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10 smart tips for cheap train travel in Germany
10 smart tips for cheap train travel in Germany
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Say goodbye to summer as colder weather arrives in Germany this week
Say goodbye to summer as colder weather arrives in Germany this week
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3 billion euros in the red: Deutsche Bahn facing financial emergency
3 billion euros in the red: Deutsche Bahn facing financial emergency
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How to make the most out of your holiday leave in 2020
How to make the most out of your holiday leave in 2020
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Stressed-out Germans are having less and less sex
Stressed-out Germans are having less and less sex
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German minister promises billions of euros for green transport
German minister promises billions of euros for green transport
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Munich Airport partially closed again after another person bypasses security
Munich Airport partially closed again after another person bypasses security
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You can now be fired in Germany for gossiping on Whatsapp
You can now be fired in Germany for gossiping on Whatsapp
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German tourists ranked among top five worst in Europe
German tourists ranked among top five worst in Europe
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September 2019: 7 changes affecting expats in Germany
September 2019: 7 changes affecting expats in Germany
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Berlin baker threatened with 25.000 euro fine for writing "KG" instead of "kg"
Berlin baker threatened with 25.000 euro fine for writing "KG" instead of "kg"
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"Still in the Stone Age": Expats ambivalent about life in Germany
"Still in the Stone Age": Expats ambivalent about life in Germany
Documents you should bring with you when moving to Germany 
Documents you should bring with you when moving to Germany
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10 Turkish snacks you should try in Germany
10 Turkish snacks you should try in Germany
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23 German universities in the top 200 in the world
23 German universities in the top 200 in the world
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Berlin baker threatened with 25.000 euro fine for writing "KG" instead of "kg"
Berlin baker threatened with 25.000 euro fine for writing "KG" instead of "kg"
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38 percent of new employees in Germany given temporary contracts
38 percent of new employees in Germany given temporary contracts
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.
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Registration in Germany
If you will be staying in Germany for longer than three months, you need to register your address (anmelden) at...Read more -
Banking in Germany
As an expat in Germany, one of the first steps in setting up your life will be to open up...Read more -
Residence permit in Germany
If you want to live and work in Germany as an expat, you may need to apply for a residence...Read more -
Health insurance in Germany
The health insurance (Krankenversicherung) system in Germany is universal, meaning that by law everyone has to take out cover. There...Read more -
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...Read more -
Private insurance in Germany
Whilst anyone living and working in Germany is obliged to contribute to health insurance and other parts of the German...Read more -
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...Read more -
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...Read more -
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...Read more
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Get a spotless home with Helpling
Get a spotless home with Helpling
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Record number of German pensioners spending retirement abroad
Record number of German pensioners spending retirement abroad
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One dead and 72 injured in hospital fire in Düsseldorf
One dead and 72 injured in hospital fire in Düsseldorf
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By 2025 Germany will be short of 26.000 teachers
By 2025 Germany will be short of 26.000 teachers
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