Berlin house seizure referendum approaches decision day
Does the bid to expropriate a quarter of a million Berlin homes stand a chance?
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Could Germany change its dual citizenship laws?
How to avoid a shock from your next German power bill
If getting settled in a new country wasn't challenging enough, many internationals arriving in Germany find getting their power supply organized a baffling experience.
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German election roundup: Support for Scholz high, Berlin vote and cat fights
With just over a week to go until the election, we look at the polls, what's going on in state elections, a Green appeal to climate hunger-strikers, cat fights and Merkel's important post.
The Swedish MBA where they ‘throw you in at the deep end’
Women are rising to the top in many industries. But reaching your full potential often requires a mid-career springboard. Three female leaders, from companies including Ericsson and H&M Group, tell us about the MBA that gave them new skills and greater confidence.
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EXPLAINED: What does super-spreader event at German ‘2G’ party tell us about vaccine-only rules?
Over eighty people have been infected with the coronavirus after attending a party in the German town of Münster that was only for people who have immunity. What does this tell us?
Reader question: How can I re-enter Germany without my post-Brexit residence card?
Brits who lived in Germany before Brexit are supposed to be issued a residence card - but long waits have meant that not everyone has received theirs just yet. So what do you do if you're meant to be travelling abroad in the near future?
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How you can travel for free in parts of Germany
EXPLAINED: What you need to know about getting a top-up Covid jab in Germany
Several states across Germany have now started issuing top-up jabs to certain groups of the population. So, who's eligible to get one, and how do you go about it? Here's the latest.
German train drivers reach deal to end strikes
Deutsche Bahn and the train drivers' union GDL have agreed on a 3.3 percent pay increase for employees, spelling the end of a torturous round of strikes that had wreaked havoc on German railways.
ANALYSIS: Will a controversial police raid influence the German election?
A plot line worthy of a Netflix political thriller has entered the German election campaign at the very last minute. Could it have a decisive impact on the result? Jörg Luyken looks a little deeper.
German words you need to know: Die Verschlimmbesserung
Here’s another oh-so typical German compound word, which perfectly captures a feeling or situation you want to describe.
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10 facts that help explain the German language
UK introduces a new car sticker requirement for driving in Germany
There have been a lot of big changes in travel between Germany and the UK since the end of the Brexit transition period, but now the UK has introduced another - a new sticker requirement for British drivers.
Germany to raise Hartz IV unemployment benefit by just three euros
People who receive Hartz IV benefits in Germany will receive an increase in the monthly benefit - but for most people it will be just €3 more per month.
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10 apps to download if you’re moving to Germany
These apps will give you the perfect head-start when you arrive in Germany, helping you to make friends, use your language skills, connect with neighbours and keep up with what's going on.
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Seven aspects of Austrian culture foreigners should embrace
Every country has its own unique culture. In Austria there are several aspects that foreigners should embrace, from adopting a healthy work-life balance to indulging in coffee and cake.
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