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Europe pays tribute to Helmut Kohl, 'a giant' of post-war history

Europe pays tribute to Helmut Kohl, 'a giant' of post-war history

European leaders joined with former US president Bill Clinton at an emotional tribute in Strasbourg on Saturday for former German chancellor Helmut Kohl, the father of German reunification and a founder of modern-day Europe.

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8 European hotspots expats want to call home

8 European hotspots expats want to call home

Find out which cities in Europe are expats flocking to – and what they’re doing to make finding a home in their new city even easier.

 
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Torrential rain swamps Berlin’s streets, stretches firefighters to limits

Torrential rain swamps Berlin’s streets, stretches firefighters to limits

Hours of monsoon-style rain in Berlin on Thursday flooded busy streets and led trees to collapse onto train lines.

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Summer travel: why Zagreb has something for everyone

Summer travel: why Zagreb has something for everyone

Zagreb is trendy destination for summer travellers of all kinds. Read on to find out more about what's on offer. Hint: Make sure you're hungry like a wolf.

 
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7 reasons buying furniture in Germany is a nightmare

7 reasons buying furniture in Germany is a nightmare

Required reading for anyone relocating to Germany.

 
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At Berlin summit, EU leaders vow to fight Trump on climate change

At Berlin summit, EU leaders vow to fight Trump on climate change

European leaders vowed Thursday to defend the landmark Paris climate pact at a G20 summit next week, setting them on collision course with US President Donald Trump at what is expected to be a stormy meeting.

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Why you are paying too much to send money abroad

Why you are paying too much to send money abroad

In a globalised world, transferring money abroad doesn't have to be costly and complicated.

 
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WATCH: Munich security violently drag fare-dodger out of metro train

WATCH: Munich security violently drag fare-dodger out of metro train

Police are investigating the behaviour of security personal on the S8 metro line from Munich Airport to the city, after they dragged a fare-dodging passenger from the train.

Securing G20 protests will be ‘biggest police operation in Hamburg’s history’

Securing G20 protests will be ‘biggest police operation in Hamburg’s history’

Hamburg has drafted in some 20,000 police to protect against terrorist attacks and street violence at the G20 summit, with the city police force describing it as the biggest operation the city has ever seen.

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The expat’s healthcare guide to Germany

The expat’s healthcare guide to Germany

Of all the things to worry about when moving abroad, healthcare should not be one of them. Know before you go – so you can spend your time sampling bratwurst instead of fearing for the worst.

 
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Introducing... the ultimate dating app for expats

Introducing... the ultimate dating app for expats

Finding love locally has never been easier. Find out why.

 
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North German state weighs up introducing unconditional basic income

North German state weighs up introducing unconditional basic income

Schleswig-Holstein’s new state government is considering a project to bring in an unconditional basic income. But the plans aren’t quite as advanced as some media outlets suggest.

Merkel hopes to breathe new life into free trade talks with Washington

Merkel hopes to breathe new life into free trade talks with Washington

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday she wanted to resume talks between the European Union and the United States on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

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Swedish music festival cancels next year's event amid rape reports

Swedish music festival cancels next year's event amid rape reports

Following one reported rape and several sexual assaults at this year's Bråvalla music festival, there will be no festival in 2018, the organisers said on Saturday.

 

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6 German words you'll need to know this summer

6 German words you'll need to know this summer

The onset of sunny weather in Germany means it is time to brush up on your summer-related vocabulary.

'I chucked in my Frankfurt banking job and turned my food blog into a career'

'I chucked in my Frankfurt banking job and turned my food blog into a career'

A young Malaysian expat had a "dream job" at Deutsche Bank. But she had the courage to do what many only fantasize about - she left it to pursue her passion.

The dos and don’ts of public nudity in Germany

The dos and don’ts of public nudity in Germany

If you haven't done so already, you should make yourself familiar with the concept of Freikörperkultur (FKK) in Germany. This list should help get you started.

10 unusual things you'll notice when you first arrive in Munich

10 unusual things you'll notice when you first arrive in Munich

If you visit Munich from a bigger city, you can't help falling in love with its old-school Bavarian charm. But have you ever forked out almost €5 for a dry panino?

10 beautiful ways to express your love in German

10 beautiful ways to express your love in German

Struggling to ask someone out or find the perfect German pet name? Allow The Local to assist you with these delicate matters of the heart.

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Studying in Germany - nine very compelling reasons to do it

Studying in Germany - nine very compelling reasons to do it

Sick of the expense of studying in the UK, the USA or Canada? Germany offers an affordable and highly esteemed alternative, argues Melissa Lawrence.