Bundestagswahl am 23. Februar – Briefwahl
Am 23. Februar 2025 findet die Wahl zum Deutschen Bundestag statt. Deutsche, die außerhalb der Bundesrepublik Deutschland leben und im Bundesgebiet keine Wohnung mehr innehaben, können bei Vorliegen der sonstigen wahlrechtlichen Voraussetzungen an der Wahl teilnehmen. Mehr Info hier
Travel to Hamburg
Did you ever dream about visiting Hamburg? Check out ‘A Weekend in Hamburg’ and find out, if a visit to Hamburg would be a dream come true. Link to the magazine
Are Saint Nick and Santa Clause the same?
Read the article from Deutsche Welle “Why Saint Nick and Santa Claus are not the same”. How Christianity, pagan folklore and capitalism were combined to create the legend of Santa Claus — and why he’s not interchangeable with Saint Nicholas. Full article here
Bundestagswahl 2025
The Federal Chancellor has announced that he will call a vote of confidence on 11.12.24, the Bundestag will decide on this on 16.12. This will lead to early elections, probably on 23.2.25. For more information go here.
The top ten Christmas market treats to try this year
If you wonder which treats are a must have during your visit of Christmas markets in Europe, read the article from discover Germany. Article here. In case you would like to try out some recipes check out the ones on our website: Leberkäse, Schupfnudeln made from potatoes, Grog, Stollen, Lumumba,…
The 100 Castle Bike Tour
Would you like to do something different for your holidays next year? Why not travel to Germany and hop on a bike to tour 100 castles in the Münsterland region. Read the article about the tour here.
Working in Germany
Training in the hotel sectorFrom the Red Sea to the Black Forest While still in his home city of Alexandria, Khaled Elbarbary already started learning German in preparation for his hotel training in Germany. Now the young man from Egypt is enrolled in a hospitality training programme in Bad Teinach,…
German Heritage Month
October is officially recognized as “German Heritage Month” in Canada. It’s a time to celebrate the contributions of German-Canadians to our society, embrace the richness of German language and culture, and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to learn about and appreciate German heritage. Enjoy the events during October…
New Immigration Story
Discover Renate Ankenbrand’s journey from the streets of Berlin to the prairies of Saskatoon. Our newest immigration story offers a unique perspective on starting fresh in Saskatchewan. Read the whole story
Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht – Citizenship Rights
The amendments to the German Citizenship Act came into force on June 27th. Read more here.