According to their calculations, somewhere between 200 and 250 million euros ($220 ...
How high will heating bills in Germany be this winter? - The Local
WEB3 days ago · According to experts, the average gas price in the basic tariff of local suppliers fell from 15.15 cents/kWh in September 2023 to 14.2 cents/kWh in September 2024. Although the average price of ...
Germany begins expanded border checks to limit migrant arrivals
WEB3 days ago · Border controls with Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria and Switzerland were already in place before the crackdown was announced. These will now be expanded to Germany's borders with France ...
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
WEB3 days ago · The State Flood Centre recently reported a water level on the River Elbe of 5.54 meters on Monday morning, triggering the second level of a four stage alarm. It is expected to rise to 6 metres ...
German word of the day: Stinkfaul - The Local
WEB3 days ago · Of course, in this context, the word stink functions more as an amplifier, suggesting this person takes laziness to a whole new level.. READ ALSO: German word of the day - Kek If you're looking ...
German union not ruling out strikes if Volkswagen pay talks fail
WEB4 days ago · Unions are not ruling out strike action if talks over a new pay deal for workers at Volkswagen fail this month. This comes after the German auto giant threatened to cut jobs at home and close ...