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Most Googled: Why is New Year's Eve called Silvester in Germany?
Most Googled: Why is New Year's Eve called Silvester in Germany?
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Germany moves to ditch abortion law dating from Nazi era
Germany moves to ditch abortion law dating from Nazi era
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Start-ups in Germany experience record investment levels
Start-ups in Germany experience record investment levels
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German population stagnates for second year running
German population stagnates for second year running
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Unboosted people could soon lose right to COVID quarantine pay
Unboosted people could soon lose right to COVID quarantine pay
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Unusual noises in Berlin trigger multiple calls to emergency services
Unusual noises in Berlin trigger multiple calls to emergency services
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German district left dependant on fax machine to report COVID infections
German district left dependant on fax machine to report COVID infections
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2022 in Germany: All of the changes expats need to know about
2022 in Germany: All of the changes expats need to know about
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Germany hopes new Novavax COVID jab might convince vaccine sceptics
Germany hopes new Novavax COVID jab might convince vaccine sceptics
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Corona summit: Shorter quarantine rules and 2G+ in bars and restaurants
Corona summit: Shorter quarantine rules and 2G+ in bars and restaurants
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Germany shortens COVID quarantine periods: What you need to know
Germany shortens COVID quarantine periods: What you need to know
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Germany to remove all countries from virus variant travel risk list
Germany to remove all countries from virus variant travel risk list
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People with J&J jab left unsure of vaccination status after rule change
People with J&J jab left unsure of vaccination status after rule change
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Nationwide average diesel prices in Germany hit record high
Nationwide average diesel prices in Germany hit record high
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48-hour "lightning winter" coming to Germany with storms, snow and sleet
48-hour "lightning winter" coming to Germany with storms, snow and sleet
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More than 100.000 daily COVID infections recorded in Germany for first time
More than 100.000 daily COVID infections recorded in Germany for first time
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: 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...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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German words expats should know: Der innere Schweinehund
German words expats should know: Der innere Schweinehund
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How to find the right property in Berlin with First Citiz
How to find the right property in Berlin with First Citiz
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German passport ranked second strongest in the world for 2022
German passport ranked second strongest in the world for 2022
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Germany extends deadline to exchange older driving licences
Germany extends deadline to exchange older driving licences
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