Olivia Logan

Editor at IamExpat Media

Editor for Germany at IamExpat Media. Olivia first came to Germany in 2013 to work as an Au Pair. Since studying English Literature and German in Scotland, Freiburg and Berlin she has worked as a features journalist and news editor.
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Aaaachoo! Pollen and sunshine arrive in Germany this weekendAaaachoo! Pollen and sunshine arrive in Germany this weekend
German minister wants Residence Act to allow phone surveillanceGerman minister wants Residence Act to allow phone surveillance
Largest ever study conducted on racism in German authoritiesLargest ever study conducted on racism in German authorities
Parade of six planets visible from Germany this weekParade of six planets visible from Germany this week
SVR calls German integration course cuts “contradictory"SVR calls German integration course cuts “contradictory"
1 in 20 German citizenship applications rejected in Berlin1 in 20 German citizenship applications rejected in Berlin
Nationwide strike to shut down German public transport on Friday and SaturdayNationwide strike to shut down German public transport on Friday and Saturday
German TV "tax" likely to increase from 2027German TV "tax" likely to increase from 2027
This week to clarify whether DB drivers will strike in MarchThis week to clarify whether DB drivers will strike in March
What are the new rules for British dual nationals travelling to the UK?What are the new rules for British dual nationals travelling to the UK?
Entrance to Berliner Dom will be free on February 28Entrance to Berliner Dom will be free on February 28
Germany named 8th-best country for quality of lifeGermany named 8th-best country for quality of life
Hosting 2036 Olympics would be historically problematic, says German presidentHosting 2036 Olympics would be historically problematic, says German president
Berlin-Hamburg train route will be disrupted for longer than expectedBerlin-Hamburg train route will be disrupted for longer than expected
40 centimetres of snow and lows of -13C forecast for Germany40 centimetres of snow and lows of -13C forecast for Germany
Which languages do people speak at home in Germany?Which languages do people speak at home in Germany?
Deutsche Bahn app and website disruptedDeutsche Bahn app and website disrupted
Landlords charging illegally high rent in 94% of cases checked in BerlinLandlords charging illegally high rent in 94% of cases checked in Berlin
Public transport and roads impacted by strikes in Germany this weekPublic transport and roads impacted by strikes in Germany this week
Why ketchup sachets will disappear from German restaurantsWhy ketchup sachets will disappear from German restaurants
Illegal price rise means Prime Video users in Germany can claim refundIllegal price rise means Prime Video users in Germany can claim refund
Berlin Staatsbibliothek to close for 11 yearsBerlin Staatsbibliothek to close for 11 years
UN: Germany at “critical juncture for freedom of expression"UN: Germany at “critical juncture for freedom of expression"
How likely is a social media ban for children in Germany?How likely is a social media ban for children in Germany?
BAMF confirms German integration course cutsBAMF confirms German integration course cuts
How common are falsified German citizenship applications?How common are falsified German citizenship applications?
German gov’t announces further rent regulationsGerman gov’t announces further rent regulations
Which German public services are impacted by strikes this week?Which German public services are impacted by strikes this week?
How long is the wait to see a doctor in Germany?How long is the wait to see a doctor in Germany?
New law will oblige Netflix, Amazon etc. to invest in German filmNew law will oblige Netflix, Amazon etc. to invest in German film
False, AI-generated “biographies” of German stars sold on AmazonFalse, AI-generated “biographies” of German stars sold on Amazon
Bavarian brewery president says Oktoberfest should charge entryBavarian brewery president says Oktoberfest should charge entry
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