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Several injured after shooting at Munich area metro station, police confirm

Several injured after shooting at Munich area metro station, police confirm

Authorities in Munich say they have arrested a suspect after shots were fired at the Unterföhring metro station on Tuesday morning.

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7 reasons buying furniture in Germany is a nightmare

7 reasons buying furniture in Germany is a nightmare

Required reading for anyone relocating to Germany.

 
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Aldi unveils plan to become third largest US grocer in five years

Aldi unveils plan to become third largest US grocer in five years

German discount grocery store giant Aldi unveiled a major US expansion plan on Monday, aiming to make it the third-largest US grocery chain in five years.

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8 European hotspots expats want to call home

8 European hotspots expats want to call home

Find out which cities in Europe are expats flocking to – and what they’re doing to make finding a home in their new city even easier.

 
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These are the German cities where the most people ride without a ticket

These are the German cities where the most people ride without a ticket

A new study shows the German cities where people are happiest with the service offered to them by their local transport company - and also where the most people admit to fare-dodging.

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The expat’s healthcare guide to Germany

The expat’s healthcare guide to Germany

Of all the things to worry about when moving abroad, healthcare should not be one of them. Know before you go – so you can spend your time sampling bratwurst instead of fearing for the worst.

 
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44 cancelled flights on one day: Air Berlin struggles to stay aloft

44 cancelled flights on one day: Air Berlin struggles to stay aloft

Germany's second-largest airline has been running in the red for years. And now amid massive staff cuts, it's having a hard time ensuring all its flights go through.

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Introducing... the ultimate dating app for expats

Introducing... the ultimate dating app for expats

Finding love locally has never been easier. Find out why.

 
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Mexico to Merkel: we want 'significant increase' in trade

Mexico to Merkel: we want 'significant increase' in trade

President Enrique Pena Nieto told German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday he wants a significant increase in trade with the European Union, vowing to complete a new trade deal by year's end.

Merkel congratulates Macron on 'great success' in parliamentary elections

Merkel congratulates Macron on 'great success' in parliamentary elections

Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron for the "great success" of his party after projections showed them set to win a sweeping majority in parliament.

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German youth football team rallies behind 'star players' facing deportation

German youth football team rallies behind 'star players' facing deportation

When some of their best players received a deportation notice to return to Afghanistan, a boys' football team in Hesse decided to step up to help them stay with their newfound "family".

Germany lost €32 billion to bankers in 'biggest ever tax scandal': report

Germany lost €32 billion to bankers in 'biggest ever tax scandal': report

A report by German media on Wednesday claims that the German state lost at least €31.8 billion since 2001 through tricks by banker and brokers to manipulate tax payments and refunds.

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McDonald’s to give French customers knives and forks in world first

McDonald’s to give French customers knives and forks in world first

McDonald’s in France is to offer its customers the slightly more civilized option of eating its best burger with a knife and fork rather than their fingers.

 

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6 German words you'll need to know this summer

6 German words you'll need to know this summer

The onset of sunny weather in Germany means it is time to brush up on your summer-related vocabulary.

Taxes in Germany - how to get more money back on your return

Taxes in Germany - how to get more money back on your return

The clocking is ticking down towards the May 31st deadline to submit tax returns. Here's how to make tax day into your own personal pay day.

German beer culture in 11 gulps

German beer culture in 11 gulps

Germany's celebrated beer purity law has been around for over half a millennium, so in its honour the Local tells some beer truths you may not know.

Moving from India to Munich changed my life

Moving from India to Munich changed my life

Expat blogger Shaira Mohan writes for The Local about the experience of moving from New Delhi to Munich and encountering the familiar, the strange and the marvelous.

10 German books you have to read before you die

10 German books you have to read before you die

These ten novels, ranging from the late 19th century to the last couple of years, are modern German classics. Earning international acclaim, each one is essential reading.

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These German universities are best at landing you a job

These German universities are best at landing you a job

A new Times Higher Education ranking shows which German universities are most likely to get you into your dream job after graduation.