đź“» Changes to the Radio and TV Fee Payments: No More Regular Reminders As of June 2025, anyone in Germany paying the Rundfunkbeitrag (broadcasting license fee) by bank transfer will no longer receive regular payment reminders via post. The Beitragsservice of ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio is moving to a new system called the Einmalzahlungsaufforderung (one-time … more …
We’re writing today to share a change to energy provider rule that went into effect on June 6, 2025. These changes impact those moving into a new apartment or out of their existing apartment. The law is known as the 24-Hour Switching Rule for Electricity Providers or 24‑Stunden‑Lieferantenwechsel in German. The rule implements § 20a Abs. 2 Energiewirtschaftsgesetz (EnWG), … more …
There has been much talk of Germany looking to move application and service processes to digital platforms. With over 9 years of receiving gray-neutral-colored letters in the mail, I was a bit skeptical. However, a few months ago, I started seeing new photo machines in our local Citizens Service Center in Bremen. At the time, … more …
We are thrilled to share that Local Worldwide Relocation has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001 certification by TĂśV SĂśD, underscoring our unwavering focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. ℹ️ What is ISO 9001?ISO 9001 stands as the globally acknowledged benchmark for quality management, establishing a foundation for consistent, top-tier processes and ongoing enhancement. … more …
As we welcome the new Lunar Year today, January 29, 2025, marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake, which will continue until February 16, 2026. The Chinese zodiac, with its 12-year cycle, shines a spotlight on the Snake this year, represented with the element of wood. According to the legend of the Great … more …
As the calendar turns to December, Germany is filled with festive cheer and the hustle and bustle of the pre-Christmas season. From enchanting Christmas markets to important updates in travel and housing regulations, this month is filled with both celebration and anticipation. Here in the North, we are preparing for Nikolastag and the 2nd Advent … more …
