Berlin Bürgeramt voted second-best in Germany

A survey by the Consumer Protection Association Berlin-Brandenburg has found that the quality of service at Berlin’s Bürgerämter fairs pretty well in a national comparison. One... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

Alcohol consumption is falling in Germany, says Health Ministry

While still a nation of beer lovers, Germans are drinking less than before, according to figures from the Federal Ministry of Health. At the same time, binge drinking has become... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

German-Iranian DJ voted among BBC’s Women of the Year 2023

The BBC has published its 100 Women of the Year list for 2023. Among Amal Clooney and Gloria Steinem sits Iranian-German DJ, Paramida. German-Iranian DJ voted among Women of the... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

Looking for an allotment in Berlin? Now might be your chance!

Coronavirus lockdowns resulted in a huge uptick of people who were looking for Kleingarten allotment in Berlin. But post-pandemic demand is dwindling and now might be your best ... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

Transport disruptions announced as Storm Zoltan crosses Germany

The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a storm warning for the weather in Berlin and Brandenburg. Deutsche Bahn has announced severe train disruptions across the country,... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

German restaurant scorned after charging 5 euros for toilet visits

A restaurant in Hesse has been criticised for charging non-customers 5 euros to use the toilet, with critics pointing to the lack of toilets available to the public. Hesse... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

German dual citizenship law could pass in January, say coalition

Germany’s dual citizenship law has seen two legislative delays in recent weeks. Now, the coalition says that they have settled their disagreements about benefit recipients’... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

Where to see the Ursid meteor shower in Germany this Christmas

Christmas is upon us and so is the Ursid meteor shower! Here’s where to catch a glimpse if you’re spending the festive weekend in Germany. Ursid meteor shower visible from... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

How Germany marks Thomastag, the shortest day of the year

The daylight hours dwindle as we head towards the Christmas holidays, reaching a peak on December 20, the longest night of the year, and December 21, the shortest day of the year... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

German train drivers’ union votes for indefinite strikes

As negotiations with Deutsche Bahn continue to be unfruitful,  members of the German Train Drivers’ Union (GDL) have voted almost unanimously to hold a so-called “indefinite... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

Start investing in your future with Lightyear

Whether you’ve recently moved to Germany or been here for a while - chances are you did so to invest in your future. Germany has one of the world’s strongest economies and offers... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

Which German roads will be particularly busy this Christmas?

The General German Automobile Club (ADAC) has warned drivers that traffic will be particularly heavy over the next few days as many travel ahead of Christmas. These routes are... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

2021 Bundestag election must be re-done in Berlin, constitutional court rules

Germany’s constitutional court in Karlsruhe has ruled that the 2021 Bundestag election must be re-run in 455 Berlin constituencies. February 11, 2024, has been named the... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

MEPs vote to ban addictive features on smartphone apps

An overwhelming majority of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have voted in favour of a proposal by Dutch MP Kim van Sparrentak to ban the addictive design features used... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

Berlin public transport disrupted due to mass sick leave

With coronavirus making a comeback, the BVG has announced that mass staff sick leaves have severely disrupted Berlin's public transport network in recent weeks. BVG mass staff... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

Populist AfD wins first mayoral seat in a German city

AfD candidate Tim Lochner has won the far-right party its first mayoral seat in a German city, taking 38,5 percent of the vote in the election on December 17. Pirna: AfD wins... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

Get a cleaner, better organised home with Helpling!

In the age of endless to-do lists and jam-packed schedules, maintaining a tidy and organised living space can feel like an insurmountable task. We all yearn for a clean, clutter-... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

German consumers can now submit online complaints about the post

Your severely delayed package has finally arrived but now the local post office is only open at obscure hours so you still can’t collect it? Germany’s consumer centre has just... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

7 impressive mountains in Germany to see

From low mountain ranges shrugged into the landscape to the highest mountain of them all, mountains in Germany have something to offer for every kind of wanderer seeking a great... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 months ago

Hedgehog voted as German animal of the year 2024

The humble hedgehog has been selected by donors to the German Wild Animal Foundation as the country’s animal of the year for 2024. Hedgehog nominated as German animal of 2024... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

Wildcats return to Brandenburg after 200 years

The Brandenburg Environment Ministry has announced that the European wildcat has made a comeback in the federal state after a 200-year hiatus. European wildcats roaming... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

First German city opts out of the 49-euro ticket scheme

The city of Stendal in northern Germany is the first to have opted out of the 49-euro Deutschlandticket scheme, as fears over the future of the ticket continue. Stendal opts out... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

German dual citizenship law delayed again after FDP standoff

The German government has once again delayed its plans to pass a new dual citizenship law after disagreements among coalition leaders about how previous benefit claimants should... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

What did people in Germany Google in 2023?

From grand geo-political questions to “How do whales sleep?”; the mishmash list of things that Germany wanted to find out from Google in 2023 makes for some intriguing reading.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

German government announces new budget for 2024 after weeks of negotiations

After a month of fraught discussions, at a press conference on December 13, the German government confirmed that it will not overstep the debt brake in 2024 and will abolish “... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

Buses, Bahns and bikes: A guide to getting around Berlin

Recently arrived in Berlin and wondering how you’ll get from place to place? Whatever your preferred mode of transport, Crown Relocations will help you get from A to B with this... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

5-million-euro bonuses granted to DB bosses despite service failings

Reports by three German news publications have revealed that Deutsche Bahn bosses received millions of euros' worth of bonuses for 2022, despite chronic train delays and... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

ISF International School: Where cultural diversity is celebrated

Join a thriving international community at the ISF International School Frankfurt Rhein-Main, a private school committed to fostering global awareness and cultural diversity. ISF... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

Nature’s fireworks: Geminids meteor shower to peak over Germany this week

This week, people across Germany will be given front-row seats for nature’s fireworks, with the Geminids meteor shower set to peak over Europe on December 14, 2023. It is often... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

Berlin-Paris night train launches from German capital

After nine years out of action, a night train between Berlin and Paris will leave the German capital once again on the night of December 11. Tickets are available for just 29... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

Grumpy Santa forced to leave Brandenburg Christmas market after brawl

A very unfriendly Santa was forced to leave a Christmas market in Brandenburg after shouting at guests to whom he had earlier handed out gifts. Cottbus Santa escorted out of... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

What is bullying in the workplace and what can you do about it?

The term “workplace bullying” can be used to describe a wide range of behaviours, making addressing and tackling it difficult and often ineffective. In this article, Carina Senf... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

“Krisenmodus” chosen as German Word of the Year 2023

2023 in Germany, it was not the best of times, it was not the worst of times, it was just non-stop Krisenmodus, at least according to the German Language Society jury who have ... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

Drunk ship captain causes 1,5 million euros' worth of damage on River Rhine

The pilot of the La Primavera has racked up 1,5 million euros' worth of damage after she was under the influence steering the ship down the Rhine River and crashed the vessel.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

Demystifying the world of the German toilet

That’s right, we’re going where others fear to tread - to the toilet. What’s with the two flushes? And the shelf? Why is the German toilet forcing me to inspect my stool before... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

Pandas Pit and Paule on display for one final weekend at Berlin Zoo

This weekend is the last chance that zoo visitors in Berlin will be able to see Pit and Paule in real life before the pandas head back to China. Berlin Zoo pandas return to China... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

How to send a letter to Santa in Germany

The Christmas season is well and truly here! Any well-behaved children in Germany know that this is the time to get their polite requests in and win the affection of the... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

How is Hanukkah celebrated in Germany today?

Every year, Hanukkah brings a glow of celebration to the cold, dark German winter weather. A special event in the country’s calendar, here’s how the Festival of Lights is... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

German train drivers announce 30-hour strike from Thursday

The head of the German Train Drivers’ Union, Claus Weselsky, has announced that staff will begin a 30-hour strike on December 7 at 6pm, after continued unfruitful negotiations... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

Are mortgage interest rates likely to go down in 2024?

Have you been considering buying a property in Germany but been put off by the high mortgage interest rates? Peter Kleinwächter from Your German Mortgage looks at key market... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

Saxony-Anhalt: Citizenship applicants will have to declare Israel's right to exist

The Interior Ministry of Saxony-Anhalt has said that it will require people who are applying for German citizenship to formally declare their belief in Israel’s right to exist.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

German schools perform worse than ever in PISA assessment

Schools in Germany are performing worse than ever, according to the latest international PISA study. 15-year-olds studying in the federal republic are having particular difficulty... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

When is the 2023 deadline to post your Christmas presents from Germany?

Snow has covered much of Germany and Christmas is just around the corner! Here are the Deutsche Post deadlines to meet if you want presents to arrive with your loved ones on time... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

Munich Airport closes again due to snow and ice

Munich Airport has closed its doors for a second time this winter thanks to snow and icy weather. Most flights scheduled for December 5 are likely to be cancelled. Flights from... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

How to negotiate your salary in Germany: A guide for expats

Has a prospective employer in Germany asked you about your salary expectations? Or are you renegotiating your salary as part of your annual review or following a promotion? LeX-... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

What is Germany's budget crisis and how might it affect you?

Germany’s budget crisis and debt brake have been dominating the headlines in recent weeks. We explain why Olaf Scholz's government are in a sticky situation and what it means for... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

DB announces train cancellations across southern Germany until the midweek

Deutsche Bahn has released a service announcement saying that trains and regional transport in southern Germany will be severely disrupted over the next few days thanks to winter... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago

Applying for a German permanent residence permit: What you need to know

There seems to be a great deal of confusion when it comes to applying for permanent residence permits in Germany. In this article, Schahroch Taleqani, partner at RT & Partner... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 months ago