Curious what St. Nicholas has to do with it? Come explore the tradition with us! This evening, polished shoes will be placed outside of apartment and house doors throughout Germany for kids and adults alike in hopes that they will be filled with small treats from St. Nicholas. If you’re new to Germany, you may … more …
“In der Weihnachtsbäckerei” (In the Christmas Bakery) is a very popular German children’s Christmas song. The song describes the fun (and sometimes messy!) experience of baking Christmas cookies—mixing dough and searching for missing ingredients. It’s cheerful, playful, and often sung in schools, kindergartens, and at family gatherings during the holiday season. Even if you don’t … more …
If you’re planning to move to a new apartment or preparing to leave Germany for your next assignment, our real estate expert explains how to properly terminate your rental contract and ensure that your notice is legally valid. 1. What do you need to consider as a tenant? Before terminating your rental agreement, you should … more …
The launch of the Enter and Exit System (EES) is scheduled for Sunday, 12 October. The European Commission first presented the EES system proposal on 6 April 2016 as part of the revised Smart Borders Package. The European Commission notes on their website the EES Regulation, together with a targeted amendment of the Schengen Border … more …
If you’ve been considering changing from statutory (public) to private health insurance in Germany, the deadline to terminate your existing healthcare policy is quickly approaching. Before the 30 September deadline, applicants will need to secure a private health insurance policy and give formal notice to cancel or change certain insurance contracts for the upcoming year. … more …
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, heritage sites across Europe will welcome visitors for the Open Heritage Day (Tag des offenen Denkmals). This event has been coordinated by the German Foundation for Monument Protection (Deutschen Stiftung Denkmalschutz (DSD) under the patronage of the Federal President since 1993. Why it exists-the goal is simple yet powerful: to … more …
📻 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 TÜV SÜD, 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 …
