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Eating out in Germany: menu selection, tipping and unwritten rules

Eating out in Germany: menu selection, tipping and unwritten rules

11/13/2024

German food culture is characterized by a very diverse cuisine and has more to offer than just bratwurst and sauerkraut. Eating out in Germany is a social event that is associated with certain customs and traditions. We…
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Studying in Germany – the terms you need to know (Part 2)

Studying in Germany – the terms you need to know (Part 2)

10/11/2024

The winter semester started at many German universities on the first of October. If you are interested in studying in Germany or are already a student, you have probably already noticed that universities have their very…
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Summer in Germany - Part 4: Munich

Summer in Germany - Part 4: Munich

09/05/2024

With around 1.5 million inhabitants, Munich is the third largest city in Germany, an important economic metropolis and a university city with a high recreational value. The capital of the federal state of Bavaria is not…
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The political electoral system in Germany – easily explained

The political electoral system in Germany – easily explained

08/08/2024

How does the political system in Germany work? How do federal and state elections differ? And what are the five electoral principles? We answer these and other questions about the German electoral system in this article.
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