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How to enjoy learning German in 5 simple steps
How to enjoy learning German in 5 simple steps
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Is it time to scrap private health insurance in Germany?
Is it time to scrap private health insurance in Germany?
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German police raid far-right group planning large-scale mosque attacks
German police raid far-right group planning large-scale mosque attacks
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Discover how to succeed in international business with crossculture2go
Discover how to succeed in international business with crossculture2go
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Social security: Do you get more from the German state than you pay in?
Social security: Do you get more from the German state than you pay in?
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Munich start-up raises 53 million euros via crowdfunding
Munich start-up raises 53 million euros via crowdfunding
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Minimum wages across the EU: Germany is lagging behind
Minimum wages across the EU: Germany is lagging behind
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"Prepare for it": Mega storm to hit Germany this weekend
"Prepare for it": Mega storm to hit Germany this weekend
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Major disruption as storm Sabine rages through Germany
Major disruption as storm Sabine rages through Germany
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Is Deutsche Bahn really that bad? An international comparison
Is Deutsche Bahn really that bad? An international comparison
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Will Germany see snow this winter season?
Will Germany see snow this winter season?
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Coronavirus reaches Germany: First case confirmed in Bavaria
Coronavirus reaches Germany: First case confirmed in Bavaria
7 magical winter getaways within easy reach of Germany 
7 magical winter getaways within easy reach of Germany
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Valentine's Day traditions in Germany and around the world
Valentine's Day traditions in Germany and around the world
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German man’s marriage proposal immortalised on Google Maps
German man’s marriage proposal immortalised on Google Maps
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Let ERICON broker be your one-stop-shop for insurance in Germany
Let ERICON broker be your one-stop-shop for insurance in Germany
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German Bank N26 to cease operations in the UK due to Brexit
German Bank N26 to cease operations in the UK due to Brexit
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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Moving house or apartment in Germany: Tips for a smooth moving day
Moving house or apartment in Germany: Tips for a smooth moving day
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Multiple crashes on icy Autobahns in the aftermath of storm Sabine
Multiple crashes on icy Autobahns in the aftermath of storm Sabine
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Liability insurance: Why 8 out of 10 Germans have it
Liability insurance: Why 8 out of 10 Germans have it
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More than one million children in Germany dependent on Hartz IV
More than one million children in Germany dependent on Hartz IV
What's on
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Carnival in Düsseldorf
Carnival in Düsseldorf
20-26 Feb 2020
Festival Dusseldorf
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Cologne Carnival
Cologne Carnival
20-28 Feb 2020
Festival Cologne
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Rheingau Gourmet & Wine Festival
Rheingau Gourmet & Wine Festival
20 Feb 2020 - 08 Mar 2020
Festival Hessen
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eat! Berlin Cooking Festival
eat! Berlin Cooking Festival
20 Feb 2020 - 01 Mar 2020
Festival Berlin
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Berlinale - International Berlin Film Festival
Berlinale - International Berlin Film Festival
20 Feb 2020 - 01 Mar 2020
Film Berlin
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Berlin Carnival
Berlin Carnival
20-26 Feb 2020
Festival Berlin