Tesla ends the era of Volkswagen Golf with its Model 3
For the first time, Tesla's Model 3 is the best-selling electric car in Europe. This is a first for two reasons. First, by contrast,...
Fun facts about Germany (Part 1)
As all we know, Germans are known as a hard-working and law respected nation. Besides this, we want to share some fun facts regarding...
First Self-drive Train in Germany
On Monday, Deutsche Bahn and Siemens unveiled the world's first automated, driverless train in Hamburg, billing it as more punctual and energy-efficient than traditional...
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...
Cost of living on the rise in Germany
Economics experts believe the country's ageing population and ongoing skills gap could mean that workers in Germany are in for a pay rise.
Germany’s ageing...
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....
Wrong parking and speeding – Federal Council decides on new fines
Wrong parking and speeding will probably become significantly more expensive this year - if the Bundesrat agrees on Friday. An overview of the planned...
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...
Some significant changes in lifestyle on this month in Germany (October series )
From today we will try to start a series post on regards to our german lifestyle. Yes, you will see those separately in many...
Types of employment contracts in Germany
There are several different types of employment contracts in Germany. However, permanent employment contracts are by far the most common.
Permanent labour contract (unbefristeter Arbeitsvertrag)
A permanent...
