Since 2006, a competition among universities has been held in Germany every seven years. A jury of scientists and politicians selects the most innovative research projects and universities that best…
Grill and barbecue season in Germany is in full swing. However, not only the "mandatory" sausages, steaks, and chicken legs end up on the grill grates in Germany. Those who watch their health also…
Less than half of Germany's population lives exclusively on income from their own work. However, over 20 years, the share of dependents has decreased somewhat. In 2018, earned income was the primary…
While cynics and idealists argue about whether a marriage of convenience can bring happiness to spouses, in the EU and Germany 'visa marriages' – fictitious registration of marital relations to…
In which sectors do German employers need personnel the most? The Technical Inspection Service Dekra, which annually compiles a report on the situation on the German labor market, analyzed almost…
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Germany is among the top 5 most popular countries for foreigners to obtain higher education. The first higher education degree…
Residents of the Saxon town of Ostritz bought up all the beer in the only local supermarket to keep the foamy drink from falling into the hands of right-wing extremists. Ostritz is a district center…
ÖPNV is the German abbreviation for public transport for short distances (from German Öffentlicher Personennahverkehr) – urban, suburban, local. Experts from the General German Automobile Club (ADAC)…
Berlin authorities have approved a plan to freeze rents in the German capital for the next five years. The bill is expected to be passed in January 2020. It will affect 1.4 million apartments and…
Heading to Germany for a language course or internship? Find out in advance where to look for an apartment and how to save on rent. In large cities like Munich, Hamburg, or Berlin, finding an…
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Germany's law introducing a toll for using autobahns is discriminatory. The verdict was issued on June 18.
The ruling coalition in Germany has managed to agree on changes to legislation regulating immigration flows: the so-called 'Migration Package' (Migrationspaket) tightens rules for deportation and…