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An expat survival guide to German humour
An expat survival guide to German humour
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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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70.000 people turn out to protest coronavirus policies in Germany
70.000 people turn out to protest coronavirus policies in Germany
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How is Omicron changing the vaccine mandate debate in Germany?
How is Omicron changing the vaccine mandate debate in Germany?
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COVID recovered status now only valid for three months in Germany
COVID recovered status now only valid for three months in Germany
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Make your move to Germany stress-free with these 7 relocation hacks
Make your move to Germany stress-free with these 7 relocation hacks
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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: Germany to tighten contact restrictions after Christmas
Corona summit: Germany to tighten contact restrictions after Christmas
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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
German words expats should know: Der innere Schweinehund
German words expats should know: Der innere Schweinehund
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Berlin among Europe's priciest cities for renting after rent cap abolished
Berlin among Europe's priciest cities for renting after rent cap abolished
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Aldi to phase out milk with low animal welfare standards
Aldi to phase out milk with low animal welfare standards
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Admission-free Sundays to continue at Berlin museums in 2022 & 2023
Admission-free Sundays to continue at Berlin museums in 2022 & 2023
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Berlinale Film Festival to take place with strict COVID restrictions
Berlinale Film Festival to take place with strict COVID restrictions
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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Generalist nursing courses in Germany: Get free training & great job prospects
Generalist nursing courses in Germany: Get free training & great job prospects
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German economists propose 20.000-euro state inheritance for 18-year-olds
German economists propose 20.000-euro state inheritance for 18-year-olds
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Bundestag and Bundesrat approve new quarantine rules in Germany
Bundestag and Bundesrat approve new quarantine rules in Germany
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STIKO recommends boosters for 12 - 17-year-olds in Germany
STIKO recommends boosters for 12 - 17-year-olds in Germany
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