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Nearly 100.000 new organ donors in Germany a month after register moves online

Nearly 100.000 new organ donors in Germany a month after register moves online
Tobaccoland in court over anti-smoking shock images on vending machines

Tobaccoland in court over anti-smoking shock images on vending machines
Berlin rents increase by an average of 18,3 percent in one year

Berlin rents increase by an average of 18,3 percent in one year
Smoking weed may soon be banned at bars, festivals and parks in Bavaria

Smoking weed may soon be banned at bars, festivals and parks in Bavaria
29-euro transport ticket for Berlin to launch in July

29-euro transport ticket for Berlin to launch in July
Best companies to work for in Germany revealed in new LinkedIn ranking

Best companies to work for in Germany revealed in new LinkedIn ranking
Elevate your career with the MA E-Lingo: Teaching English to Young Learners

Elevate your career with the MA E-Lingo: Teaching English to Young Learners
Abortion should be legal in first trimester, German government commission says

Abortion should be legal in first trimester, German government commission says
Home & Co: Mixed coliving offering the perfect start for expats in Bonn

Home & Co: Mixed coliving offering the perfect start for expats in Bonn

Written warnings at work: What they are and what to do if you receive one

Written warnings at work: What they are and what to do if you receive one
German inflation falls to 2,2 percent, lowest rate since May 2021

German inflation falls to 2,2 percent, lowest rate since May 2021

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.

Registration in Germany

If you will be staying in Germany for longer than three months, you need to register your address (anmelden) at...
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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...
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Residence permit in Germany

If you want to live and work in Germany as an expat, you may need to apply for a residence...
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Health insurance in Germany

The health insurance (Krankenversicherung) system in Germany is universal, meaning that by law everyone has to take out cover. There...
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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...
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Private insurance in Germany

Whilst anyone living and working in Germany is obliged to contribute to health insurance and other parts of the German...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Avoid double income taxation in Germany: A guide for US expats

Avoid double income taxation in Germany: A guide for US expats
How to set up as an independent contractor in Germany as a US citizen

How to set up as an independent contractor in Germany as a US citizen
University of St.Gallen: Join the International Executive MBA

University of St.Gallen: Join the International Executive MBA
Lyrids meteor shower to light up skies across Germany

Lyrids meteor shower to light up skies across Germany

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