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9 German law changes that might affect your personal finances in 2023

9 German law changes that might affect your personal finances in 2023
2-day Deutsche Post strike begins in Germany

2-day Deutsche Post strike begins in Germany
Fixing the right mortgage interest rate in times of high interest rates

Fixing the right mortgage interest rate in times of high interest rates
Record number of cult organisations flock to Berlin to convert "godless" locals

Record number of cult organisations flock to Berlin to convert "godless" locals
German city ranked 4th most disappointing in the world

German city ranked 4th most disappointing in the world
Thousands of German teens are downloading SLAY, a new compliments app

Thousands of German teens are downloading SLAY, a new compliments app
Weed Reinheitsgebot: Which quality standards will cannabis in Germany have to meet?

Weed Reinheitsgebot: Which quality standards will cannabis in Germany have to meet?
What you need to know before starting a data science course

What you need to know before starting a data science course
17 best places to go ice skating in Germany

17 best places to go ice skating in Germany
Rents rising faster than property prices in Germany

Rents rising faster than property prices in Germany
2022 saw long-awaited sharp rise for German pensions, report reveals

2022 saw long-awaited sharp rise for German pensions, report reveals
Germany ranked among best countries to raise a family

Germany ranked among best countries to raise a family

New in Germany? Not sure where to start?

First things first, let’s get the basics sorted. Here are some useful guides to get you started.

Registration in Germany

If you will be staying in Germany for longer than three months, you need to register your address (anmelden) at...
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Banking in Germany: How to open a German bank account

As an expat in Germany, one of the first steps in setting up your life will be to open up...
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Residence permit in Germany

If you want to live and work in Germany as an expat, you may need to apply for a residence...
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Health insurance in Germany

The health insurance (Krankenversicherung) system in Germany is universal, meaning that by law everyone has to take out cover. There...
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Private health insurance in Germany (Private Krankenversicherung)

The second pillar of German health insurance is private health insurance, which currently covers around 10% of the population, particularly...
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Private insurance in Germany

Whilst anyone living and working in Germany is obliged to contribute to health insurance and other parts of the German...
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Language schools in Germany

If you’ve recently moved to Germany, you’ll perhaps be thinking about brushing up on some of your language skills. Learning...
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Mobile telephony in Germany

As with most countries in the world, expats in Germany who want to communicate with friends and family have the choice...
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Home utilities in Germany: Energy, Water & Internet

If you’re relocating to Germany for the first time, or just moving to a new address, setting up home utilities...
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Start a new chapter in your life with Coyotiv School of Software Engineering

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67 percent more German schoolchildren being kept back a year

67 percent more German schoolchildren being kept back a year

Stargazer’s delight: Rare green comet soon visible in Germany

Stargazer’s delight: Rare green comet soon visible in Germany
Who qualifies for a pension contribution refund after leaving Germany?

Who qualifies for a pension contribution refund after leaving Germany?

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