Warning Day TEST – 10.09.2020
A nationwide warning day will take place for the first time on September 10, 2020 and will then be carried out annually on every second Thursday in September. On the joint day of action by the federal and state governments,
Kindergeld – Child allowance, what you need to know!
Kindergeld (Child allowance) is something every new resident of Germany with children needs to know about. It is a payment made to parents for each child living at home up until the age of 18. It is paid monthly and
Corona Crisis and IRC Berlin e.K.
Temporary Precautionary Measures in effect as of Monday. March 16 th 2020 Dear clients, partners, “New Berliner”, staff and those supporting IRC Berlin. Several weeks ago, everything still felt in order. In the meantime, the WHO has officially declared
IRC Relocation meets Intercultural Training
Starting in 2020 IRC is excited to announce, that we will be partnering with Friederike von Denffer and Elisabeth Villalta (IRC Independant Consultant) for Intercultural training to support our assignees and their spouses and children on their relocation journey. We
What do you mean there’s no kitchen?! Those quirky german ways.
Welcome to Germany, what do you know about life in Germany? Is it all oompah music, steins of beer, Lederhosen and large portions of Meat & Potatoes? Well yes, there is that too but there is so much more to
Health Care in Germany
The German health care system is one of the best in the world. Everyone is required to be insured and this insurance covers a large range of medical care across the board from General Practitioners, Specialists, preventative measures to dental.
Grocery Shopping
Grocery shopping in Germany can be different to other countries, especially if you are used to long opening hours and convenient weekend shopping as it is offered in other places. Germany still adheres to a more traditional model, including speciality stores,