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The Mietendeckel is gone. Here's what it means.
The Mietendeckel was repealed in April 2021, but there are still ways to get your rent reduced.
Police and emergency numbers in Berlin
If you need to call the emergency services, call 112. For the police, call 110. This guide also tells you how to call other emergency services in Berlin.
How to learn German in Berlin
A list of German schools, language learning apps and other resources to improve your German in Berlin.
Buying eyeglasses in Germany
General information about getting glasses in Germany: what health insurers pay for, where to get glasses for cheap and other ways to pay less for eyeglasses.
How to renew a German freelance visa
When your German freelance visa is about to expire, you must renew it. This is how you must do it.
Cost of living in Berlin, and Germany
How much does it cost to live in Berlin? Is your salary enough to live there? This is how you can make a budget and find the answer.
What is the trade tax (Gewerbesteuer)?
If you are self-employed in Germany, you might have to pay a trade tax. This is how it works, and how much it costs.
How to dispose of a Christmas tree in Berlin
When the holidays are over, this is how you get rid of your old Christmas tree.
How to register a dog in Berlin (Hundesteuer registration)
In Berlin, your dog must be registered for dog tax. Dangerous breeds must also be registered. This is how you do it.
Having a dog in Germany
If you want to adopt a dog in Berlin or Germany, these are the things you must know.
Recently updated guides
Coronavirus testing information for Berlin
Information about getting tested, types of tests, testing locations, costs and more. This information is for the city of Berlin only.
Coronavirus in Berlin: rules, quarantine, tests and vaccines
The COVID-19 situation explained in plain English, including risk areas, travel restrictions, quarantine rules, getting tested and getting vaccinated.
The Mietendeckel is gone. Here's what it means.
The Mietendeckel was repealed in April 2021, but there are still ways to get your rent reduced.
The Abmeldung - How to deregister in Berlin
When you leave Berlin - hopefully for greener pastures - you must deregister with the city. This process is called the Abmeldung. Here is how it's done.
How to get a Bürgeramt appointment in 2021
Make the Anmeldung a breeze by getting a Bürgeramt appointment quickly and easily.
Can you do your Anmeldung in Berlin during Coronavirus?
How you can register your address in Berlin during the COVID-19 crisis.
How to choose German health insurance
Private or public health insurance? We explain the difference, and help you pick the right health insurance in Germany.
The Anmeldung - How to register an address in Berlin
A plain English guide to registering an address in Berlin. This is how you get a Meldebescheinigung and a tax ID.
Police and emergency numbers in Berlin
If you need to call the emergency services, call 112. For the police, call 110. This guide also tells you how to call other emergency services in Berlin.
How to file a noise complaint in Berlin
If you are dealing with loud neighbours in Berlin, this is how you file a noise complaint with the Ordnungsamt.