German ministry bans Palestine Solidarity group in Duisburg

German police in the city of Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, have carried out raids on four properties linked to the pro-Palestine group Palästina-Solidarität and issued a ban... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 39 minutes ago

Berlin’s iconic Kino International closes for two years

Kino International in Berlin will close its doors for two years while the cinema’s technical systems are refurbished. Kino International Berlin closes its doors Berlin’s iconic... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 22 hours ago

Taco Bell and Krispy Kreme to open first shops in Germany

US franchises Taco Bell and Krispy Kreme have announced that they will open multiple shops across Berlin. Taco Bell to open 10 shops in Berlin American fast food chain Taco Bell... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 day ago

Severe storm warning issued for parts of Germany

Following flooding in Bavaria, a severe weather warning has been issued for parts of southwestern Germany as storms are expected to move further west. Four weather warnings... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 2 days ago

IamExpat Fair Berlin 2024: Book your free workshop now!

Are you new to Germany and want to learn more about settling here? The IamExpat Fair Berlin 2024 is here to help you navigate life in Germany as an expat, with stands that bring... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 2 days ago

Berlin neighbourhood opens play park designed by children

Children in the Lankwitz neighbourhood of Berlin have opened a park that they designed themselves, featuring a table tennis table, "whisper megaphones" and insect-friendly plants... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 2 days ago

Germany to launch information website about new citizenship law

The coalition government has announced that it will launch a new online information platform and advertising campaign about the procedure of applying for German citizenship.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 3 days ago

Busy airports expected over Whitsun weekend in Germany

Passengers travelling in Germany this weekend should expect busy public transport and airports as people make the most of the long weekend. German airports will be crowded over... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 3 days ago

Angela Merkel to release memoir in 2024

Germany’s longest-running Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that she will release a memoir in November 2024, which centres around questions of freedom. Angela Merkel... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 days ago

10-euro tickets: Dutch rail company announces new services across Europe

The Dutch train operator Flywise will launch new GoVolta services between Amsterdam, Berlin, Basel and Copenhagen in the spring of 2025. GoVolta to launch daily Amsterdam-Berlin... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 days ago

Go freelance with confidence with the Freelance Tax in Germany course

Imagine streamlining the process of tax registration in Germany, transforming what often seems like a daunting task into a clear path forward. As an expat eager to start your... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 days ago

1 in 10 people in Germany live in too small a home, Destatis finds

Figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) have revealed that 1 in 10 people in Germany live in a house which is too small, with children being the worst affected... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 6 days ago

Purchasing property without a mortgage: What you need to take care of

When you purchase a property with your own equity (that is, without receiving a loan from the bank), you not only have to rely on yourself for financing, but also for a lot of... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 6 days ago

Purchasing property without a mortgage: What you need to take care of

When you purchase a property with your own equity (that is, without receiving a loan from the bank), you not only have to rely on yourself for financing, but also for a lot of... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 6 days ago

Germany takes next step to open cannabis shops

The German government is moving to implement the second pillar of its cannabis legalisation law, which will trial the commercial sale of marijuana and edibles in cannabis shops.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 7 days ago

New study maps most common urban animals found in Berlin

A new study of wild animals in Berlin, Vienna and Zurich has determined the most common urban wildlife animals in each metropolis to raise awareness of species’ population decline... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 7 days ago

German words expats should know: Zweisamkeit

One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do. The Germans have an antidote, Zweisamkeit. The remedy for Einsamkeit: Zweisamkeit Anyone whose heart has fallen hard and had... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 8 days ago

Tesla enforces home office day for Brandenburg factory employees

A spokesperson has said that production at the Grünheide Tesla plant southeast of Berlin will cease on May 10. Production line employees have been told to work from home. Berlin... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 9 days ago

Berlin outdoor swimming pools to introduce new security measures

Following last year’s decision to introduce mandatory ID checks at outdoor swimming pools, Berlin senator Iris Sprenger (SPD) has announced several additional security measures.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 10 days ago

Bundestag proposal calls for 4,90 euro Döner price cap

The Left will soon present a proposal to the Bundestag calling for Germany to introduce a Dönerpreisbremse, which would cap the cost of a sandwich at 4,90 euros and 2,90 euros for... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 11 days ago

Berlin senator Franziska Giffey attacked at library

Senator for Economy, Energy and Enterprise Franziska Giffey has been attacked at a library in the Rudow neighbourhood of Berlin. Former Berlin mayor hospitalised after attack... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 11 days ago

High-speed internet now available in Berlin U-Bahn tunnels

Passengers travelling Berlin’s U-Bahn network can now use high-speed internet while they are on the train, not just on station platforms. Berlin U-Bahn tunnels get internet... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 12 days ago

Germany’s top baby names for 2023: Michael makes a comeback

The second of Germany’s two annual popular baby name rankings is here. The number one boy’s name has retained its title for the fifth year in a row, while Emilia was usurped after... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 12 days ago

Tips for landing your dream job in Germany

Looking for a job in Germany? Annika Harloff, an experienced international career coach at International Mind, shares her top tips for creating a winning job-hunting strategy,... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 12 days ago

Save the date: The IamExpat Fair is coming to Berlin on June 8

Everything internationals need, in one location, on one day! Get your free ticket now! Bringing together local businesses, service providers and thousands of expats from all... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 12 days ago

Berlin to give away Goebbels’ villa for free

The new owner of Goebbels' Villa Bogensee would be responsible for the main building, outhouses and surrounding 17 hectares of land in northern Berlin. Berlin offers up abandoned... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 13 days ago

How an MBA can help expats reinvent their life and career overseas

ESMT Berlin presents an ideal environment for expats in Europe seeking to either jump-start, accelerate, or reinvent their careers. Here’s how an MBA from ESMT Berlin sets... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 13 days ago

A guide to navigating customs regulations when moving to Germany

Moving to Germany in the near future? This guide, put together by AGS Movers Germany, explains what is and isn't allowed through customs in Germany (Zoll), and other regulations... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 14 days ago

Births and marriages in Germany hit lowest level in a decade

The number of births and marriages in Germany has hit its lowest point since 2013, according to new data released by the Federal Statistics Office, known as Destatis. The birth... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 14 days ago

High hops: The best beer festivals in Germany

Germany may be known as the land of beer, but it’s much more than that - it is also the land of beer festivals. Here are some of the top festival spots for every kind of visitor... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 15 days ago

Spargeldöner fever: Berlin restaurant introduces Döner kebabs with asparagus

Germany’s love of both the Döner kebab and asparagus has been taken to a whole new level. A restaurant in Berlin called Kebap with Attitude has combined the two foods to form a... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 16 days ago

EVG threatens German train disruption during Euros tournament

EVG trade union leader Kristian Loroch has told Tagesspiegel that train staff must be better protected against passenger abuse if train service disruption during the tournament... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 17 days ago

German Greens and ver.di push for 15-euro minimum wage

Ver.di and the Greens say that the German minimum wage should be increased to meet the guidelines of an EU Commission directive. Green Party push for 15-euro minimum wage by... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 18 days ago

Immofriend by Hypofriend: Find your dream rental home for free

In the competitive rental markets of German cities like Berlin, finding the perfect apartment can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. That's why Hypofriend, the popular... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 18 days ago

“Blood rain” forecast for North Rhine-Westphalia

Don’t worry, "blood rain" is less dystopian than it sounds. A mix of Saharan dust and rain is set to cross North Rhine-Westphalia, meaning showers could appear deep red in colour... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 19 days ago

Why your mind has a mind of its own

Are you sometimes plagued by troubling thoughts? Carolina Mueller, a registered psychologist who specialises in ACT and CBT, explains what’s going on, and why it’s totally normal... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 19 days ago

May 2024: 9 changes affecting expats in Germany

In the glorious month when Feiertage are aplenty and spring really starts kicking, there are taxation, public transport and work-related changes coming to Germany. Here’s what you... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 20 days ago

Police called to fill worker shortage at Berlin care home

A police patrol car, three officers, paramedics and four ambulances were recently called to a care home in Berlin to help a nurse find a night shift staff member to take over... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 20 days ago

How to clean your home like a German

Want your home to be sparkling clean? In popular imagination, Germany is often thought of as a country that’s big on cleanliness. Helpling looks at some German cleaning habits to... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 20 days ago

FlixTrain announces largest expansion in company's history

The German rail company has said that the number of connections running out of Berlin, Cologne and Frankfurt will increase significantly. FlixTrain to expand services ahead of... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 21 days ago

Facing the fax: German bureaucracy museum opens in Berlin

Following the Disgusting Food Museum and Museum for Bizarre Objects, another curious day out has been added to Berlin’s list of attractions. The new Bureaucracy Museum is free,... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 21 days ago

Cocaine found among bananas at 11 Lidl supermarkets in Germany

Lidl staff found millions of euros worth of the white powder among banana crates which had arrived from South America. Lidl employees discover cocaine in banana crates Employees... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 22 days ago

German government votes to introduce annual Veterans’ Day

Members of the German Army will be recognised annually on June 15, for the first time since the Bundeswehr was founded in 1955. German MPs vote to recognise Bundeswehr with... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 23 days ago

Highs of 27C forecast for Germany on May 1 holiday

Parts of Germany are forecast to see warmer temperatures than Spain over the May 1 public holiday next Wednesday, according to BBC Weather. Winter will turn to summer for May 1... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 24 days ago

Germany ranks as the 5th most popular country for international workers

A new survey has found that Germany is the fifth most popular job-seeking destination worldwide and the number one, non-English-speaking destination for internationals looking for... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 25 days ago

Black Swan Capital: Helping expats smartly manage their finances

Black Swan Capital is a Netherlands-based award-winning independent investment advisory firm dedicated to delivering investment advice for the specific and unique needs of expats... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 25 days ago

29-euro ticket: How to cancel your Berlin Abo

Find yourself in a never-ending maze of bright yellow bureaucracy? Here’s your go-to guide for buying and cancelling a subscription for Berlin’s 29-euro public transport ticket.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 26 days ago

Berlin police say protests can only be held in German or English

After disrupting a pro-Palestine protest held by Irish speakers outside the German parliament, police in Berlin have said that demonstrations can only be held in German or English... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 26 days ago