Fathers Go on Leave
According to the Social Security Administration in Hamburg, in 2016, 7,517 German men went on parental leave. In 2017, their number increased to 11,258, meaning the number of fathers who decided to…
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Immigration
Germans report on deportations
From January to June of this year, almost 7,000 illegal immigrants left Germany voluntarily, receiving the financial assistance provided for in such cases. Another 15,000 migrants could not be…
Everyday life
Land of Meat Eaters
The number of vegetarians in Germany is growing, and fewer Germans are eating sausages and frankfurters. But per capita, Germany consumes twice as much meat as the world average. What does meat…
Education
Virtual Learning at a German University
This summer, a university appeared in Germany where everyone, without exception and completely free of charge, can gain knowledge from German professors without leaving their home sofa. Bavaria has…
Everyday life
Pension spent on side jobs
Germany is rightly called a country of elderly people: about 17.5 million people over the age of 65 currently live here. That is roughly a fifth of the country's population. But even in retirement…
Visas
Visa-free travel is not for work
A visa for work in Germany is a document that is processed in several stages. First, the applicant submits an application for a national visa in their country of citizenship, and then receives a…
Education
Elite Universities of Germany
Since 2006, a competition among universities has been held in Germany every seven years. A jury of scientists and politicians selects the most innovative research projects and universities that best…
Gourmet guide
Picnic Season: Meat and Dessert on the Grill
Grill and barbecue season in Germany is in full swing. However, not only the "mandatory" sausages, steaks, and chicken legs end up on the grill grates in Germany. Those who watch their health also…
Everyday life
Many Prefer Benefits
Less than half of Germany's population lives exclusively on income from their own work. However, over 20 years, the share of dependents has decreased somewhat. In 2018, earned income was the primary…
Law zone
Rings swapped for handcuffs
While cynics and idealists argue about whether a marriage of convenience can bring happiness to spouses, in the EU and Germany 'visa marriages' – fictitious registration of marital relations to…
Work
Which specialists German companies are looking for
In which sectors do German employers need personnel the most? The Technical Inspection Service Dekra, which annually compiles a report on the situation on the German labor market, analyzed almost…
Education
The Price of German Education
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Germany is among the top 5 most popular countries for foreigners to obtain higher education. The first higher education degree…