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- Do Germans really like banning things as much as we might think?on October 18, 2024 at 9:55 am
Germans have a reputation for being sticklers for rules and regulations. But is it as deserved as we might like to think? A new survey suggests there's certain areas where Germans are much more rule-averse.
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Fridayon October 18, 2024 at 6:02 am
Biden visits Berlin with Macron and Starmer, German parliament to vote on controversial security law, AfD ban debate postponed, and more news from around Germany this Friday.
- UPDATE: The train and road disruptions to expect during Biden's Berlin visiton October 17, 2024 at 2:55 pm
The US President Joe Biden has landed in Germany's capital for a 24-hour state visit. Road traffic and public transport are set to experience severe disruptions over Thursday and Friday. Here's what to expect.
- How much more will you pay in German health insurance next year?on October 17, 2024 at 11:29 am
The cost of public health insurance in Germany is set to go up as care costs continue to rise. Here's what that means for your overall take-home pay.
- Why is Germany's economy so sluggish and what does it mean for you?on October 17, 2024 at 9:59 am
Germany is the world's third-largest economy after the US and China - but in the last few years, it's been sluggish at best or even in recession. Why is it in the doldrums right now?
- How to get a doctor's appointment in Germany if you don't speak Germanon October 16, 2024 at 1:55 pm
Getting an appointment with a doctor or specialist can be difficult even for Germans, but those who don't speak the language face a significant additional hurdle, writes The Local's Paul Krantz. Here are some tips for non-German speakers.
- More and more tenants in Germany are spending too much income on renton October 16, 2024 at 12:29 pm
Residents of German cities are painfully aware of the fact that rents have been rising rapidly in urban centres. More and more of them are paying too much out of their salaries to cover rent costs, a study has revealed. Are you one of them?
- TELL US: Why do you read The Local?on October 16, 2024 at 10:33 am
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- 'Vereine': How you can start your own club in Germanyon October 16, 2024 at 9:00 am
There are over 600,000 "Vereine" in Germany, translated most precisely as associations, themed around everything from sports to political causes. Learn how to start your own.
- How Germany needs to improve its pensions systemon October 16, 2024 at 8:54 am
Germany needs to take steps to improve its pension system according to a new study which highlighted its main problems this week. This comes as the federal government's pension reform plan has so far failed to move forward.