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18/11/2009 Calvin's "true heirs" prosper in Dutch Bible Belt

In a small town not far from Amsterdam, orthodox Calvinists live a life of religious piety, shunning many modern conveniences.

15/11/2009 Desert camel a new fixture at Dutch dairy

After reading about the nutritional benefits of camel milk, Frank Smits decided to found Europe’s only commercial camel dairy farm.

09/11/2009 Meet the man who brought down the Berlin Wall

On November 9, Guenter Schabowski pulled a sheet of paper from his pocket and read out a decree stating that visas would be freely granted to those...

08/11/2009 Landscapes, ideas blossom along Berlin Wall death strip

Two decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the border region that once served as the No Man’s Land around the free island of West Berlin lies...

08/11/2009 Gorbachev, the accidental hero of the Berlin Wall

Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet Union's last leader, presided over one of the most momentous events of the 20th century: The collapse of...

08/11/2009 European squatters show solidarity

In Berlin, German squatters sympathising with the Dutch squatters movement threw orange and blue paint bombs and stones at the Dutch embassy last...

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...

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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.

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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.