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- Germany's Axel Springer boss under fire over staff messages The boss of Germany's Axel Springer, one of the biggest European media groups, has been forced to apologise after the publication of a series of controversial private messages triggered anger in its ranks.
- Why is the population of Europe set to shrink? The population of Europe has been steadily increasing in recent years but it is soon set to peak and then go into decline. We explain why and also the countries in Europe where you are most likely to live to a hundred years old.
- Non-EU travellers warned about unofficial ETIAS tourist visa websites The EU border agency, Frontex, has warned non-EU tourists to be careful about giving out their personal data given there are now more than 50 unofficial websites offering to deal with the required ETIAS tourist visas when the system is finally rolled out next year.
- COMPARE: Which is the best country in Europe to get naked in? From expected nudity in Nordic saunas to topless sunbathing on the French Riviera, attitudes and laws around nakedness differ across Europe. The Local's correspondents give you the low-down on where you can let it all hang out.
- Germany ends nuclear era as last reactors power down Germany switched off its last three nuclear reactors on Saturday, exiting atomic power even as it seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels and manage an energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.
- PODCAST: The German asparagus obsession and is the €49 travel ticket worth buying? This week we talk about Germany's plan to legalise cannabis, shutting down nuclear power pants, the German asparagus obsession, Barack Obama's relationship with Germany, and if it's worth getting the new €49 ticket. We also share some life hacks.
- FACT CHECK: Is Germany really planning to ban ChatGPT? The AI-driven chat bot ChatGPT has made waves on the internet for its powerful ability to rapidly create human-sounding texts and formulate lines of code. But rumours have been swirling that Germany is gearing up for a ban. Is this true?
- INTERVIEW: 'Germany needs to become more attractive for immigrants' Germany is desperate for skilled workers - but foreigners still face huge hurdles if they want to come to the country and work. We spoke to Misbah Khan, a Green MP working on reforming the country's visa system, to find out how the government wants to change all that.
- What drivers in Europe need to know about London's low emissions zones If you are driving to London from Europe with a foreign registered car you will need to know about the city's low emission zone and how to avoid being hit with a hefty fine, as some of our readers have been.
- Germany to end nuclear era by shutting down last three reactors Germany will switch off its last three nuclear reactors on Saturday, exiting atomic power even as it seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels and manage an energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.
- From beer policing to bunny suits: 10 of Germany's strangest social clubs People in Germany love forming their own clubs or associations, which are known in German as 'Vereine'. Here are some of the quirkiest.
- 'Focus on your strengths': Our readers' top tips for learning German German is a hard language to learn - but far from impossible - was the consensus from The Local's reader survey on tips to learn the language. Here's the advice they gave to people struggling with the language.
- Are German landlords allowed to ask for proof that you're not pregnant? A woman in Berlin was allegedly asked for proof that she wasn't expecting a baby when she applied for a flat. It was taken as a sign that the housing crisis has reached its peak - but is this even legal under German law? We take a look.
- Which German cities have the fewest S-Bahn delays? The country’s S-Bahn commuter trains run with far fewer delays that Deutsche Bahn’s long-distance services. But there’s still some big differences between German cities when it comes to S-Bahn punctuality. Here’s who comes out on top.
- Will new Danish border controls make commuting from Germany easier? Danish authorities say that revised German border controls will reduce congestion and waiting times for commuters crossing between the two countries.
- How to stay in Germany after graduating from a German university If you’ve finished up your studies in Germany – either at a university or accredited technical institute – your path to staying is a little simpler than it is for most people, even other skilled workers.
- Denmark to stop fewer drivers from Germany in new border control measures Denmark will 'reorganise' its border control measures on the frontier with Germany from May 12th, the Danish justice ministry said on Friday.
- Berlin patients use ping-pong to ease Parkinson's pain Luci Krippner's eyes never leave the little white ball as her arms loosen up. When she plays ping-pong like today in Berlin, she can forget for a while that she has Parkinson's disease.
- Germany Foreign Minister urges China to tell Russia to stop war German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urged Beijing Friday to ask "the Russian aggressor to stop the war" in Ukraine, saying "no other country has more influence on Russia than China".
- Germany approves Polish fighter jet delivery to Ukraine Germany on Thursday approved a request from Poland for the re-export of five Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine, one of Kyiv's key requests to help repel Russia's forces.