What changes in Germany from September 2026…
September has been a busy month in Germany: the reform of tax advice took effect, the minimum rate in Zeitarbeit went up, the parliamentary season begins and…
Customs will be able to seize assets without criminal proceedings
On 12 August 2026 the federal cabinet approved a bill that gives the German Zoll the right to seize assets of questionable origin —
Exchange of driving licence in Germany
— ни теории, ни вождения. Украина внесена в Anlage 11 к правилам о допуске к вождению (FeV) постановлением,…
Work visas for Germany and their types
Рабочие визы Германии 2026: § 18a, § 18b, § 19c, Blue Card, Chancenkarte, § 21. Пороги зарплат, документы,…
How to get German citizenship
С 2024 года гражданство Германии дают через 5 лет и без отказа от прежнего паспорта, а ускоренный путь…
Recognition of a degree in Germany
Diploma recognition is the official response of a German authority to a single question: is your education equivalent to the German one? From this...
Opportunity Card
From 1 June 2024, it is possible to obtain a Chancenkarte for fast-track entry into Germany. Given the huge demand for qualified…
What is the difference between Steuer-ID and Steuernummer...
Steuer-ID and Steuernummer are constantly confused — and with good reason: both translate as «tax number», both come from the tax office,…
10 useless insurances in Germany
Какие страховки в Германии не работают: договоры на 3–5 лет, комплексные пакеты, полисы без ключевых пунктов. Что проверить…
You will definitely be paying for this in…
Взнос в государственную медстраховку Германии в 2026 году: ставка 14,6 % плюс доплата кассы 2,9 %, расчёт в…
Where to look for a job in Germany?
Где реально искать работу в Германии, чем отличаются крупные порталы, что делать, если вы ещё не в стране,…
AI in immigration offices: the cabinet approves the KIMVG
On 29 July 2026 the federal cabinet approved a bill on the use of artificial intelligence in migration administration – the KI-Migrationsverwaltungsgesetz (KIMVG).…
What changes in Germany from August 2026…
August in Germany is a month when several unrelated rules take effect at once: two health insurers raise their contributions, old…
Awkward questions for IT professionals in Germany
I collected the trickiest questions about IT – the ones people usually do not ask out loud – and put them…
What changes in Germany from July 2026…
A whole package of changes took effect on 1 July 2026 – many German laws tie…
June 2026 news
Если май был месяцем выходных, то в июне в Германии начинается летний культурный сезон: главные новости Германии в…
Paragraph 25
Section 24 of the German Residence Act imposes a number of restrictions on foreigners staying in the country. It regulates…
February 2026 news
Lower net pensions as contributions rise, changes to social benefits and employment law, and what is new specifically in February.
Main changes in Germany in 2026
January in Germany is a month of pause and quiet. After the festive period, there is less hustle and bustle, fewer queues, and less external noise...
October 2025 news
Namensabgleich — payee name checks on transfers from 9 October, mandatory instant payments, and changes in healthcare and the environment.
September 2025 news
The start of the business season: the Bundestag returns from recess, the key changes of the month and the events — from politics to the Oktoberfest.
Tax classes
Everyone working in Germany has a tax bracket (Lohnsteuerklasse). Why are tax brackets needed? Whichever tax bracket you...
How long you can be off sick in Germany – timeframes…
If an employee falls ill, the employer continues to pay their salary.
August 2025 news
From August, a whole series of significant changes are coming into force in Germany and the European Union, affecting a wide variety of areas —
State pension in Germany
Таблица выхода на пенсию по годам рождения, как считаются пенсионные баллы, что даёт стаж 35 лет и на…
July 2025 news
From 1 July 2025, changes come into force in Germany affecting key areas of life — from pensions...
June 2025 news
June 2025 promises to be a busy month for residents of Germany: from changes to the pension system and digital rights…
April 2025 news
April 2025 will bring a number of important changes to legislation, medicine, transport and digitalisation in Germany. In addition, this…
How to file a tax return in Germany yourself
Doing your tax return (Steuererklärung) in Germany seems like a complex task, especially if you are self-employed or have multiple sources of income….
How to learn German and integrate into...
Уровни языка, программы обучения в Германии и дистанционно, какие сертификаты нужны для визы и работы, практические советы по…
March 2025 news
March 2025 in Germany promises to be eventful, and not only because a new government has been formed and...
Financial security for retired women in...
Financial security in retirement is the key to a calm and free life. However, women in Germany face a whole…
Renting accommodation in Germany
Renting accommodation in Germany is a complex process with many nuances, ranging from finding an apartment and signing the contract…
Everything you need to know about Vermögenswirksame Leistungen
Vermögenswirksame Leistungen: сколько платит работодатель, как получить сразу обе государственные доплаты и что делать, если VL вам не…
February 2025 news
February in Germany brings many interesting events that warm up the final winter days. Exhibitions, premieres and more are expected in cultural life…
News 2025
В этой статье разберем ключевые события, ожидающие жителей Германии в 2025 году, какие важные даты стоит запомнить и…
December 2024 news
December is not only a time of pre-Christmas hustle and bustle and a festive atmosphere, but also a month packed with important events and changes…
UniApply admission guide
University admissions in Germany open up unique opportunities for students from all over the world. This country attracts with its high quality...
November 2024 news
Every month in Germany brings new changes that affect our lives. This review gathers the key changes of November,…
October 2024 news
October 2024 promises to be a busy month for residents of Germany with a host of new regulations and interesting events.
