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.
Finding A Home
Switching electricity providers in Germany just got a whole lot easier, and faster.
Starting June 6, 2025, Germany will implement a new rule that allows consumers to switch electricity providers within 24 hours. This update is part...
Legal & Paperwork
Germany & UK to Sign Mutual-Defense Pact: What Expats Should Know (July 17, 2025)
On July 17, 2025, Germany and the UK will sign a historic defense pact, and yes, it matters to expats like you.
This isn't just...
Mental & Physical Well-Being
Germany Heatwave July 2025: What Expats Should Know to Stay Safe
Germany’s Record-Breaking Heatwave – Why Expats Need to Act Now
Germany is sweltering under a historic heatwave this July. With temperatures climbing as high as...
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...
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