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#Germany

Visas

How an applicant can get to Germany

As is known, since March of this year, Germany has new rules for specialists arriving from non-EU countries. The immigration law also includes changes that affect those who want to obtain a German…

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Real estate

Cheap Mortgage Boosts Demand

The coronavirus and recession have not caused a drop in prices on the German residential real estate market, but are strengthening a new trend. In a number of regions of Germany, apartments and…

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Everyday life

Why Germans Are Giving Away Money

German researchers want to find out whether people change for the better if they are given 1,200 euros per month for three years with no strings attached. To this end, they are conducting an…

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Work

Germany needs specialists

A German law in effect since March facilitates employment for specialists from non-EU countries. Anyone with a higher or secondary vocational education can come to Germany on a work visa. The Federal…

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News

To Germany – only after testing

In Germany, a rule of mandatory testing for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has come into effect for all those returning from countries and regions officially recognized as areas of increased…

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Education

Students to Get Financial Help

The lockdown in Germany has hit students' wallets hard. The government and universities themselves are helping students in Germany survive the pandemic without serious consequences not only for their…

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Education

Who can help with studying in Germany

In Germany, there are many organizations and foundations that provide grants to students and young scientists from abroad. From this selection, you will learn about the most popular ones and how the…

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Technology

Masks, gnomes, sausage

Drinks, cigarettes, chewing gum, condoms, newspapers, gold – what everyday and other consumer goods are not sold in Germany using vending machines. In connection with the coronavirus pandemic…

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Everyday life

Riot of Urban Nature

In German metropolises, not only people but also many wild animals are increasing. Today, it's not a problem to see a heron next to the Berlin TV Tower. As part of a pilot project, 'urban nature…

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Immigration

Integration forecast canceled

The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has amended immigration rules for Jews from former Soviet countries. The changes primarily affect the elderly and disabled, and concern the…

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Real estate

Brokers to Be Split in Half

The Bundestag has made a historic decision to change the principle of paying real estate agent commissions. In several German federal states, home buyers will be able to save thousands, if not tens…

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Tourism

Pandemic kills tourism industry

The coronavirus pandemic threatens a quarter of a million jobs in the German capital. In the once overcrowded Berlin airport (the city ranked third in popularity among tourists in Europe, after…

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