Legal & Paperwork
What Expats Need to Know About Germany’s Zugspitze Asylum Summit (2025)
In July 2025, Europe’s leaders gathered on Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze, to confront one of the EU’s most pressing challenges: migration, culminating in the Zugspitze Asylum Summit. Against...
Latest News
Why One in Four Immigrants Leaves Germany: What Expats Should Know & How to Thrive
Moving to Germany can feel like stepping into a promising new chapter. But for many, that excitement fades fast. A recent study shows that...
Transport & Mobility
Which German Rail Pass Should Expats Choose in 2025? Deutschlandticket vs German Rail Pass
Confused by Train Tickets in Germany? You’re Not Alone.
If you're an expat living in or moving to Germany, chances are you've scratched your head...
Healthcare
Digital Health in Germany : An Expat’s Guide to DiGA Apps & E‑Prescriptions
I recently moved to Berlin, and after spending a week getting settled, I finally went to see a doctor. The appointment went smoothly, but...
VISA & Immigration
Germany Ends the Visa Remonstration Option: What Expats Must Know July 2025
Big News for Expats, Germany Ends the Visa Remonstration Option: Visa Appeal Process Just Changed
Planning to move to Germany? A significant visa rule change...
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...
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