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…
Tuition fees for higher education at German universities were abolished seven years ago. Now Baden-Württemberg has become the first federal state to decide to charge them at all public universities…
Several years ago, Germany finally abolished restrictions on long-distance scheduled buses, which had been introduced before World War II to protect the then imperial railway from competition, as…
Germans place considerable importance on the ability to behave in society. Many still consider the book "On Dealing with People" ("Über den Umgang mit Menschen"), written in the late 18th century by…
The introduction of the EU visa-free regime for Ukraine is scheduled for June 11. So very soon Ukrainians will be able to simply buy tickets for a plane, train or bus, or get into their car and…
Thousands of German citizens who voluntarily helped refugees at the government's call are on the verge of financial bankruptcy. Trying to help those seeking protection from wars, persecution, and…
Germany has been recognized as the most attractive country among international students. However, obtaining higher education here involves a number of peculiarities. Deutsche Welle reports on the…