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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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
CDU & SPD agree to continue Deutschlandticket - with price increase from 2027CDU & SPD agree to continue Deutschlandticket - with price increase from 2027
Berlin parents asked to rein in kids to avoid repeat of New Year's Eve unrestBerlin parents asked to rein in kids to avoid repeat of New Year's Eve unrest
"Mega strike" on the horizon in Berlin as BVG & ver.di argue over pay"Mega strike" on the horizon in Berlin as BVG & ver.di argue over pay
Life expectancy in Germany rises for first time since 2019Life expectancy in Germany rises for first time since 2019
German airports to enforce 100ml liquid rule again after EC rulingGerman airports to enforce 100ml liquid rule again after EC ruling
Germany generated more solar power than ever before in July 2024Germany generated more solar power than ever before in July 2024
Changes to state funding of childcare in Germany: Will parents pay more? Changes to state funding of childcare in Germany: Will parents pay more?
New German car insurance classifications could see millions of drivers paying moreNew German car insurance classifications could see millions of drivers paying more
1,3 million people working beyond retirement age in Germany1,3 million people working beyond retirement age in Germany
Housing benefits in Germany to increase significantly from 2025Housing benefits in Germany to increase significantly from 2025
3.000 new words added to 29th edition of Duden German dictionary3.000 new words added to 29th edition of Duden German dictionary
Deutsche Bahn has "lost control" of timetables, report claimsDeutsche Bahn has "lost control" of timetables, report claims
Sharp increase in number of people taking mental health sick days in GermanySharp increase in number of people taking mental health sick days in Germany
German passport ranked one of the most powerful in the worldGerman passport ranked one of the most powerful in the world
Germany sets date for 2025 federal electionGermany sets date for 2025 federal election
Berlin processing citizenship applications 3x faster thanks to digitalisationBerlin processing citizenship applications 3x faster thanks to digitalisation
Olympics 2024: How to watch the games in Paris from GermanyOlympics 2024: How to watch the games in Paris from Germany
One in five pensioners in Germany receive less than 1.200 euros per monthOne in five pensioners in Germany receive less than 1.200 euros per month
The last 12 months have been the wettest ever recorded in GermanyThe last 12 months have been the wettest ever recorded in Germany
Average salary in Germany rose by 4,1 percent in 2023Average salary in Germany rose by 4,1 percent in 2023
German man dies after being hit by lightning at top of ZugspitzeGerman man dies after being hit by lightning at top of Zugspitze
Where in Germany do people pay the most for water and waste disposal?Where in Germany do people pay the most for water and waste disposal?
Berlin named one of the happiest cities in the worldBerlin named one of the happiest cities in the world
Government waves through massive shakeup of German postal systemGovernment waves through massive shakeup of German postal system
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