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The 8 coolest castles in Europe
The 8 coolest castles in Europe
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Hamburg restaurant opens private greenhouses for corona-proof dining
Hamburg restaurant opens private greenhouses for corona-proof dining
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Germany to bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
Germany to bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
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8 signs you've been Germanised
8 signs you've been Germanised
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German police discover cult while investigating a kidnapping
German police discover cult while investigating a kidnapping
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Number of people working beyond retirement age on the rise in Germany
Number of people working beyond retirement age on the rise in Germany
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Germany records 11.000 new coronavirus cases, Health Minister tests positive
Germany records 11.000 new coronavirus cases, Health Minister tests positive
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October 2020: 11 changes affecting expats in Germany
October 2020: 11 changes affecting expats in Germany
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Germany places fourth in ranking of the best countries in the world
Germany places fourth in ranking of the best countries in the world
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8 signs you've been Germanised
8 signs you've been Germanised
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Germany announces new tougher restrictions for coronavirus hotspots
Germany announces new tougher restrictions for coronavirus hotspots
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Several German states introduce internal travel restrictions
Several German states introduce internal travel restrictions
Short-time work (Kurzarbeit) & Taxes: What workers in Germany should know 
Short-time work (Kurzarbeit) & Taxes: What workers in Germany should know
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Man refused German citizenship after not shaking woman’s hand
Man refused German citizenship after not shaking woman’s hand
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70+ artefacts damaged in coordinated attack on Berlin's Museum Island
70+ artefacts damaged in coordinated attack on Berlin's Museum Island
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Doctors in Germany can once again grant sick leave via the phone
Doctors in Germany can once again grant sick leave via the phone
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One in 10 Germans planning to stock up on toilet paper in coming weeks
One in 10 Germans planning to stock up on toilet paper in coming weeks
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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How to boost your German pension with voluntary contributions
How to boost your German pension with voluntary contributions
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Corona-hit Bavarian district Berchtesgadener Land goes back into lockdown
Corona-hit Bavarian district Berchtesgadener Land goes back into lockdown
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The German healthcare system: Your questions answered
The German healthcare system: Your questions answered
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Update: 100+ regions in Germany now considered coronavirus risk zones
Update: 100+ regions in Germany now considered coronavirus risk zones