The mass influx of refugees into Germany remains the number one topic in the country. In documents not officially published but circulating among government agencies, talk already is of one and a…
The number of German residents without apartments has increased by about 50% over the past two years. Representatives of the Federal Working Group for the Homeless (BAGW) reported that, according to…
There are no written rules of conduct in German universities, but there is an established etiquette that most students follow. Can a student ask questions during lectures, eat a sandwich in the…
Planning to go to Germany for a language course or internship? The first task you will have to solve is finding housing. Where to look for an apartment and how to save on rent? Deutsche Welle…
Bicycle tourism is beneficial for health, not harmful to the environment, and relatively cheap – these three factors have made it one of the most popular types of tourism in many countries around the…
Germany is interested in highly qualified specialists from abroad. As Deutsche Welle notes, thanks to the Blue Card program, now you can not only post your resume but also wait for a call from an…
The highest judicial authority of the European Union – the European Court – has put an end to a long dispute over so-called 'social tourism'. From now on, an EU member state has the right to stop…
The German cabinet voted on Tuesday, September 29, for changes to migration legislation. The document includes tightening of asylum rules, faster processing of applications, and reduced construction…
German universities set a course for internationalization several years ago. How many foreign students and professors do they have today? Which faculties better support foreigners? And how is the…
Lots of beer and plenty of celebrities: this past weekend, another Oktoberfest opened in Munich. A million guests celebrated it mostly peacefully. According to initial estimates from beer hall…
In the Rhineland they say «Bütterken», in Saxony – «Bemme», and in Berlin – «Stulle». But no matter what you call it, it means the same thing: an ordinary butterbrot. For centuries, every successful…
Leading economic institutes in Germany are calculating the consequences of the mass influx of refugees into the country and predict stable growth of German GDP. Deutsche Welle analyzed the…