German elections 2021: Centre-left Social Democrats wins against Merkel’s party
Germany's centre-left Social Democrats have narrowly beaten the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel in federal elections, according to preliminary results.
The two parties have...
Public holidays in Germany across states in 2022
It's already October, We are starting our Q4 2021. Today we will try to inform you about the public holidays of the year 2022....
Famous German Poets
Here we are trying to present a small sample of some of Germany’s great poets and literary heroes. There are still many great German...
Bundestag election 2021: Preliminary final results of our city Mannheim
Bundestag election 2021 preliminary official final result for Mannheim city is now open for all.
Isabel Cademartori (SPD) wins the direct mandate with 26.35% of...
Minimum wage in Germany
Germany introduced the minimum wage in January 2015. It applies to all workers aged over 18 and is reviewed every two years. Over the...
Cologne permits broadcast of Adhan for Friday prayers
Cologne mayor Henriette Reker has announced a two-year pilot project that will allow mosques to broadcast the call to prayer (Adhan) on Friday.
https://twitter.com/HenrietteReker/status/1446750751913619460?s=20
Cologne mosques...
10 disadvantages of living in Germany?
Germany has a rich history and culture and is known for its strong economy and high standard of living. However, like any country, it...
At end of year – Postal charges to rise by five cents
Deutsche Post is planning a rise in the price of letters and postcards at the end of the year. Standard letters will then cost...
Christmas in Germany and what to keep in mind if you’re new in Germany...
Christmas in Germany is a special time of year filled with traditions, decorations, and festive cheer. If you're new in Germany at Christmas time,...
Two small tips for Parents to pay less tax in Germany for Parents
1. Childcare
If you’ve got young children, you’re able to claim their childcare costs as a deductible on your tax return. As Weber tells us:...
