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SOCIAL

‘Appointments in English’: How Germany wants to attract talent from abroad
IMMIGRATION

‘Appointments in English’: How Germany wants to attract talent from abroad

US Voters: Do the midterms matter?
PARTNER CONTENT

US Voters: Do the midterms matter?

The pros and cons of living in Germany
MOVING TO GERMANY

The pros and cons of living in Germany

Germany is a hugely popular destination for expats - and for good reason! But when you're weighing up whether to relocate, you'll also need to have an honest look at both the good and the bad.

Germany prepares energy bailout law as gas prices soar
ENERGY

Germany prepares energy bailout law as gas prices soar

Consumers in Germany face further food price hikes
MONEY

Consumers in Germany face further food price hikes

TRAVEL NEWS

Airport chaos in Europe: What are your rights if flights are delayed or cancelled?

Airport chaos in Europe: What are your rights if flights are delayed or cancelled?
German hospitals see Covid staff shortages and rising patient numbers
COVID-19 STATS

German hospitals see Covid staff shortages and rising patient numbers

German citizenship: Can people who apply before the law changes get dual nationality?
GERMAN CITIZENSHIP

German citizenship: Can people who apply before the law changes get dual nationality?

OPINION: Why Germany can’t break out of its Covid rules rut
OPINION & ANALYSIS

OPINION: Why Germany can’t break out of its Covid rules rut

Working from home? Have you considered your ‘tech blind spots’?
PARTNER CONTENT

Working from home? Have you considered your ‘tech blind spots’?

German word of the day: Himmelszelt
GERMAN WORD OF THE DAY

German word of the day: Himmelszelt

EXPLAINED: What are the main obstacles to finding a job when moving to an EU country?
IMMIGRATION

EXPLAINED: What are the main obstacles to finding a job when moving to an EU country?

Enjoy a taste of paradise in Malta
PARTNER CONTENT

Enjoy a taste of paradise in Malta

Germany considers ‘Klimaticket’ to replace €9 public transport offer
TRAVEL NEWS

Germany considers ‘Klimaticket’ to replace €9 public transport offer

German politicians clash over Covid rules for autumn
COVID-19 RULES

German politicians clash over Covid rules for autumn

Living in Germany: Looking abroad for airport workers, greeting cards and chimney sweeps
LIVING IN GERMANY

Living in Germany: Looking abroad for airport workers, greeting cards and chimney sweeps

EXPLAINED: What to know about languages and dialects in Germany
GERMAN LANGUAGE

EXPLAINED: What to know about languages and dialects in Germany

Around the world: the leadership styles of different countries
PARTNER CONTENT

Around the world: the leadership styles of different countries

Everything that changes in Germany in July 2022
WHAT CHANGES IN GERMANY

Everything that changes in Germany in July 2022

From energy relief measures and an increase in the minimum wage to rules for making it easier to cancel contracts online, here's what's changing in Germany this July.

Nine of the best day trips from Frankfurt with the €9 ticket
DISCOVERY GERMANY

Nine of the best day trips from Frankfurt with the €9 ticket

Will Germany manage to tackle its airport chaos this summer?
TRAVEL NEWS

Will Germany manage to tackle its airport chaos this summer?

TRAIN TRAVEL

‘Something always goes wrong’: What I learned taking the train through Europe with two kids

‘Something always goes wrong’: What I learned taking the train through Europe with two kids
EXPLAINED: How to sublet your apartment in Germany
RENTING

EXPLAINED: How to sublet your apartment in Germany

Living in Germany: Shorter work weeks, €9 tours and hitzefrei
LIVING IN GERMANY

Living in Germany: Shorter work weeks, €9 tours and hitzefrei

MBAs: Are they worth it?
PARTNER CONTENT

MBAs: Are they worth it?

8 of the coolest places in Germany to visit on hot summer days
DISCOVER GERMANY

8 of the coolest places in Germany to visit on hot summer days

Reader question: Can under-5s get vaccinated against Covid in Germany?
COVID-19 VACCINES

Reader question: Can under-5s get vaccinated against Covid in Germany?

How much does it cost to get a driving licence in Germany?
DRIVING

How much does it cost to get a driving licence in Germany?

Nine of the best day trips from Munich with the €9 ticket
DISCOVER GERMANY

Nine of the best day trips from Munich with the €9 ticket

How Germany’s property boom could be slowing down
PROPERTY

How Germany’s property boom could be slowing down

Is Frankfurt a good place for foreigners to live?
FRANKFURT

Is Frankfurt a good place for foreigners to live?

What to know about cryptocurrency in Germany
MONEY

What to know about cryptocurrency in Germany

Germany has been dubbed the most crypto-friendly country in the world. We break down why that is, and what you should know about cryptocurrency in Germany.

‘Arrive early’: Passengers at European airports warned of travel disruption
TRAVEL NEWS

‘Arrive early’: Passengers at European airports warned of travel disruption

Budget airline passengers in Europe face travel headaches as more strikes called
TRAVEL NEWS

Budget airline passengers in Europe face travel headaches as more strikes called

TRAIN TRAVEL

How Germany plans to make trains more punctual

How Germany plans to make trains more punctual
Covid-19: European summer holidays threatened by rise of subvariants
COVID-19 ALERT

Covid-19: European summer holidays threatened by rise of subvariants

The most expensive (and cheapest) cities in Germany to rent a room
RENTING

The most expensive (and cheapest) cities in Germany to rent a room

Reader question: Will retirees benefit from Germany’s energy relief package?
READER QUESTIONS

Reader question: Will retirees benefit from Germany’s energy relief package?

KEY POINTS: German Health Ministry lays out autumn Covid plan
COVID-19 RULES

KEY POINTS: German Health Ministry lays out autumn Covid plan

EXPLAINED: The Covid rules in place across German states
COVID-19 RULES

EXPLAINED: The Covid rules in place across German states

Living in Germany: Summer flights, regional beers and not-so-friendly neighbours
LIVING IN GERMANY

Living in Germany: Summer flights, regional beers and not-so-friendly neighbours

Why are medicines in Germany only available in pharmacies?
HEALTH

Why are medicines in Germany only available in pharmacies?

How Germany’s population is changing during the pandemic
GERMANY EXPLAINED

How Germany’s population is changing during the pandemic

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