Day: December 17, 2010

Qatar eyeing more German investments

SPAIN

Qatar eyeing more German investments

‘Wutbürger’ named word of the year

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

‘Wutbürger’ named word of the year

The German Language Society (GfdS) on Friday crowned Wutbürger, or “enraged citizen,” as the most important German word of 2010. The choice reflected a year in which the angry masses took to the streets in protest of several hot-button issues.

Upbeat retailers push business confidence to record high

JOBS

Upbeat retailers push business confidence to record high

Cost of living crisis: What is driving it and how does it impact internationals?

PARTNER CONTENT

Cost of living crisis: What is driving it and how does it impact internationals?

UNEMPLOYMENT

Bundesrat blocks welfare changes

Bundesrat blocks welfare changes

CHRISTMAS

The Local’s tips for holiday baking in Germany

The Local’s tips for holiday baking in Germany

WEATHER

Blizzard slams Germany

Blizzard slams Germany

PARTNER CONTENT

US Voters: These midterms matter – here’s how to request your ballot

US Voters: These midterms matter – here’s how to request your ballot

Rwandan Hutu rebels indicted for war crimes

HUMAN RIGHTS

Rwandan Hutu rebels indicted for war crimes

Sarrazin earns millions with anti-immigration book

IMMIGRATION

Sarrazin earns millions with anti-immigration book

Merkel hails eurozone rescue fund agreement

EUROPEAN UNION

Merkel hails eurozone rescue fund agreement

RELIGION

Church fears low turnout for pope’s Berlin visit

Church fears low turnout for pope’s Berlin visit