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Unemployment hovers at historic low
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Unemployment hovers at historic low

German unemployment stayed at 6.4 percent in July, the lowest level since reunification almost a quarter century ago, despite an unexpected rise of 9,000 jobless, the federal labour office said on Thursday.
Can you escape work emails on holiday?
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Can you escape work emails on holiday?

The first email in Germany was sent 30 years ago on Friday and today 62 percent of people in Germany receive at least 20 emails a day. But rules over receiving and sending emails outside of work hours in Germany are still not clear-cut.
Migrants held back in German job market
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Migrants held back in German job market

US vice president Joe Biden suggested Germany was “xenophobic” last week. His comments caused a lot of debate among our readers. But was he right? Are immigrants hindered in the job market? JobTalk takes a look.
Six top tips for interns in Germany
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Six top tips for interns in Germany

Around 600,000 internships are undertaken in Germany every year and it has become a popular destination for English-speaking interns. In this week's JobTalk, The Local looks at how to make the most of your experience.
Berlin Airlift site touted as tech start-up hub
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Berlin Airlift site touted as tech start-up hub

Berlin's iconic Tempelhof airport could become a hub for internet start-ups. The huge buildings have been largely empty since its closure in 2008, and those in the city's growing tech company scene could be the people to fill it.
Jobless youth spurn apprenticeships
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Jobless youth spurn apprenticeships

Germany's youth might be falling out of love with apprenticeships, new figures suggest. Despite the country having 146,000 free apprenticeships, 200,000 youngsters are unemployed.
Western state attracts most foreign investors
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Western state attracts most foreign investors

Bavaria has a reputation for being the most attractive region of Germany for foreign investors – but far more foreign-funded projects land in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, a new study shows.