Strikes begin at 11 German airports

Staff at 11 airports in Germany are striking on March 10. Here’s what passengers should know about possible disruptions: Airport strikes begin across Germany Around 23.000... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 27 days ago

Challenges and tips for a successful move to Germany

Once you have made the decision to move to Germany, you have to deal with the complex task of actually moving to Germany! AGS Movers Germany explains the common difficulties of... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 27 days ago

Challenges and tips for a successful move to Germany

Once you have made the decision to move to Germany, you have to deal with the complex task of actually moving to Germany! AGS Movers Germany explains the common difficulties of... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 27 days ago

German drivers named 13th-most friendly in the world

Drivers in Germany have been named among the friendliest in the world, according to a ranking by AutoTrader UK, a site for trading new and used cars. The World’s Friendliest... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 28 days ago

Baby kangaroos take first hops at Berlin Zoo

A pair of kangaroo joeys at Berlin Zoo have taken their first hops after spending the early months of 2025 in their mother’s pouch. Berlin Zoo joeys hop out of mother’s pouch... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 29 days ago

New Berlin hotline advises tenants on rent reduction

The city of Berlin has launched a new hotline, which tenants can call to find out whether they are paying illegally high rent and how to challenge their landlord. Berlin launches... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

CSU says Germany should update military service for “current threat situation”

The CDU / CSU’s defence policy spokesperson Florian Hahn, has said that Germany must reconsider its current military service model amid Europe’s “current threat situation”.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Renouncing US citizenship: Why are Americans abroad doing it?

Olivier Wagner, founder of 1040 Abroad, a tax firm helping US expats become tax compliant, explores why so many Americans see a benefit in giving up their US citizenship. Between... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Saharan dust and highs of 20C forecast for Germany

Springtime weather is forecast to heat Germany up as the week goes on. A gust of Saharan dust is also due to reach central Europe on Friday, March 7. Highs of 20C forecast for... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

How Black Swan Capital can help you make good financial decisions

When you start your life in a new country, the everyday can be exciting. All the differences in daily living can make the mundane seem new and fun - the excitement of cultural... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Nationwide healthcare strikes to hit Germany on March 6

German trade union ver.di has called on hospital, care and emergency services workers to strike nationwide on March 6. 900 childcare workers in Saxony are also due to carry out a... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

All-women DB train to run from Berlin to Frankfurt for IWD

Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, the “Female ICE 2.0” will run from Berlin to Frankfurt, staffed by an all-women team of Deutsche Bahn (DB) employees. “Female ICE”... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Central Mannheim closed after car drives into crowd

Police have closed the city centre of Mannheim after a driver rammed a car through a crowd of people, killing one person and injuring several. Car drives into crowd in Mannheim... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Migrant background workers overrepresented in German shortage occupations

Figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) have revealed that employees with a migrant background are overrepresented in shortage occupations in Germany. Germany... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Find out why you should do an MBA at a QS Connect event this March

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) qualification is a widely recognised and highly regarded management degree that will help you take the next step in your career.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Medical cannabis imports to Germany surge in 2024

72 tonnes of medical cannabis were imported to Germany over the course of 2024, figures from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) have revealed. 72 tonnes... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

London St Pancras planning direct trains to Germany

Service expansions planned for the Channel Tunnel connecting Britain and mainland Europe mean direct, long-distance trains could soon run between London and Germany. London St... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

7 planets to align in sky over Germany

Seven planets of our solar system will align in the skies over Germany on February 28, and four will be visible to the naked eye. Here’s how to spot them: Planets visible over... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

March 2025: 12 changes affecting expats in Germany

Spring is almost here! Buds are slowly bringing branches back to life, and we can count down the days until the evenings are long and ripe for an al fresco Feierabendbier. Here’s... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

More card payments than ever in Germany in 2024

According to the Frankfurt-based company EURO Kartensysteme, people in Germany paid with card more than ever in 2024. Germany paid with card more than ever in 2024 7,9 billion... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Several German shops now using AI-powered cameras at self-checkouts

A survey from the German Press Agency (dpa) has revealed that selected shops and supermarkets in Germany are now using AI-enhanced cameras at self-checkouts to prevent theft.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

LinkedIn reveals 10 fastest-growing jobs in Germany in 2025

Which industries are expanding in Germany? LinkedIn has compiled a new “Jobs in Trend” list revealing which positions have become more common in the past three years. Which... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Private healthcare doesn’t equal better coverage, says Stiftung Warentest

A new study by the German consumer organisation Stiftung Warentest has found that private health insurance does not necessarily offer as wide-ranging coverage as statutory health... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

OpenAI to open first office in Germany

The San Francisco-based tech company OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has announced that it will open an office in Munich. The office will be the company's first in Germany.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Another wave of public sector and transport strikes hit German states

German trade union ver.di has called on public sector workers across multiple federal states to join another wave of warning strikes amid tense pay negotiations. Ver.di calls new... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Another wave of public sector and transport strikes hit Germany

German trade union ver.di has called on public sector workers across multiple federal states to join another wave of warning strikes amid tense pay negotiations. Ver.di calls new... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

313% more Berliners sued Germany over citizenship delays in 2024

The number of Berlin residents who filed an official complaint against German immigration authorities for citizenship application processing delays quadrupled in 2024. Official... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Germany’s new chancellor-elect: Who is Friedrich Merz?

German citizens have elected the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to run their next coalition government. Friedrich Merz will likely act as coalition leader, but what’s the new... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

An introduction to the German psychotherapeutic day clinic

If you or a loved one are looking for mental health treatment options in Germany, you may come across the term "Psychotherapeutische Tagesklinik", or psychotherapeutic day clinic... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

File your US taxes abroad effortlessly with MyExpatTaxes

Trying to file your US taxes as an expat living abroad can be overwhelming for the average taxpayer. There are many aspects to consider when filing abroad, but this is why... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

German federal election 2025: When will we know the result?

After an eventful run-up, election day is here! From 8am this morning German citizens can cast their ballots for a new government. But what’s the timeline for the rest of the day... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Buying cannabis in Germany: What are the rules?

Who can access cannabis in Germany? Is there a legal way to buy weed at a dispensary? Can I bake some edibles? We give a rundown of the complex rules surrounding marijuana... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Almost 20 percent of households in Germany are bilingual

Figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) have revealed which percentage of households in Germany speak exclusively German, exclusively another language or are... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

19C springlike weather to make brief appearance in Germany

Following heavy snow and a cold bite, Germany is set to see a brief burst of springlike weather over the coming weekend. Highs of 19C forecast for Germany Just one week after... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Public transport strikes begin in 6 German states

Public transport strikes have begun in Baden-Württemberg, Bremen, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatine. Here’s what passengers should know: German... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Merz promises to solve Germany’s migration “problem” if elected

In the last TV debate ahead of the federal election on February 23, Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader and chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz reasserted promises to restrict... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

How many skilled worker visas did Germany issue in 2024?

Figures from the German Federal Foreign Office have revealed that the country issued nearly 200.000 skilled worker visas in 2024. Germany issued 20.500 more skilled worker visas... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Ver.di announces public sector strikes across Germany

German trade union ver.di has announced a second round of public sector strikes. Among other services, industrial action will impact rubbish collection, Kitas and public transport... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

4 percent of Deutsche Bahn trains cancelled in 2024

Between 2019 and 2024 the number of cancelled Deutsche Bahn services has increased from 1 percent to 4 percent, according to the Ministry of Transportation. DB sees increased... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

A complete guide to the German federal election 2025

Election week is upon us. After one of the most turbulent election run-ups in recent German history, we guide you through election week, polling day and what to expect once the... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

48-hour public transport strike announced in Berlin

BVG services will come to a standstill for 48 hours on February 20 and 21, as around 16.000 public transport staff go on strike in Berlin. BVG workers to strike on February 20... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Study, travel, live: Why bunq is the bank for international students

Moving to Germany to study brings enough complicated administrative tasks. But managing your finances? That doesn’t have to be one of them. Download the bunq app now and be set... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Rising rents mean more support for AfD, study finds

A new study from the University of Mannheim has found that low-income tenants are more likely to support the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party if they live in... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Brandenburg naturalises 50 percent more German citizens in 2024

The federal state of Brandenburg naturalised more new German citizens in 2024 than during any year in the past two decades, rbb has reported. Brandenburg sees naturalisation... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

H&R Block Expat Tax: Helping you file your US taxes from abroad

Filing your US taxes from abroad can feel like an intimidating task, but H&R Block’s Expatriate Tax Services' team is here to help. They've been guiding Americans overseas to... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Ruhezeit: What you need to know about quiet hours in Germany

Germany loves rules, including rules about doing nothing. Ruhezeit rules are imposed daily, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to get some peace and quiet. Here's what you... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Berlin airport to widen hairpin bend which makes passengers vomit

Locals living around BER Airport in Berlin / Brandenburg are protesting plans to widen a hairpin bend which regularly causes plane passengers to vomit. BER curve is so tight it... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago

Berlin’s Karnival der Kulturen to change location in 2025

This year’s Karnival der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures) parade in Berlin will be run along a different route than normal, according to an announcement from event organisers.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 month ago