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Ten German words with double meanings

Lifestyle: 15 May 13
This week's The Local List is for any readers trying to get a grasp on German. We've picked common words with double meanings to help avoid embarrassing mixups. READ »

Eight things that make Germans happy

Lifestyle: 1 May 13
Being happy is important for everyone. For some it's a ray of sunshine falling on the petals of a spring flower, for others it's a fancy yacht. For this week's The Local list we looked at a recent survey of what puts a smile on German faces. READ »

Twelve English words made up by Germans

Lifestyle: 24 Apr 13
Most Germans love to show how well they speak English, but they often misuse or even make up their own English vocabulary. We gathered up the worst offenders for this week's The Local List. READ »

Thatcher's top 10 quips about the Germans

Politics: 10 Apr 13
Margaret Thatcher didn't care much for the Germans, and she had few qualms about expressing her dislike. Following the death of the former British prime minister this week, The Local List collects her most memorable quotations. READ »

Six ways the winter is worse in Germany

Lifestyle: 3 Apr 13
Germany is starting to feel like Narnia - and not in a good way with fauns and a magic lion. The winter has officially been going on forever. The Local List this week lays out six ways the ongoing cold could freeze up relations with Germans. READ »

German bunny-based phrases for Easter

Society: 5 Apr 12
With Easter just around the corner, we’ve taken the opportunity to connect two of our favourite things – the German language and bunnies - This week’s Local List hops through a brace of rabbit-based sayings. READ »

Germany's April Fools' Day Gold

Society: 30 Mar 12
As April Fools' Day approaches, this week’s Local List runs through some of the better jokes cooked up in Germany for the traditional day of jokes. READ »

Germany's top myths and legends

Lifestyle: 20 Mar 12
This week’s Local List explores the more mysterious side of Germany’s dark and winding past, as we share with you our favourite myths and legends. READ »

Germany's eleven sexiest women

Lifestyle: 12 Mar 12
Germany’s women are in the spotlight this week - having recently dealt with the sexy men, this edition of The Local List features a selection of the country’s most delectable ladies. READ »

Germany's sexiest men

Lifestyle: 1 Mar 12
This week’s Local List is a tribute to all things handsomely masculine, as we run through our favourite sexy German men. READ »

Germany's biggest political scandals

Lifestyle: 23 Feb 12
Following the resignation of President Christian Wulff resignation amid accusations of impropriety, The Local List decided to look at post-war Germany's biggest political scandals. READ »

Germany's best actors

Lifestyle: 10 Feb 12
As the Berlin gears up for the glittering Berlinale film festival, The Local List this week is dedicated to the best actors and actresses Germany has had to offer. READ »

Germany's top warm winter getaways

Lifestyle: 30 Jan 12
Winter can be a dreary time in Germany when the thrill of new snow wears off and the temperatures continue to sink. For that reason, this week’s Local List will be dedicated to the best warming winter getaways. READ »

The Local's top ten German novelists

Society: 18 Jan 12
In this week's Local List we run through our favourite German novelists. It was no mean feat to pick just 10 in a country which has produced arguably some of the world's most influential literature. READ »

Top ten German sayings

Lifestyle: 4 Jan 12
This latest installment of The Local List aims to shine a little light on some of the charming eccentricities of the German language. READ »

Germany's favourite food

Lifestyle: 19 Dec 11
Wintertime may be cold and grey in Germany, but the season is the perfect season to enjoy some of the country’s notoriously hearty food. The Local has compiled a list of some our favourite German culinary delights. READ »

Top ten German customs and traditions

Lifestyle: 5 Dec 11
Germany may bear similarities to many other Western countries, but below the surface you’ll find a cornucopia of mad customs. For this edition of The Local List, we count down our favourite national quirks. READ »

Germany's most legendary cars

Lifestyle: 23 Nov 11
Mercedes, BMW, Audi and VW – Germany is a nation of car nuts. The Local List counts down the country's most legendary rides. READ »

Germany's oddest tourist attractions

Travel: 17 Nov 11
Had your fill of Oktoberfest? Unimpressed by the Reeperbahn? The Local List counts down Germany's oddest tourist attractions. READ »

The top ten most influential foreigners in Germany

Society: 10 Nov 11
From military leaders to artists, CEOs to footballers, Germany is teeming with foreign talent. The Local kicks of its new series with a countdown of influential foreigners in an array of fields. READ »

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Harmless pink fun or a bad influence on young girls? A life-size Barbie dream house attraction opened in Berlin to protests including a topless woman burning a doll in effigy.
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At his final heartbeat I knew I had to act. Our German of the Week is Tina K., who, after her brother was beaten to death, has been campaigning for an end to street violence in Berlin.
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The Local List: Ten German words with double meanings
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Conflict is part of the fabric of Berlin, but the city's "Peacemaker" soothes things over. Jessica Ware tracked him down for a chat.
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It might be politically toxic, but it's time to hit the brakes on Germany's reckless driving culture, argues The Local's Ben Knight.
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For this edition of My German Career, former US military man turned armed guard Keith Alban talks about leaving home in search of a better quality of life.
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Offseason, Germany's largest island Rügen might not top many peoples' list of dream holidays. But as The Local discovered, its quiet beauty makes it worth a trip to escape city bustle.
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Confused about the hundreds of euros missing from your pay packet? Don't panic - the latest in The Local's JobTalk series looks at German social security payments.
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Is that your Handy ringing? This week's Local List takes a look at 12 misused English words in German.
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An American is stirring up creative spontaneity in Dresden by leaving disposable cameras around for strangers' use, before collecting them and displaying the results online.
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After it was revealed that Angela Merkel had a Polish grandfather, Matthew Luxmoore set out to find where she could connect to her roots in Berlin's sizable Polish community.
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Why isn't everyone wearing Lederhosen? It's easy for foreigners to stereotype Germany, but this week's Local List is dedicated to debunking common myths.
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The last time Si Liberman saw Berlin, he was thousands of feet in the air on a US bombing raid over Nazi Germany. Nearly seven decades later, he returned to the city.
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What are the hidden rules of etiquette foreigners need to watch out for while doing business in Germany? The Local's JobTalk series has tips for keeping on the right side of your colleagues.
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