Culture
The Chemnitz Gym Using MMA to Push Back Against the Far Right
A martial arts gym in Chemnitz is countering far-right recruitment in MMA with a program built on diversity and inclusion — relevant for minorities in eastern Germany.
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Health▶ Reel
Germany Plans Higher Elder Care Contributions for Childfree Adults
A new German Health Ministry draft bill would raise long-term care insurance costs for adults without children. Here's what expats need to know.
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News
Heat Wave in Germany: What Expats Need to Know This May
Temperatures are topping 30°C across Germany this May. Here's how to stay safe, what to expect, and practical tips for expats navigating the heat.
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Immigration policy▶ Reel
Taliban Seek More EU Diplomats — What It Means for Afghans in Germany
The Taliban want diplomatic posts across the EU and are offering deportation cooperation in return. Here is what Afghan nationals in Germany need to know.
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Economy
Why Diesel Is Cheaper Than Petrol Again in Germany — And What It Means for Drivers
Diesel has dropped below petrol prices in Germany after an unusual reversal. Here's why it happened and what it means for expat drivers and car buyers.
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Economy
Germany Cuts Growth Forecast: What Rising Costs Mean for Expat Workers
Germany's top economic advisors have sharply cut their growth outlook. Rising social insurance contributions are set to squeeze workers' wages — here's what expats need to know.
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Work▶ Reel
Germany's Industrial Crisis: Job Cuts and What It Means for Expats
Germany's industrial sector is cutting jobs fast and moving operations abroad. Here's what the structural crisis means for expats working in manufacturing and related fields.
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Studies▶ Reel
Best Scholarships in Germany for International Students 2026
From DAAD to Deutschlandstipendium, here are every major scholarship open for international students in Germany right now — with deadlines, amounts, and exactly what to do this month.
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Work▶ Reel
Germany Jobs 2026: Pay, Tax & Contracts for Expats
Mindestlohn at €12.82/h, tighter Bürgergeld rules, new tax brackets, and booming sectors — here is everything expats need to know about working in Germany in 2026.
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Health▶ Reel
German Health Insurance for Expats: GKV vs PKV Guide 2026
GKV or PKV? TK, AOK, Barmer, or DAK? Everything expats in Germany need to know about health insurance in 2026, from the €69,300 threshold to prescription co-pays.
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Language▶ Reel
Learning German in 2026: Courses, Costs and Certificates Explained
From free BAMF Integrationskurs places to VHS pricing, A1–B2 in 12 months, and which German certificate your visa actually requires — everything in one guide.
Editorial · D4U
Housing▶ Reel
Renting in Germany 2026: Costs, Rules & Tips for Newcomers
Average rents, Mietpreisbremse rules, Schufa explained, Nebenkosten decoded, Kaution limits, and how to find a flat before you even land in Germany.
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Visas▶ Reel
Germany Work Visas in 2026: Blue Card, Chancenkarte & Renewals
Updated Blue Card salary thresholds, the Chancenkarte one year on, Skilled Immigration Act news, and everything you need to know about renewing your Aufenthaltstitel in late 2026.
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Immigration policy
ISIS Membership Lists Now in German Hands: What It Means for Immigrants
German authorities obtained detailed ISIS records. Here's what this means for asylum seekers and immigrants from conflict regions facing security background checks.
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Merz on Germany's Political Climate, AfD and Trump: What It Means for Expats
Chancellor Merz says he's unhappy with Germany's current atmosphere. Here's what his interview signals for immigrants and expats living in the country.
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Immigration policy▶ Reel
AfD Plans to Detain Immigrants If It Takes Power in Saxony-Anhalt
The AfD's Saxony-Anhalt front-runner tells DW the party plans to detain immigrants and reshape schools if it wins — a first for any German state government.
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Immigration policy
Germany's Fundamental Rights Under Pressure: What Expats Should Know
Ten human rights groups warn Germany is prioritizing security over basic rights in their 2026 report. Here's what it means for immigrants and expats.
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Culture▶ Reel
Pentecost in Germany: What Expats Need to Know About Pfingsten
Pentecost (Pfingsten) gives Germany two consecutive public holidays. Find out when shops close, what to expect, and why this spring break surprises so many newcomers.
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News
Germany Targets Date-Rape Drugs With Tougher Penalties in 2025
Germany's justice minister proposes harsher sentences for drug-facilitated sexual assault. Here's what residents and expats need to know about the planned changes.
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