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Germany offers COVID-19 test training for individuals
In Germany, a negative COVID test no older than 24-hours is needed to enter establishments. COVID-19 test training is now offered for everyone.
An increase in pensions is not enough to fight the poverty crisis among the Ukrainian elderly
About 80% of Ukrainian pensioners live below the national poverty line. An increase in pension in 2021 has not improved the situation.
A change of a packaging law might be a challenge for restaurants in Germany, the industry warns
Restaurants, bistros, and cafes that offer to-go drinks and takeaway food in Germany must offer their products also…
Brexit causes divide as Northern Ireland celebrates 100 years.
100 years after the passing of the Northern Ireland act, fresh turmoil lingers. Brexit and the Northern Ireland…
German MPs to take first ever pay cut
Salaries of the German MPs will fall for the first time in history from 1 July
Germany considers lockdown relaxations for vaccinated citizens
With over 6 million fully-vaccinated people, Germany asks which freedoms, if any, these people should receive to go back to normality.
EU: Russian military build-up on Ukraine borders a “matter of concern”
Russia's current military presence on the Ukrainian borders is its highest in history, the EU says.
“Valentine for Mourners” – the healing power of rituals
Valentine’s Day is a special day on the calendar for many people when the giving of gifts and…
From Manchester to Marzahn: moving house amidst COVID-19
We spoke to an English couple who had to move from temporary accommodation in Germany, smack bang in lockdown...
