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03/05/2012 What's on in Europe for May

Queen Elizabeth II at National Portrait Gallery This May, an Amsterdam concert is performed with child-sized boots, exorcism meets trance in Paris, Switzerland showcases its wines, and 60 Queen...

28/03/2012 Frankfurt bars

As you might expect in such an affluent city, Frankfurt's bar scene is generally upmarket, with a selection of some of the best cocktail bars...

09/12/2011 O’zapft is! German Festivals in 2012

Festivals in Germany From the Berlinale to Oktoberfest, check out Expatica's exclusive listings of German festivals that are worth planning your holiday around.

06/12/2011 Christmas markets in Germany

Christmas markets in Germany In Germany, the Christmas season kicks off with a market. American expat Jessica Geraci visits one of the newest in Berlin and offers information...

11/11/2011 St Martin's night: '11 November is de dag!'

St Martin St Martin's day is celebrated in the evening of 11 November in Flanders, parts of the Netherlands, and most areas of Germany and Austria.

24/10/2011 Why Germans love Frau Antje

Frau Antje For 50 years, Frau Antje has appeared in advertising to sell Dutch cheese to Germans. In that time, the traditionally-dressed Dutchwoman has become...

01/10/2011 Germany: Recommended reading and viewing

germany-head Moving to Germany? Consider these books and films to get a feel for Germany past and present.

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The ABCs of the German school system

The ABCs of the German school system

What you need to know about German schools and daycare.

German immigration and residency regulations

German immigration and residency regulations

Want to move to Germany but haven’t figured out the details? Check out Expatica’s overview of the German permit system.

Driving in Berlin: Rules, habits and fines

Driving in Berlin: Rules, habits and fines

In part one of our two part series, we cover the driving culture in Berlin, where to park and buy gas and, most importantly, the laws.

Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Our comprehensive guide includes information on how to find work, recruitment agencies, employment contracts and labour law.