Ishrat Khan
Hi, I’m Ishrat, a software engineer deeply interested in Germany’s expat life. Over time, I’ve learned about moving, living, and working here, and I decided to share it to help others like me.
Public Services & Support
Germany’s Civil Defense Overhaul: What Expats Should Know About Bunker & Shelter Expansion (2025)
If you’re an expat in Germany, you might have noticed talk about bunkers and shelters. Here’s what it means for you.
Germany is ramping up its civil...
Events & Meetups
How Expats Can Volunteer or Visit the Rhine‑Ruhr 2025 Summer Universiade
The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Summer Universiade is set to be a monumental event, bringing together over 8,500 athletes and officials from more than 150 countries....
Legal & Paperwork
Poland Instates Border Controls on Germany–Poland Crossings: What Expats Should Know (July 7, 2025)
Introduction
Border crossing is turning into a time-consuming checkpoint overnight. You're used to zipping between Germany and Poland for work, family visits, or a quick...
Working in Germany
How Expats in Germany Can Maximize the Home-Office Lump Sum
If you're an expat living in Germany and working from home, you can reduce your taxable income by claiming the home-office lump sum –...
Legal & Paperwork
Germany’s June 2025 Asylum Reform: Safe-Country Decrees Explained
Germany’s June 2025 Asylum Reform: What You Need to Know About the Safe Country Rule
As of June 4, 2025, Germany’s asylum process underwent a...
Education
How Expats Can Homeschool Their Kids in Germany: Legal Routes and Approved Alternatives
Introduction
In Germany, less than 0.01% of children are homeschooled due to some of the strictest education laws in Europe, a statistic that often shocks...
Everyday Essentials
How Germany’s New Smartphone Durability Law Affects Expats: A 2025 Guide
Every year, the world generates over 50 million tons of electronic waste, and smartphones are a significant contributor to this problem. In response, the...
Family & Childcare
New Miscarriage Leave Rights in Germany: A 2025 Expat Parent’s Guide
About one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage, but for a long time, there hasn’t been much support for parents who are grieving in...
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