Last February, experts at the Nuremberg Institute for Employment Research (IAB) predicted record figures for the German labor market in 2017. Specialists confidently spoke then of a continued…
Have you been invited to work for a German company? Don't rush to rejoice, because even having an employment contract is not a guarantee of successful hiring. There are several points to consider…
In the court of the German city of Münster, in western Germany, proceedings began on June 26 that once again drew attention to the German practice of granting asylum. The plaintiff is the head of a…
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior, in cooperation with prosecution authorities, has uncovered a new channel of illegal immigration to Germany – fictitious paternity. Under local laws, a…
Can a student work while studying? According to German law, students at German universities can work 120 days a year. Once you exceed this period, you need to obtain a corresponding permit from the…
In Germany, the official length of employer-paid vacation is directly linked to salary level: those who earn more take longer vacations. Vacations are shorter in Berlin than in Stuttgart, and German…
The German parliament has adopted amendments to legislation simplifying the rules for deporting immigrants. Now, an asylum seeker who has been denied refugee status in Germany can be deported even if…
Among German universities that specialize in distance learning, there are both public and private ones. Every year, the German portal FernstudiumCheck.de publishes a ranking of the best educational…
It's simply impossible to visit Germany and not try the iconic German currywurst or bratwurst. But despite all their love for sausages, Germans are devouring shawarma, also known here as döner kebab…
In August of this year, it will be five years since Germany introduced a simplified procedure for employing qualified specialists – the Blue Card. Compared to other European countries issuing the…