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Second Ten German Souvenirs

As we already know, tourists bring from Germany as souvenirs Berlin bears, fragments of the famous Berlin Wall, and beer steins. But these are not all the gifts that hospitable Germany offers to…

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Immigration

Easier to Deport, Easier to Stay

The Bundestag approved a sweeping reform of the legislation on granting political asylum in Germany. The changes will mainly give young refugees who have managed to find work the opportunity to stay…

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Work

Germany Counts Au Pairs

Germany remains a popular country for young people wishing to spend time abroad under the Au pair program, reports Deutsche Welle citing KNA agency. Young people from Germany also go abroad under the…

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Work

Welcome Center for Foreigners

Solving the problem of labor shortages, major German cities have opened service centers that help foreigners find work in Germany. Deutsche Welle reported what they can offer to specialists from…

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Au pair: Import of Nannies, Export of Experience

Every year, several thousand people from different countries come to Germany through the Au pair cultural exchange program. For young people from Ukraine and other post-Soviet countries, this is an…

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Immigration

Many Migrants, Few Citizens

The number of immigrants in Germany is gradually increasing, while the number of those wishing to obtain German citizenship is slowly decreasing each year. This is evidenced by recently published…

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Culture

To the Street – via Casting

Street musicians from around the world are a common sight in German cities. Their performances delight tourists and sometimes annoy locals. How do authorities manage to avoid conflicts between…

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Curiosities

Divorce and Half an Opel

Half a TV, half a sofa, half an Opel Corsa, half an iPhone, and even half a teddy bear. That's how a young Berliner 'amicably' resolved the issue of property division after divorcing his wife, taking…

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Visas

Extend your visa – and study freely

A student visa is the foundation for staying in Germany for study purposes. And the first thing a student has to do after arriving in Germany is to extend the visa. How to do it on time and without…

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Everyday life

Where do Germans put second-hand clothes?

Owners throw worn-out socks and ripped jeans into the trash without a second thought. But what to do with items that are still like new but lie in the closet as 'dead weight' because they no longer…

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Culture

Beer Garden Gatherings

Simple wooden tables, sturdy benches, traditional and tasty food, relaxed atmosphere... Gatherings in Germany's largest beer garden, Biergarten, which can accommodate up to 8,000 visitors at once…

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Work

German companies need foreigners

To enter a German university, get a diploma, and then stay to work in Germany? Such a prospect is tempting for many students coming to this country from abroad. But more than half of foreign…

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