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...
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...
Expat Resources
How to Maintain Access to Your German Bank Account After Abmeldung in 2025
You've packed up your life, submitted your Abmeldung, and maybe even landed in your new country. But now there's one lingering question:"What happens to...
Banking & Money Matters
Claiming International School Fees on Your German Tax Return: A 2025 Expat Family Guide to §10 EStG
Raising a family in Germany can be a rewarding experience. However, it's essential to recognize that costs can accumulate quickly. Private school fees, daycare...
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