How to master second-hand shopping like a German
From strict recycling rules to selling on clothes or other items, Germans love to get the most out of goods. Zazie Atkinson explains how to dig around for second-hand treasure.
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Shop locally: How changing your consumer habits can build a brighter future
People across Europe are finding a wide range of ways to help create a more sustainable world through their power as consumers. From shopping locally to the apps that help you cut out food waste and much more besides, here are five ways your consumer habits can help create a better world.
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German ex-chancellor Merkel turns down UN job
Retired former chancellor Angela Merkel has said no thanks to an offer of a job with the United Nations, her office said Wednesday, as she settles into retirement after 16 years in power.
TRAVEL: Germany puts Austria back on list of high-risk countries
Austria was only removed from the list of high-risk countries on the German government's Covid watch list. Now it's back on, along with 30 more countries.
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Germany sees more than 100,000 Covid-19 infections in 24 hours
Germany has registered more than 100,000 new Covid-19 infections in the past 24 hours for the first time in the pandemic, according to data released by the country's public health agency on Wednesday.
Deadline for exchanging older German driving licences extended
German interior ministers have extended a deadline for exchanging old driving licences to ease pressure on civil servants during the Covid crisis.
OPINION: Germany’s rent crisis is fuelled by fear and foolish solutions
Germany is in the grip of a housing crisis, but no-one is talking about the real causes of it, writes Hamburg-based Brian Melican.
What’s behind the strange German name for musical chairs?
In English the name for the popular kids’ birthday game involving chairs and music is fairly straightforward. But why do Germans call it "Trip to Jerusalem"?
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Eight things Germans believe bring good luck
How roaming charges will hit travellers between the UK and EU in 2022
Trips between Europe and the UK and vice versa may well become more expensive for many travellers in 2022 as UK mobile operators bring back roaming charges. However there is some good news for all EU residents.
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EXPLAINED: How to boost your career chances in Germany
Often seen as one of the world’s most productive economies, Germany is a magnet for international workers. But once you’ve got a job in Germany, how do you keep moving upwards? Sarah Magill lays out some tips and useful German words.
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The easiest visas to get as an American in Germany
Want to stay and live in Germany but haven't quite figured out the whole job thing? We've got you covered.
Austria becomes first EU country to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory
Austria's parliament on Thursday approved making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for adults from next month, becoming the first European country to do so.
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