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How to optimise your energy usage and save up to 35 percent on your bills

How to optimise your energy usage and save up to 35 percent on your bills
How to vote in the US elections from Germany

How to vote in the US elections from Germany
Aldi to launch cashback withdrawal service on purchases over one euro

Aldi to launch cashback withdrawal service on purchases over one euro
How to protect your income when you are not able to work

How to protect your income when you are not able to work
Germany vs France: An expat guide

Germany vs France: An expat guide
Berliner first ever woman to win title of Best Bartender in Germany

Berliner first ever woman to win title of Best Bartender in Germany
Berlin mayor plans expansion of Sunday shop openings

Berlin mayor plans expansion of Sunday shop openings
How to find a midwife if you’re expecting a baby in Germany

How to find a midwife if you’re expecting a baby in Germany
12,50-euro unlimited cinema subscription to launch in Germany this November

12,50-euro unlimited cinema subscription to launch in Germany this November
Supermoon to be visible over Germany tonight

Supermoon to be visible over Germany tonight
Germany announces adoption reforms in touch with “social reality”

Germany announces adoption reforms in touch with “social reality”
German pension system ranked 20th in the world by Mercer

German pension system ranked 20th in the world by Mercer

New in Germany? Not sure where to start?

First things first, let’s get the basics sorted. Here are some useful guides to get you started.

Registration in Germany

If you will be staying in Germany for longer than three months, you need to register your address (anmelden) at...
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Banking in Germany: How to open a German bank account

As an expat in Germany, one of the first steps in setting up your life will be to open up...
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Residence permit in Germany

If you want to live and work in Germany as an expat, you may need to apply for a residence...
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Health insurance in Germany

The health insurance (Krankenversicherung) system in Germany is universal, meaning that by law everyone has to take out cover. There...
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Private health insurance in Germany (Private Krankenversicherung)

German health insurance is based on two systems. Private health insurance is the second of those systems, and currently covers...
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Private insurance in Germany

Whilst anyone living and working in Germany is obliged to contribute to health insurance and other parts of the German...
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Language schools in Germany

If you’ve recently moved to Germany, you’ll perhaps be thinking about brushing up on some of your language skills. Learning...
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Mobile telephony in Germany

As with most countries in the world, expats in Germany who want to communicate with friends and family have the choice...
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Home utilities in Germany: Energy, Water & Internet

If you’re relocating to Germany for the first time, or just moving to a new address, setting up home utilities...
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