Is Germany set to ease or tighten Covid restrictions?
German chancellor Olaf Scholz is meeting with regional leaders on Monday to talk about Covid restrictions in Germany. Here's a look at their draft agreement and what we can expect.
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Five tech solutions to make your international life easier
If you live abroad or frequently cross borders, staying on top of everything in your personal and working life can be challenging. But in today’s world, there are at least a host of innovative technologies that can help you to simplify things.
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Germany under fire over mixed signals in Ukraine crisis
Germany's new government faced pressure Sunday to take a firmer stance against Russia, after a German navy chief's pro-Moscow remarks angered Kyiv and exasperation grows with Berlin's fence-sitting in the Ukraine crisis.
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What people who’ve had the J&J jab need to know for travel to Germany
People who've had one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are not seen as fully vaccinated for entry to Germany under new regulations. We break down what you should be aware of.
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Germany could ‘end quarantine pay for people without booster jabs’
The German government is reportedly mulling over plans to scrap quarantine pay for people who haven't received their full course of Covid jabs or whose last jab was more than three months ago.
Consumers in Germany face widespread price hikes this year
Consumers in Germany are already feeling the squeeze as the cost of living continues to rise - but according to a recent survey from Munich's ifo Institute, more price hikes are on the horizon.
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.
Cost of living in Austria: 2021 inflation at highest level in a decade
New figures from Statistics Austria show the consumer price index in Austria rose to 2.8 percent in 2021 - twice as high as in 2020.
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