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07/11/2009 Former East German model city fears ghost town future

The small town of Hoyerswerda has become symbolic of everything that is wrong with modern East Germany -- with poverty, high unemployment and a...

04/11/2009 Russian historians fear crackdown on sensitive research

Some Russian historians fear that probing too deeply into Stalinist history may incur the wrath of today's authorities, who have made the...

01/11/2009 In Poland, honey grows on trees

A group of Polish enthusiasts are reviving a form of beekeeping that stretches back thousands of years but was abandoned more than a century ago:...

28/10/2009 Muslim mayor flies flag for gays in homophobic Dutch suburb

Ahmed Marcouch is on a self-appointed mission to end homophobia in Slotervaart, a suburb just a stones' throw from Amsterdam but light-years...

28/10/2009 EU's largest Russian minority not entirely at home in Latvia

Eighteen years after independence, ethnic Russians are rare in Latvia's government apparatus and fights over citizenship and other issues have...

26/10/2009 Peace eludes victims of East German secret police

For many East Germans who lived through the Iron Curtain, the legacy of the Stasi lives on.

25/10/2009 Britons find home is where the honey is

The ancient art of beekeeping is enjoying a renaissance in Britain, fuelled by concerns about the provenance of food and the desire to do something...

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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.