German has more than one special word for the practice of taking a day off to make the most out of public holidays that fall close to a weekend. But which word should you use? That depends a bit on where you are.
If you're leaving Germany for good and have worked for less than five years in the country, you may be able to get back the money you've paid in pension contributions.
Germany has a reputation for being a very pet-friendly country with some of the world's strictest animal welfare laws. But what about when it comes to moving your four-legged friend over here from abroad?
Depending on the German state you live in, you may be entitled to extra time off work - provided you use that time for further training and education. We break it down for you.
What's it like to launch a business in a country infamous for its intractable bureaucracy? With some good research and money set aside for legal costs, it's not as hard as you think. Here's our step-by-step guide to starting a business in Germany.
If you're dealing with a divorce, the last thing you need is the added stress of figuring out how to legally remain in the country that you've made home. Here's what to know about how divorce can affect your ability to stay in Germany.
Compared to many other countries, October 3rd is a relatively new nationwide holiday, marking 35 years since German reunification. Aaron Burnett explains the background to it and why it's celebrated on this particular date.
Here's what you need to know about how your pension and social security rights apply, if you've spent time working in both the US and Germany, or worked in one and plan to retire in the other.
Germany’s pension system rests on three pillars – a state pension, anything private you've set up for yourself, and extra contributions your employer might make as part of your company savings plan. Here’s how it works if your workplace is topping up your pension.
There's a fair amount of stress that comes with buying a home in Germany - which can be made a lot worse if you feel you need to back out of the purchase at the last minute.
Since Germany has changed its naturalisation rules to allow dual citizenship, applicants have seen super long wait times at many places around the country. But there is a way to increase your odds for a speedy response. Here’s how.
Whether it's parental leave, sick leave, or a sabbatical - there are plenty of situations where you might be off work in Germany for an extended period of time.
If you’re a non-EU foreigner married to a German citizen, some of the bureaucracy that comes with living in Germany is just a little bit easier than it would be otherwise.
Like much of the country's bureaucracy, German tax law is complicated. But there are plenty of useful deductions for those in the know. Here are a few apps that might help you stay ahead of it.
Whether it's a small start-up or a much bigger venture, there's obviously legal steps to bear in mind when starting up a for-profit business in Germany.
There are a few different routes to German citizenship. As the rules have changed, here's a guide to what level of German you'll need to have for four broad paths to citizenship.
Schlager icon Helene Fischer is a star in German speaking countries. So what is Schlager music — and how did Fischer become its modern representative?
Plenty of foreigners in Germany are focusing on getting their citizenship applications ready now that the new law allowing dual citizenship is in force - but what papers should you get once you finally have it?
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to win the second largest share of votes in the federal election, early exit polls have shown. What might it mean for Germany's attitude to foreigners?
Germany's proportional voting system means most governments are made up of a coalition of at least two parties - which affects what laws are possible. Here are the most likely coalitions to happen after the federal elections on February 23rd.
A motion to tighten up German borders and asylum rules controversially passed the Bundestag this week, relying on votes from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). But a second motion may tell us more about where dual citizenship is headed.
While the centre-right Christian Democrats are riding high in German polls, they'll need a coalition partner to govern, with the SPD being an option. How might their pledges affect foreigners in Germany?
Knowing how Germany's electoral system works is key to understanding if - and how - certain immigration and citizenship laws could be changed under the next federal government.
