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13/10/2009 Germany country factbook

German national flag This in-depth profile of Germany includes geography, government, economy and transnational issues.

23/09/2009 Germany votes: How the German electoral system works

Expatica offers a primer on the German party system and explains how a politician becomes chancellor.

16/11/2008 Specter of financial wipeout haunts Germans

Germans are haunted as few other nations can be by memories of most of their money practically vanishing during the 20th century.

29/10/2008 Berlin's historical Tempelhof Airport closes

To the dismay of those it saved, the much beloved Tempelhof Airport makes way for other, yet undefined uses.

13/08/2008 The wall back, please

One in nine Berliners wants the Berlin Wall back

25/07/2008 Obamania hits Berlin

He came, he spoke, and then he left for France. For one day everyone in the capital was looking at one man

26/05/2008 German city of Jena recovering from reunification blues

After a post-unification slump lasting many years, east German city Jena is seeing a revival, with successful businesses and a thriving student...

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The ABCs of the German school system

The ABCs of the German school system

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.

How to move to Germany legally: visas and citizenship

How to move to Germany legally: visas and citizenship

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

Taking your pet on assignment

Taking your pet on assignment

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.

Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

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.