Slow Start for Berlin’s New Online Anmeldung
In October, Berlin introduced a new online system for newcomers to complete their Anmeldung —essentially their registration process. Fast forward […]
Week 49: Nikolaus, Expat Life and Housing Situations
In today’s episode we are talking with Nikos. He is originally from Greece and now lives in Amsterdam, where he
Common charger for mobile devices starting 2025
The EU is making strides toward sustainability. Starting in 2025, all smartphones, tablets, and small devices sold in the EU
German labour market reliant on immigrants
A recent Bertelsmann Stiftung study warns that without substantial immigration, Germany’s labor market could face a 10% decline by 2040.
Week 48: Adventszeit, Wahlheimat and Elections
In this episode, we sit down with Ivan Gabor, who has been living in Berlin for eight years. We will
How Germany is Addressing Workforce Gaps
Easing regulations for the immigration of foreign skilled workers has been a goal of Germany in order to counter the
Germany’s Birth Rate Hits Record Low
Germany’s birth rate has hit a new record low, raising significant concerns about the country’s demographic future. The average stands
Week 47: Totensonntag, Commitment issues and Birthday Wishes
Igor has been living in Germany for over 12 years and currently resides in Berlin, where he curates the weekly
Germany’s Bureaucratic Burden
According to a new study by the Ifo Institute for Economic Research, bureaucracy is costing Germany up to a staggering
Germany’s New Antisemitism Resolution
As of November 6, the German Bundestag passed a new antisemitism resolution that blocks public funding for any organization deemed