Parts of Germany are forecast to see warmer temperatures than Spain over the May 1 public holiday next Wednesday, according to BBC Weather. Winter will turn to summer for May 1... | Continue reading
A new survey has found that Germany is the fifth most popular job-seeking destination worldwide and the number one, non-English-speaking destination for internationals looking for... | Continue reading
Black Swan Capital is a Netherlands-based award-winning independent investment advisory firm dedicated to delivering investment advice for the specific and unique needs of expats... | Continue reading
Find yourself in a never-ending maze of bright yellow bureaucracy? Here’s your go-to guide for buying and cancelling a subscription for Berlin’s 29-euro public transport ticket.... | Continue reading
After disrupting a pro-Palestine protest held by Irish speakers outside the German parliament, police in Berlin have said that demonstrations can only be held in German or English... | Continue reading
After disrupting a pro-Palestine protest held by Irish speakers outside the German parliament, police in Berlin have said that the demonstration could only be held in German or... | Continue reading
Losing your job is always challenging. A termination can come out of the blue and seriously throw you off track. This is especially the case for expats, who are facing an... | Continue reading
The German government has announced that it will launch a new app, through which residents can apply for Bürgergeld citizens’ allowance benefits and receive guidance from the... | Continue reading
Germany’s nationwide rail company Deutsche Bahn has announced that passengers are now forbidden from smoking marijuana on platforms and in train stations. Smoking marijuana... | Continue reading
Retirement planning as an expat can be a headache. You want to make sure your financial future will be secure; but you might not even be sure about what country – or countries –... | Continue reading
Thousands of school pupils across Lower Saxony have had their exam season disrupted after thieves broke into a school in Harz and took the exam answer sheet from a safe. Thieves... | Continue reading
What remains of the Radisson Blu’s giant cylindrical aquarium will be converted into a vertical garden, stretching to the sixth floor of the hotel in Berlin. Radisson Blu... | Continue reading
Since March 18, prospective organ donors in Germany have been able to register online. So far, the transition has proven a resounding success. Online organ donor register sees... | Continue reading
The anti-smoking initiative Pro Rauchfrei is in a court battle with Tobaccoland over a call to add anti-smoking shock images to cigarette vending machines in Germany. A new... | Continue reading
The past decade has seen rents in Berlin reach new heights. Now, the city has seen an 18,3 percent increase in just one year a new survey has revealed. Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg... | Continue reading
Minister of Bavaria Marcus Söder (CDU) has announced that the southern German state will ban smoking weed in beer gardens, at festivals and in certain public parks. Here’s what... | Continue reading
The Berlin senate has announced that the city’s 29-euro public transport ticket will go on sale in a number of days and will be valid from July 1, 2024. Berlin 29-euro ticket to... | Continue reading
Deutsche Bahn saw strikes, diversions and record delays in 2023, but also more passengers than ever, signalling a departure from the coronavirus slump. Deutsche Bahn sees... | Continue reading
LinkedIn’s newest Top Companies ranking has revealed the international companies which, according to the networking social media platform, are the best employers for career... | Continue reading
A commission appointed by Olaf Scholz’s coalition government has concluded that abortion before 12 weeks should be legalised in Germany, bringing the federal republic’s law into... | Continue reading
Land on your feet in Bonn with a place at Home & Coliving, a new mixed living concept that offers short and mid-stay rentals in the heart of the city. Start your stay in... | Continue reading
Receiving a written warning at work can make you feel understandably unsettled. In this article, Carina Senf from Rotwang Law explains what exactly a written warning or formal... | Continue reading
The latest figures from the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) have confirmed that the inflation rate fell to 2,2 percent in March, with food prices seeing the biggest... | Continue reading
Learn how US expats can register as independent contractors in Germany, with this guide by Melissa Groves from Bright!Tax. As well as providing guidance on self-employed worker... | Continue reading
Do you want to take your career and development to the next level through expert coaching, dynamic learning and next-level networking? Go from insight to impact in 18 months with... | Continue reading
The Lyrids meteor shower will be visible in the skies over Germany from April 16 to 25, depending on the weather. The Lyrids are an annual astronomical event, which in 2024 are... | Continue reading
Think you know this word’s true meaning? Doch! It’s only just the beginning of your journey to understanding the expansive possibilities of "doch". What does “doch” mean in... | Continue reading
When you move to Germany, a trip to the supermarket is often one of your first glimpses of local life, every aisle still full of intrigue for a month or so before you become just... | Continue reading
The German government has announced that the country’s rent brake (Mietpreisbremse) will be extended until 2029. What does the decision mean for tenants? Ampel coalition extends... | Continue reading
If you’re yet to take your driving test in the European Union there is a new question that you should know about. Ever heard of the “Dutch reach”? EU will tighten driving rules... | Continue reading
A man in Berlin has taken the German state to court after he was forced to use holiday days as leave following the birth of his child since a nationwide paternity leave law is yet... | Continue reading
A member of staff at the Pinakothek der Moderne gallery in Munich has been fired for hanging his own painting in the museum in the hope of “achieving his breakthrough”. Aspiring... | Continue reading
In time for Steuererklärung season 2024, the online portal for tax declaration submissions in Germany, ELSTER, is now available in English. ELSTER tax submission site now... | Continue reading
A consortium led by US investor Richard Baker and German businessman Bernd Beetz is set to win its bid to buy the German department store chain Galeria Kaufhof-Karstadt, which had... | Continue reading
Figures from the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) have revealed that Germany is seeing a surge in the number of people choosing to install solar panels on their... | Continue reading
German trade union ver.di has announced that airport security staff will cease strike action after reaching a pay deal during arbitration. German airport security staff end... | Continue reading
Navigating the tax landscape as an American expat in Germany can be challenging. US citizens residing in Germany need to understand how to effectively manage both their US and... | Continue reading
The tech industry continues to thrive globally, with Germany standing out as a hub for skilled professionals in fields like web development, product management, and UX design.... | Continue reading
“No Anmeldung” can be a haunting phrase for newcomers to Germany who are still looking for somewhere to live. Now, a campaign in Berlin is pushing for a new system which doesn’t... | Continue reading
A new ranking by Compare the Market has compiled a list of the “best cities for a quiet living”, and Munich has made it into the top 10. Compare the Market’s cities for quiet... | Continue reading
A bakery in Dortmund is now selling “Kifferkruste” hemp rolls and biscuits iced with cannabis leaves to celebrate weed legalisation in Germany. Wake and bake, Dortmund! The... | Continue reading
Each year the trend continues. In 2023, meat consumption in Germany fell to a low not seen since records began in 1991, preliminary figures from the Federal Information Centre for... | Continue reading
People in Germany are more often opting for fast food over restaurant meals, according to Hase & Igel, an AI-supported data analysis company. Fast food vendors winning... | Continue reading
Rain and wind will turn into sun and highs of 28 degrees celsius in Germany this weekend, according to forecasts from the German Weather Service (DWD). Warm and sunny weather... | Continue reading
Germany’s Minister for Transport Volker Wissing has said that Deutsche Bahn trains should be more punctual by Christmas 2024, when services are set to start running again on an... | Continue reading
Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi has threatened to send 20.000 elephants to Germany as the federal republic considers stricter limits on hunting trophy imports. Germany... | Continue reading
Buying a house in Germany is far from easy. Luckily, this nine-step plan from Nick Mulder at Hypofriend explains how to buy a home in Germany, from starting with a mortgage... | Continue reading
Do you have to file US tax returns for previous years? The team from MyExpatTaxes explains the Streamlined Procedure and how you can catch up on your returns as an American expat... | Continue reading