Saturday 4 July 2009
Saturday 4 July 2009
| Index | Last | Var.(%) |
|---|---|---|
| BEL 20 | 2040.86 | 0.14 |
| DAX | 4708.21 | -0.22 |
| IBEX 30 | 9707.8 | 0.67 |
| CAC 40 | 3119.51 | 0.10 |
| FTSE 100 | 4236.28 | 0.05 |
| AEX | 253.7 | 0.40 |
| DJIA | 8280.74 | -2.63 |
| Nasdaq | 1796.52 | -2.67 |
| FTSE MIB | 18942.22 | 0.07 |
| TSX Composite | 10283.1 | 0.36 |
| ASX | 3826.6 | -1.25 |
| Hang seng | 18203.4 | 0.14 |
| Straits Times | 0.00 | |
| ISEQ 20 | 433.47 | 0.71 |
In a country dominated by German and French, policy makers and other Romansh speakers are grappling with how to preserve their beloved language despite strong criticisms from outsiders and, sometimes, within their own ranks.
CDU politicians approved a resolution -- despite Merkel's reservations -- calling on the German parliament to enshrine the German language in the constitution.
Almost all the adults I know think that learning a foreign language in adulthood is impossible. “I’m terrible with languages,” they say. Linguists agree, at least in part.
In the latest installment of our series profiling expatriates in Germany, we catch up with an American who has done much to bring English speakers together in Berlin.
The German language may be too long-winded to make haiku writing easy, but the art form is spreading in the country.
Expatica Germany’s resident German teacher Renate Grasstat gives tips on how to avoid a bad hair day.
Trying to size up the education system is one of the hardest things facing those embarking on a foreign posting. We set out what you should know about German schools and daycare.
Want to move to Germany but haven’t figured out the details? Check out Expatica’s overview of the German visa and citizenship system.
When moving abroad, the owner must make an informed decision as to whether their pet is up to the trip. Here’s an overview of the factors involved.
Moving to Germany but still searching for a job? Check out Expatica’s comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of employment in Germany, including information on how to find work, recruitment agencies, employment contracts and labour law.
