Who is Responsible for Clearing Snow and Ice in Germany?
You, as a property owner, are responsible for clearing snow and ice in front of your property during winter. This includes access to the building and, usually, to...
Deduct Childcare Costs From Taxes in Germany
You can claim childcare costs as a special expense to reduce your tax burden. In your 2025 tax return, you can deduct 80% of your childcare costs. However,...
Deduct Stock Losses From Taxes in Germany?
You can deduct stock losses from taxes in Germany. However, there are the following exceptions. How does stock loss offsetting work? Suppose you are single and hold...
Why 1.3 Million Retirees Are Back at Work in Germany?
The employment rate for Germans aged 65-69 has risen from 13% in 2013 to 20% in 2023 . According to the latest Altersübergangs-Report from the Institute for Work...
BAMF Freezes Integration Course Applications
Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) stopped approving new applications for state-funded integration courses in December 2025. The freeze...
Anti-Government Protests in Iran – Internet Blackout
Protests against Iran’s regime entered their 13th day on January 9, 2026. Demonstrations spread across more than 100 cities, with tens of thousands rallying...
Staying Warm During Power Outage in Germany
Germany is known for its reliable infrastructure, but power outages (Stromausfall) can still happen. German homes are built to retain heat, but without heating,...
Power Outage in Southwest Berlin
A massive power outage plunged southwest Berlin into darkness on January 4. 45,000 homes were affected and had no electricity for several hours to days. Winter and...
Fireworks Sales Kick Off in Germany
The legal three-day sales window for New Year’s Eve fireworks opened today across Germany. It sparked long queues outside supermarkets and specialist stores...
IU Berlin Students Face Visa Rejections & Deportations
Hundreds of Indian students at the International University of Berlin are suddenly facing visa withdrawals, possible deportation, or forced remote study because...