Abi Carter

Editor in chief at IamExpat Media

Abi studied German and History at the University of Manchester and has since lived in Berlin, Hamburg and Utrecht, working since 2017 as a writer, editor and content marketeer. Although she's happily taken on some German and Dutch quirks, s... show more

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One in 10 employees in Germany works overtime hoursOne in 10 employees in Germany works overtime hours
Buying a house in Germany still unaffordable for many, report findsBuying a house in Germany still unaffordable for many, report finds
E-prescriptions causing chaos, German pharmacists complainE-prescriptions causing chaos, German pharmacists complain
Deutsche Bahn testing technology for super-fast internet on railway linesDeutsche Bahn testing technology for super-fast internet on railway lines
Hamburg should get a river swimming pool, politicians sayHamburg should get a river swimming pool, politicians say
Germany mulls increasing drinking age for beer and wine to 18Germany mulls increasing drinking age for beer and wine to 18
Driver caught speeding at 321km/h on German autobahnDriver caught speeding at 321km/h on German autobahn
Gas bills set to go down in Germany with scrapping of surchargeGas bills set to go down in Germany with scrapping of surcharge
Deutschlandticket in danger from 2026, German cities warnDeutschlandticket in danger from 2026, German cities warn
How is Germany planning to reform its ailing pension system?How is Germany planning to reform its ailing pension system?
German schools don't do enough to support migrant children, says OECD directorGerman schools don't do enough to support migrant children, says OECD director
"Speed camera marathon" brings week of intensive speed checks to Germany"Speed camera marathon" brings week of intensive speed checks to Germany
Budget 2026: Extra money for everything from roads to social housing in GermanyBudget 2026: Extra money for everything from roads to social housing in Germany
Accidents involving e-scooters hit new high in GermanyAccidents involving e-scooters hit new high in Germany
Ubers to get more expensive in Heidelberg as city introduces minimum faresUbers to get more expensive in Heidelberg as city introduces minimum fares
When will summer weather finally make a reappearance in Germany?When will summer weather finally make a reappearance in Germany?
August 2025: 7 key changes affecting expats in GermanyAugust 2025: 7 key changes affecting expats in Germany
Airports in EU can now ditch 100ml liquids rule for hand luggageAirports in EU can now ditch 100ml liquids rule for hand luggage
Complaints about Deutsche Post reach record highComplaints about Deutsche Post reach record high
Union calls for tax returns to be scrapped for employees in GermanyUnion calls for tax returns to be scrapped for employees in Germany
Train derails in southern Germany, killing at least 3 peopleTrain derails in southern Germany, killing at least 3 people
Germany is no longer Europe's biggest beer producerGermany is no longer Europe's biggest beer producer
Apartments in Germany listed for just 23 days before being rented, on averageApartments in Germany listed for just 23 days before being rented, on average
Cheaper flights in sight as German government plans to cut taxes on plane ticketsCheaper flights in sight as German government plans to cut taxes on plane tickets
Puma on the loose? Warnings issued in Saxony-Anhalt after big cat sightingsPuma on the loose? Warnings issued in Saxony-Anhalt after big cat sightings
What's changing with Germany's Rundfunkbeitrag this June?What's changing with Germany's Rundfunkbeitrag this June?
April 2025: 8 changes affecting expats in GermanyApril 2025: 8 changes affecting expats in Germany
Deutsche Bahn posts another huge loss and record low punctuality rateDeutsche Bahn posts another huge loss and record low punctuality rate
Concerns for German car industry as Trump slaps 25% tariff on importsConcerns for German car industry as Trump slaps 25% tariff on imports
Foreign students bring multi-billion-euro net gain to German economyForeign students bring multi-billion-euro net gain to German economy
Germany updates travel advice for US after citizens held at borderGermany updates travel advice for US after citizens held at border
Shops in Germany push for more freedom to open on SundaysShops in Germany push for more freedom to open on Sundays
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