Why are Americans being turned away from German banks?

The Local has heard reports of US citizens being refused bank accounts in Germany - or even having their accounts closed after they open them. Here's what's going on.

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EXPLAINED: How to pay Germany’s TV tax, or (legally) avoid it

Rundfunkbeitrag: Germany set to raise TV tax by 86 cents per month after court ruling

Eight things Germans believe bring good luck

Everything that changes in Germany in August 2021

8 German novels to read if you can’t travel this summer

Bavaria’s Danube Limes becomes UNESCO world heritage site

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt hops towards victory in German golden bunny trademark case

Germany’s ‘fisher king’ contest should be open to women, court rules

‘Milestone’: More than half of German population fully vaccinated

12 useful bureaucratic things you can do online in Germany

Living in Germany: Aftermath of the floods, language confusion and Merkel’s last summer conference

EXPLAINED: The rules and deadlines for filing German taxes in 2021

How the pandemic is driving German residents out of cities and into suburbs

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Trinkgeld: What you need to know about tipping culture in Germany

EXPLAINED: How to understand the German ‘Anmeldung’

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10 mistakes everyone makes when they first arrive in Germany

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Eight unique words and phrases that tell us something about Germany

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Reader question: Can I have a barbecue on my balcony in Germany?

Eight Covid-safe events not to miss in Germany in June 2021

EXPLAINED: A guide to the best international supermarkets in Berlin

‘House of One’: Berlin lays first stone for multi-faith place of worship

It’s not impossible: How to find housing in Munich

EXPLAINED: How to prove you’re a resident in Germany

German property giants Vonovia and Deutsche Wohnen merge to ‘tackle housing shortage’

What you need to know about Germany’s four minority languages

10 of the best summer activities you can still enjoy under Covid rules in Germany

Revealed: These are Germany’s most popular baby names in 2021

EXPLAINED: When can my landlord raise the rent in Germany?

IN NUMBERS: A breakdown of Germany’s Muslim population

Studying in Germany: These are the words you need to know

How to be an au pair in Germany during the pandemic

‘Extraordinary situation’: What can you do if your Berlin landlord demands rent cap arrears?

IN NUMBERS: Where are Covid-19 cases going up (and down) in Germany?

Cost of private health insurance in Germany spikes in the pandemic

Here’s how you can get mental health help in English in Germany

Everything you need to know about making a doctor’s appointment in Germany

‘The only way forward’: Should Germany introduce a Covid-19 immunity passport?

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Germany ranked ‘third best country in the world’

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Wacky weather: Snow and freezing temperatures come to Germany after Easter

Everything you need to know as an Indian student moving to Germany

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EXPLAINED: How non-EU nationals can apply for a job seeking visa in Germany

Moving house in Germany: 7 things you need to know about setting up utility contracts

Moving to Germany: How I’ve kept my long distance relationship alive during the pandemic and Brexit

Who is hardest hit financially by the pandemic in Germany?

How Berlin couples are navigating open relationships during the lockdown

Berlin’s rental cap has ‘more than halved the size of market’

Why an ‘old’ man is taking on German nightclubs’ door policies in court

Germany sees temperature rise of record 41.9C in one week

These are the unusual names parents in Germany are giving their newborns

German government delays free rapid Covid-19 test rollout

EXPLAINED: How Germany will change Covid-19 strategy and ramp up testing

Germany to see temperatures up to 20C after winter freeze

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More Germans mull move to countryside as ‘home office’ grows in popularity

Germany plans free coronavirus rapid tests for all residents

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Oh fork: The German dining etiquette Americans might struggle with

Germany braces for more snow as extreme winter weather causes travel chaos

German housing co-ops: What are they and how do I sign up?

Why Germany is facing extreme winter weather this month

Here’s how Germany’s Kinderbonus payments ‘boosted economy’ in pandemic

German phrase of the day: Auf der Nase herumtanzen

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Quiz: How well do you know German food culture?

Eight expat groups to save you in Germany

‘Be patient’: What you should know about buying property in Germany

German virologist Drosten warns of 100,000 daily Covid-19 cases if measures taken away too early

Germany set to tighten shutdown as Covid-19 variants fuel fears

Will the rest of Germany follow Bavaria’s lead in tightening Covid-19 measures?

Snow and ice cause travel chaos in parts of Germany

Weather: Parts of Germany to see up to 40 cm of snow as temperatures dip

How non-EU nationals can get a residency permit to live in Germany

German partygoers break Covid rules and hide from cops in cupboards

How sending parcels in Germany changed in January 2021

What you need to know about tax changes in Germany in 2021

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New Covid-19 measures: How German states are planning different rules

Germany to restrict movement for residents in Covid-19 hotspots

Germany set to prolong lockdown measures as Covid-19 vaccine row intensifies

‘Utter nightmare’: Brits barred from flights home to Germany amid travel chaos

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How long will Germany’s tough lockdown measures be in place?

‘A big worry’: Why Britons living in Germany still face bureaucratic headaches over Brexit

What you need to know about changes to German driving laws in 2021

Hundreds of Germans flout Covid rules to enjoy snow

Are Christmas pickle ornaments really a German tradition?

Tell us: How are you getting though Germany’s second coronavirus wave this winter?

The dates you should know for sending post in Germany before Christmas

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Brexit: How thousands of Brits in Germany will be in limbo after doors close on dual nationality

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Is Germany set for a post-Christmas full lockdown?

Today in Germany: A round-up of what’s happening on Wednesday

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Today in Germany: A round-up of the latest news Tuesday

Merkel says Germany ‘won’t get through winter’ with current Covid-19 measures

Today in Germany: A round-up of the latest news on Thursday

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Today in Germany: A round-up of what’s happening on Wednesday

The eight rules Germany wants you to follow to reduce Covid-19 infections

Today in Germany: A round-up of the latest news on Tuesday

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Germany starts new extended shutdown with tougher measures

Today in Germany: A round-up of what’s happening on Monday

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Here’s how Berlin residents can find out if they’re paying too much rent

Today in Germany: A round-up of the latest news on Friday

Brexit: Germany passes law to guarantee rights of British residents

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Today in Germany: A round-up of the latest news on Wednesday

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EXPLAINED: What can we expect from Germany’s meeting on holiday rules?

Germany records more than 400 coronavirus deaths within a day

Germany plans €17 billion aid to companies and freelancers for extended shutdown

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Today in Germany: A round-up of the latest news on Monday

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LATEST: Germany sees new record of daily Covid-19 cases

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Today in Germany: A round-up of what’s happening on Wednesday

Today in Germany: A round-up of the latest news on Tuesday

Living in Germany: Immigrant startup founders, partial public holiday and Holland near Berlin

Today in Germany: A round-up of the latest news on Monday

EXPLAINED: What are Germany’s planned new coronavirus restrictions?

This is where (and how) Germans plan to holiday in 2021

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Covid-19 vaccine found to be ’90 percent effective’, says Germany-based biotech firm

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The 13 types of Americans you meet in Germany

Everything that changes in Germany in November 2020

How living in Berlin has changed me for life

Germany’s top ten towns you’ve never heard of

Top ten weird German laws and rules

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The charts and maps that explain the state of the pandemic in Germany

German electricity prices ‘among the highest in the world’

Living in Germany: German rules, finding a flat and why do children carry cones?

Germany set to launch new universal basic income trial

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Germany records hottest temperature of year as country braces for more heat

Here’s how many people in Germany have a migrant background

Germany rated world’s most admired country

‘Nearly three million’ children in Germany live in poverty

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Housing in Germany: Here’s where demand and prices are soaring

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Update: What you should know about Germany’s VAT cut

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‘More than half’ of all doctors in Germany now offer online consultations

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Housing in Germany: Here’s where rent prices are going up (and down)

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Share your views: What do you think about health insurance in Germany?

Should Germany get rid of private health insurance?

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Why parcel delivery price hikes in Germany are set to be reversed

How Berlin converted me from a fast fashion fanatic to a conscious consumer

Sustainable fashion: Five German brands aiming to make your wardrobe eco-friendly

Explained: Why Germany is in a bitter row over meat

‘Goodbye and good luck’: How Germany is reacting to Brexit day

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‘Hiding under the duvet with a bottle of wine’: How Brits in Germany will mark Brexit day

Flu virus in Germany causes more than 30 deaths and leaves 3,500 in hospital

These are the changes families in Germany need to know about in 2020

The German habits foreign residents say they can’t shake off

Bundestag votes against ‘opt-out’ system of organ donation in Germany

Nine ways to get through winter the German way

Brexit: What do Brits in Germany need to think about before January 31st?

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How German startups are profiting from Deutsche Bahn delays

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Everything that changes in Germany in January 2020

What you need to know about tax changes in Germany in 2020

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Explained: Why shops in Germany will soon be forced to give you a receipt

Bavaria set to tighten rules on private gatherings

How Germany is celebrating 250-year-old ‘pop star’ Beethoven

‘Brexit is happening… I feel surprisingly calm’: Brits in Germany react to UK election result

How AI is adding the final notes to German composer’s Beethoven’s Tenth Symphony

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Munich ‘no longer most expensive city for renting’ in Germany

How Germany plans to help working parents with guaranteed all-day care for children

Grundrente: Merkel’s coalition reaches deal on Germany’s pension reform

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One in three people in Germany ‘will have migrant background in 20 years’

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The 12 maps that help explain Germany today

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Oktoberfest 2019 in numbers: Less beer, fewer crimes and 96,912 stolen mugs

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German government to unveil multi-billion-euro climate strategy

New campaign urges Brits in Germany to get ready for Brexit

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10 weird taboos you should never break in Germany

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Call for €1 per day annual public transport ticket throughout Germany

Merkel announces new German shutdown for month of November

These are the essential smartphone apps for living in Germany

Daily dilemmas: Is it ever acceptable to cross the road at a red light in Germany?

Why US President Trump is avoiding visiting Germany – again

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Number of social housing units drops by 42,000 in Germany

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Seven unmissable events in August 2019 in Germany

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10 events you can’t miss in July 2019 in Germany

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Berlin considers freezing rental prices for five years

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Germany debates changing to ‘opt-out’ organ donation system

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The complete guide to how you can (still) live cheaply in Berlin

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Nationwide protests planned in battle to change Germany’s ‘Nazi-era’ abortion law

‘Second lockdown needed if Germany hits 20,000 new infections daily,’ warns health chief

Quiz: How well do you know the demographics of German cities?

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Germany reports more than 11,200 coronavirus cases in 24 hours

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How Germany is reforming its rental law in favour of tenants

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Opinion: Why Germany needs to take the smoking ban more seriously

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Quiz: Just how German have you become?

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Germany’s minimum wage to raise twice in 2019, yet poverty persists

Everything that changes in Germany in November 2018

Why Germany has been minted as a coin carrying nation

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Quiz: How well do you really know Bavaria?

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German car industry warns CO2 targets put jobs at risk

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This is how Germans spend their free time

Everything that changes in Germany in September 2018

7 events not to miss throughout Germany in September

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