Sign up for the editor's
weekly newsletter
November 21, 2009
Springlike highs expected for weekend
Anyone planning a weekend outing will enjoy sunshine and springlike temperatures in the coming days as a high pressure system moves over the Alps and into central Germany, the DWD weather service reported on Friday. READ »
Football match-fixing ring uncovered
Police arrested several people in Germany and abroad Thursday in connection to a gambling ring affecting Europe’s top football leagues. READ (1 COMMENT) »
What's on in Germany: November 19 - 25
This Week's Highlights: Vikings in Frankfurt, Grimm's fairy tales in Cologne, and innovative theatre troupes take the stage in Munich. READ »
Hunter takes bullet meant for boar
A 71-year-old hunter has been shot dead while helping flush out game, police in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate said on Wednesday evening. READ (4 COMMENTS) »
Podolski brace saves draw for Germany on emotional Enke night
Striker Lukas Podolski saved his country for the second consecutive match with an injury-time goal to seal Germany's 2-2 draw with the Ivory Coast on an emotional night in Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday. READ (3 COMMENTS) »
Utilities hiking power prices
Two German utilities – Vattenfall and EWE – announced on Wednesday they would dramatically raise electricity prices for their customers starting next year, blaming the higher cost of renewable energy. READ (10 COMMENTS) »
The Local's English-language movie listings for Germany
Find movies playing in English in Germany with The Local's cinema guide. READ »
Chelsea teammates Ballack and Drogba to miss friendly
Both Germany captain Michael Ballack and his Chelsea teammate Didier Drogba have been ruled out for Wednesday's friendly match, as the mourning Germans prepare to take on the Ivory Coast. READ (1 COMMENT) »
Students stage education protests nationwide
Tens of thousands of German students took to the streets on Tuesday to demonstrate against contentious reforms to the country's educational system and lacking funds for universities and schools. READ (14 COMMENTS) »
90-year-old charged for Nazi massacre
German prosecutors on Tuesday charged a 90-year-old former SS soldier with 58 counts of murder for the cold-blooded killings of Jewish forced labourers in the final weeks of World War II. READ »
Dennis Rodman arrested after failing to pay for boozy party
Flamboyant US basketball star Dennis Rodman was temporarily retained on Monday for not paying his sky-high hotel bill after a boozy party in the western German city of Trier. READ (1 COMMENT) »
Brüderle's refusal to help Opel angers state premiers
Premiers from German states with Opel plants clashed on Monday with Economy Minister Rainer Brüderle over his insistence that the struggling carmaker would get no federal financial help. READ (4 COMMENTS) »
More Rhineland News
- 16/11 Swine flu kills two in Bavaria (36 comments) »
- 13/11 Comet-hunting probe to explore origins of the solar system »
- 12/11 New programme teaches Turkish imams to lead prayer in German (13 comments) »
- 12/11 What's on in Germany: November 12 - 18 »
- 12/11 Wet and windy weather will warm up weekend »
- 11/11 Thief accidentally steals circus lion (5 comments) »
- 11/11 The Local's English-language movie listings for Germany »
- 11/11 GM’s Henderson apologises for Opel U-turn »
- 11/11 Karneval kicks off in Cologne (2 comments) »
- 10/11 E.ON sells power grid to Dutch group for €1.1 bln »
Duesseldorf Galleries
|
Published: 5 Oct 09 |
Highlights
See all ads | Join the Marketplace
-
RAA - Relocation & Administrative Services
Experienced relocation service -
Liz Frey Relocation Service Agency for Furnished Accommodation Munich
Liz Frey Munich - furnished accommodation -
First Financial Direct Group
Finance, Insurance & Property -
Einar Wie Keiner
English Computer Support & Therapy -
Meetic
Dating -
Pomeranza Design Ranch
Cozy design shop and cafe in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg -
World First UK Limited
Foreign exchange broker services
Sponsored Links
Jobs in Germany, in English
579 jobs in Germany, in English
323 new jobs this week
0 new jobs today
- Manager Customer Relationship (f/m)_World leader in pooled packaging solutions
- Senior Manager Finance and Administration (m/w)
- Application Developer (m/f) of Methods for MR Perfusion Evaluation and multiparametric Lesion Ass...
- Trainee Program Manufacturing (m/f) (JA-GER71292)
- Procurement Trainee Program (m/f) (JA-GER71288)
- Supply Chain Management Trainee Program (m/f) (JA-GER71285)
- International Junior Brand Manager
- Global Account Manager Automotive (m/f) (JA-GER71293)
- Advisors in Financial Risk Management (m/f)
- Sales Manager Solar
Latest news from The Local in Sweden
- 20/11 Teacher charged with sex crimes against pupils »
- 20/11 Liberals call for lower taxes at party congress »
- 20/11 Undertakers face cost of drunken coffin spillage »
- 20/11 North Korean diplomats' smuggling scheme up in smoke »
- 20/11 Vellinge changes course to welcome refugee kids »
Blog
Essentials
Dating
Looking for your own blonde bombshell? Or is the strong, silent type more your
style? Find a German sweetheart here.
Weather
"After clouds comes clear weather," say the Germans. But what about after that? Find out in The Local's weather
section.
Blog
German stuff that's distracting us today.
Noticeboard
Whether you want to buy, sell, hire, announce or promote something, here's the place to do it - completely free of
charge.
Discuss
Debate the news, ask for advice, make friends - or just let off steam.
Register
Register now for:
> Free use of noticeboard
> Special discounts
> Weekly news roundup
> Unlimited use of discuss
News from the Goethe-Institut
- Reading in Splendour: The new Central Library at Humboldt University in Berlin
The Humboldt brothers envisioned the totality and unity of the arts and sciences as their ideal. - Rebel energy from the Black Forest
In one German town, committed citizens are winning the battle against powerful energy companies. - The Incomparable Value of the Community: The Meister Eckhart Award Goes to Amitai Etzioni
Amitai Etzioni, one of the most profound advocates of communitarianism, has been honoured now. - A Venue for Avant-Garde Dance: The Mousonturm
The Mousonturm was a home for Frankfurt’s independent theatre groups and cabaret when it was founded. - Between Innovative Ideas and Banality: Concerts for Young Target Groups
Concert organizers have been developing new ideas for breaking down barriers between classical music and young people: concerts like events....
News from Young Germany
- After the Fall: YG interviews director of Berlin Wall film
YG gets the inside scoop on the After the Fall documentary from co-director Eric Black - Researchers make new findings in the study of HIV
A new study may help to explain why only one of several of the simian immunodeficiency viruses... - A State becomes history
On October 7, 1949, the German Democratic Republic (GDR) was founded. The communist state existed... - Researchers give up search for missing relic of famed German poet
For years, historians have attempted to clarify where the stolen skull of poet Friedrich Schiller... - Master's program in E-learning and Media Education trains educators for the multimedia age
A new Master’s program in E-learning and Media Education known as Elmeb21 will be offered from the...
News from DeutschlandOnline
- Defence minister urges afghan Government to act to bring order to the country
Germany's new Defence Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg Thursday said the Afghanistan government... - OECD predicts export driven German recovery from recession
Growing exports and government spending will help to drive Germany along a recovery path next year,... - Micro-Sensor in artery measures blood pressure
High blood pressure can be a trial of patience for doctors and for sufferers, whose blood pressure...
Noticeboard
Toytown Germany
- 02:50 Is Germany in a state of...
- 02:24 Another Pierogie-and-Vodka Run
- 01:35 Regular drinks meetup in Heidelberg or Mannheim
- 01:13 Important warning about H1N1 swine flu vaccine
- 00:59 Caught my partner looking at sex personals online
- 00:54 New in Stuttgart (or new to this forum)
- 00:51 Thursday Night Drink Club (Cologne)
- 00:44 What American products should I bring to sell?
- 00:17 Shingles on my face
- 00:12 A few questions regarding Rostock
Snappy summary of the week's best stories
The newsletter is sent out every Friday with an easily swallowed digest of the week's happenings allowing you to pepper your conversations with nuggets of news about the issues of the hour.
SIGN UP HERE>>>
The newsletter is sent out every Friday with an easily swallowed digest of the week's happenings allowing you to pepper your conversations with nuggets of news about the issues of the hour.
SIGN UP HERE>>>
Advertising 2.0
MARKETPLACE - promote your business to half a million targeted readers a month on The Local. Find great products and services in Germany or tell The Local's readers about your own business.
CLICK HERE>>>
MARKETPLACE - promote your business to half a million targeted readers a month on The Local. Find great products and services in Germany or tell The Local's readers about your own business.
CLICK HERE>>>
Sales manager - Berlin
The Local is seeking a talented and experienced media sales professional for our online advertising sales in Germany
FULL JOB DETAILS
The Local is seeking a talented and experienced media sales professional for our online advertising sales in Germany
FULL JOB DETAILS
Best Foreign exchange rates dealing - all major currencies
Foreign Currency Direct voted as offering the best exchange rates. All currency exchange transactions are managed by Ben Amrany. We guarantee that readers of The Local/Toytown receive a 5 star service
FULL DETAILS HERE>>>
Foreign Currency Direct voted as offering the best exchange rates. All currency exchange transactions are managed by Ben Amrany. We guarantee that readers of The Local/Toytown receive a 5 star service
FULL DETAILS HERE>>>
Editorial intern - Berlin
The Local needs an editorial intern at its office in Berlin starting in January
FULL JOB DETAILS
The Local needs an editorial intern at its office in Berlin starting in January
FULL JOB DETAILS
JOB: Account Executive Global Brand Team
Edelman, the worlds largest privately owned PR agency, is looking for a native English speaking Account Executive (m/f) for the Global Team in Hamburg (starting in January 2010)
FULL JOB DETAILS
Edelman, the worlds largest privately owned PR agency, is looking for a native English speaking Account Executive (m/f) for the Global Team in Hamburg (starting in January 2010)
FULL JOB DETAILS
Food and drink gift baskets
We offer a wide range of exquisite and unique hampers, elegantly decorated for all occasions. Our service is first class and allows you to send personalised baskets to your loved ones across Europe.
FIND OUT MORE
We offer a wide range of exquisite and unique hampers, elegantly decorated for all occasions. Our service is first class and allows you to send personalised baskets to your loved ones across Europe.
FIND OUT MORE
