Germany to Increase Pocket Money for Refugees
According to plans by the German Federal Ministry of Labor, asylum seekers in Germany will receive more pocket money. Despite resistance from some German politicians, the new rules are to take effect…
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Invisible Translators
Before the advent of the information technology era, the word 'translator' was firmly associated with a human: after all, could a machine possibly translate text from one language to another? Now…
Work
Germany's 'Blue Card'
The 'Blue Card' (EU Blue Card) is an electronic document that confirms the right to reside and work in one of the EU countries (except Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Ireland). Essentially, it is an…
Immigration
Extradition Fails
German authorities complete less than half of all planned deportations of asylum seekers in Germany. Of the 57,000 refugees subject to extradition from Germany, only 26,114 people were actually…
Law zone
What are the risks of illegal work in Germany?
There are many people who want to earn some extra cash in Germany, and not only among foreigners. The German economy loses up to 300 billion euros annually due to illegal work. But law enforcement is…
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Work
Betting on Labor Migrants
Up until 2060, Germany needs an average of 114,000 specialists from European Union countries and 146,000 qualified personnel from third countries each year. Only then will the German economy develop…
Work
Working part-time while studying
Two-thirds of students in Germany combine study and work. According to the Federal Statistical Office, half of students in Germany work part-time during the semester, and 62 percent during holidays…
Education
Knowledge Matters, Not Grades
In the German federal state of Hesse, they have decided to abandon traditional grades. Now public schools can, if they wish, abolish grades and completely switch from 'numbers' to detailed written…
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Auto tour
Autobahns Threatened by Speed Limits
The Federal Republic of Germany is the only country in continental Europe with no speed limits on its highways: theoretically, you can drive on the autobahn at any speed your car is capable of. There…
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Education
Features of German Universities of Applied Sciences
Germany has over 400 higher education institutions, and about half of them are universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschule). The first such school was founded half a century ago. Today, nearly a…
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Tourism
Tourists Prefer to Spend the Night in Germany
Germany continues to gain popularity among foreign tourists. This is evidenced by data from last year. For the ninth consecutive year, the number of overnight stays by foreign guests in hotels, inns…
Education
Private schools: not just for the rich
More and more private general education schools and vocational schools are appearing in Germany. Currently, there are about 5,800 such institutions nationwide. Their number has increased by more than…
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