Stephanie Nourse

Moment • 16th April 2021

Merkel receives AstraZeneca COVID vaccine

German Chancellor Angela Merkel received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Friday, her spokesman has confirmed on Twitter. The news signals that Merkel continues to back the vaccine, particularly AstraZeneca, despite uncertainties over blood clotting cases. Merkel, 66, was given the dose at the specially installed vaccination centre in Berlin's former Tempelhof Airport, which is exclusively administering AstraZeneca. Currently, around 3,000 people a day can receive a jab there. Merkel

Moment • 10th April 2021

Gerhard Richter loans over 100 works - including Holocaust series - to new Berlin museum

German visual artist Gerhard Richter has agreed to loan more than 100 of his works - including an artistic response to the Holocaust, which he had originally pledged never to sell - to a new museum of modern art to be built next to the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin.

The Local Germany • 16th September 2020

German phrase of the day: Nach und nach

Today's phrase describes something happening or being done in small stages, and can be equated with the English expression ‘bit by bit'.

The Local Germany • 16th September 2020

German word of the day: Die Menschentraube

While crowds are much less common in coronavirus times, this amusing way to describe a gathering of people is still worth learning.

The Local Germany • 16th September 2020

German word of the day: Der Filmriss

The Local Germany • 16th September 2020

Deutsche Bahn to increase mask inspections at German train stations

Due to numerous violations of the mandatory rule that masks should be worn at train stations, German rail company Deutsche Bahn (DB) wants to increase monitoring, particularly in the evening.

The Local Germany • 16th September 2020

How can Germany improve its Kitas amid teacher shortage?

Many Kitas around Germany are experiencing severe staff shortages, according to a new educational study by Germany's Bertelmann Stiftung. What can be done to improve quality?

The Local Germany • 8th September 2020

Hannah Arendt: What you need to know about the German philosopher's life and work

Hannah Arendt is widely regarded as one of the most influential political philosophers of the 20th century. As an exhibition in Berlin pays tribute to her life and work, we delved into her past.

The Local Germany • 7th September 2020

German word of the day: die Augenweide

This versatile word allows you to express your appreciation for just about anything.

7th September 2020

German phrase of the day: Leben in die Bude bringen

Jazz up your vocabulary with this handy German phrase.

The Local Germany • 7th September 2020

German word of the day: unheimlich

Generally understood to denote a feeling of unease and uncomfortableness, the German word unheimlich is associated with negative emotions such as dread, fear and terror.

7th September 2020

Travel in Germany: A guide to Berlin's best lakes

Throughout the summer (and beginning of autumn), it is common practice for Berliners to flock to the capital's waters for some much-needed respite.

7th September 2020

Ten German abbreviations that will have you texting like a true native

The modern, simple syntax of text speak is a ‘Handy' method of communication to cut down time on the complexities of language and to impress your native German friends.

The Local Germany • 7th September 2020

German word of the day: der Trotzkopf

If you know someone who just won't budge, this is the perfect German word to describe them.

7th September 2020

Kaffee und Kuchen: A very German tradition

This leisurely afternoon ritual is key to the German lifestyle.

The Local Germany • 7th September 2020

German word of the day: Der Vorführeffekt

There are few better examples of the German language's charming ability to condense complex concepts into a singular word than this amusing expression.

7th September 2020

IN NUMBERS: How life in Germany has changed over the past 10 years

A lot has changed in Germany in the past six months, let alone the past 10 years. We take a look in figures at the difference a decade has made.

7th September 2020

Coronavirus: Hard-hit German firms call on government to ease travel restrictions

From tourism to trade fairs – the pandemic has hit some industries particularly hard in Germany. Now firms have asked the government to ease travel rules.

7th September 2020

Seven corona-safe events not to miss in Germany in September 2020

September 2020 may not see typical big events in Germany like Oktoberfest in Munich or the Berlin Marathon. But there's still a lot of fun (safely) in store.

Moment • 28th July 2020

Coronavirus latest: Germany to test all travellers returning from high-risk areas

Germany is set to introduce mandatory testing for all citizens arriving from countries with high coronavirus infection rates, health minister Jens Spahn announced yesterday afternoon. The tests will be free of charge and the new measure could come into force as early as next week.