How to dial phone numbers in Germany
Here is how German phone numbers are formatted, and how to call people in Germany.
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How to get your DHL, GLS, DPD and Hermes packages
Did your package get delivered to a neighbour, or not at all? Is it completely lost? Here's what to do.
Types of insurance in Germany
An overview of the different types of insurance in Germany. This guide explains each type of insurance and why they are important.
An introduction to public and private health insurance in Germany
German health insurance seems expensive and complicated, but in this guide, we explain how to find the best insurance for your needs.
How to buy a used car in Germany
A step by step guide to buying, registering and insuring a used vehicle in Berlin and the rest of Germany
How do electric bills work in Germany?
Understanding your electric bill is a great way to save money. If you just moved to Berlin, this information might be useful.
The Pfand system: how to return bottles in Germany
This quick guide shows you which bottles and cans have a deposit in Germany, and how you can recognize them.
What is Haftpflichtversicherung, and what does it cover?
An introduction to the most important type of insurance in Germany, the private liability insurance
List of English-speaking gynecologists and obstetricians in Berlin
These Berlin gynaecologists serve their patients in English
Opening a German bank account without an Anmeldung
These German banks let you open an account without an official address in Germany. No Meldebestätigung or a Meldebescheinigung needed!