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Insurance in Germany; Fast Facts: German Health Insurance

In Germany, health insurance is mandatory. Whether you are on vacation in Germany, residing for a short period of time, or here for the long term, you are required to have health insurance. The main form of health insurance in Germany is the state health insurance which covers the majority of the residence, a significant 80%. For those making less

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December 12, 2023

Internet and Phone Service in Germany

Just like the rest of the world, there are a number of options for telephone and Internet service in Germany. Phone Service While residing in Germany, most people have land lines in addition to their for cell phones. Cell phones are obtained in one of three ways: pre-paid service, monthly payment plans and a one-time prepayment renewable at your discretion. Be aware

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December 12, 2023

Health Insurance in Germany

Because it is mandatory to have medical insurance in Germany, this is one of the first things to put on your to do list when you arrive. There are 3 basic options for health insurance. For expats, generally the employer will offer coverage just like in the US. In all cases in Germany you, as the employee must pay 5.5%

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December 12, 2023

GEZ Inspectors, TV, and Radio License Check-ups

The GEZ in Germany is one of those things that is dreaded. People stand at their doors refusing to open them in fear that on the next side is someone asking if they have a TV or radio. There are all these stories about the GEZ camping out in front of doors, listening hard to hear even the slightest sound

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December 12, 2023

Rental Furniture in Germany – the Smart Alternative for Expats

The popularity of rental furniture companies in Germany is rapidly increasing. With places like  Furniture Leasing Corporation  adequately supplying expats furniture and appliance needs, there’s even less of a reason to get tied up buying furniture that you’ll only need for a couple of months. Having access to furniture rental companies means that expatriates can avoid having to ship their

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December 12, 2023

Television and Radio Options in Germany

With advances in technology, there are multiple forms of entertainment available to the general public. One that has upgraded, rather than having gone out of style, is television. People are now able to watch television from anywhere, on multiple platforms, and have an extensive amount of channels, options, and programs available. If you bring your television over from the United

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December 12, 2023

Germany Adventures – 10 Amazing Facts About Munich Germany

Munich is certainly one of the most established and oldest European cities, being the capital of Bavaria and now heralded as the secret capital of Germany. But how well does the average tourist or expat knows the place? Read on the 0 Must Know Facts and be dazzled at how much this city has to offer. Fact # – Munich

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December 12, 2023

Individual and Local Sports in Germany

Leading a healthy lifestyle is something that we all want to do. It starts with designing our meals a little differently and taking on a new sport, or just going out for a jog every once in a while. Once you’ve moved to Germany there’s no doubt that you’ll want to continue being fit and putting in your hours of

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December 12, 2023

Buying furniture in Solingen

Furnishing an entire apartment or house can be quite the task. It’s not as simple as just closing your eyes and picking a furniture store that you’ll purchase each and every item for your home from. Instead, it requires thought, preparation and of course, a lot of research. You will also want to weigh the options for furniture stores that

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December 12, 2023

Meet Fellow Expatriates

Toytown Germany Toytown Germany is one of the best and most popular online resources for expats whose primary language is English. Here you will find discussion forums, job listings, property listings, reviews on restaurants and other entertainment venues, along with a great deal of other information on every aspect of your new life in Germany. You can review the gallery

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December 12, 2023

The social security system in Germany

Even though it is likely not in anybody’s best interest to fall into financial disgrace, the German security system is in place to help out in such cases.  Unlike the system in place in other industrialized nations, the German security system is based on a direct redistribution system. This means that social security paid out to individuals is directly financed

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December 11, 2023

Austria’s TV Guide

Over recent decades, television has seen incredible changes. In the age of technology there are now numerous options for viewing pleasure. Austria is no exception to these changes, with file sharing and streaming sites now taking over. Expats will likely find that TV in Austria is not the same as their home country, especially considering that most TV stations are entirely in

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December 11, 2023

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