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22/02/2010 German unions flex muscles as economy stutters

Germany's powerful trade unions are flexing their muscles, pressing for wage increases and job guarantees just as Europe's biggest...

16/02/2010 Expatica opens in Luxembourg!

Expatica LU logo Expatica is pleased to announce Expatica Luxembourg, the newest Expatica.com website offering daily news, features and practical information on...

15/02/2010 Breaking up is hard to do, so pay someone else

The ‘Separation Agency’ in Germany will calmly and efficiently do your dirty work for you, for a fee.

02/02/2010 Germany decides to buy Swiss tax-dodger data

The German government has announced that it will pay for data on some 1,500 suspected tax-dodgers with funds stashed in Swiss accounts, waving...

27/01/2010 USSR meets YouTube in Russian web nostalgia project

A new Russian website is seeking to bring Communist nostalgia into the Internet age.

25/01/2010 Murder mystery over Germany's 'Rosa the Red'

An intense debate is ranging in Germany over where Rosa Luxemburg, an icon in the communist struggle, is buried.

24/01/2010 Neanderthals wouldn't have eaten their sprouts either

Scientists may be closer to understanding why some modern humans dislike a bitter taste present in Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cabbage.

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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.