Deutsche Bahn, the national railway operator of Germany, has cancelled a scheduled 50-hour Megastrike that was set to cause major disruptions for passengers. The announcement came after talks between the company and the EVG union, which represents train drivers, resulted in a tentative agreement. ALSO READ: German rail union announces strike that could impact train…
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The German transport union EVG (Die Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft) has announced a new round of strikes affecting train services. The strikes are set to take place over 50 hours from Sunday evening 10:00 p.m. to Tuesday night 12:00 a.m., with disruptions expected across the country. The union is demanding a 12 percent wage increase to…
€49 Deutschland Ticket: Germany has launched a new nationwide train ticket priced at 49 euros. The ticket will be valid for travel on all trains within Germany, including high-speed trains. The initiative is aimed at promoting eco-friendly travel and increasing tourism within the country.
The ticket is available for purchase online or at train stations. The…
Kindergeld 2023: From 2023, parents will receive 250 euros kindergeld per month for each child. Low-income families are also relieved by an immediate bonus and an increase in the child bonus. German Traffic-light coalition government as a part of its energy relief package announced to increase in the child benefits payment which is popularly known as…
Energypauschale 2022, As part of the 2022 relief package, the Federal Republic's government has announced a one-time €300 energy flat rate allowance. The intention of this relief package is to help people in Germany cope with the current energy crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But, there were many questions about when, how, and who…
Is there any chance that Germany would eventually implement the Green Card? As an alternative, the German government is introducing the Chancenkarte (which means "opportunity card") which can be compared to USA's Green Card. This Chancenkarte will have a point system with four criteria, consisting
A university degree / Professional qualification
Minimum 3 years of professional…
The German Federal Cabinet has authorized Covaxin and reduced entrance restrictions for persons who have been immunized with WHO-approved vaccinations.
For travel to Germany, a two-dose vaccination of Covaxin will be accepted starting on June 1, 2022. There is no need for a booster unless the last dosage was given fewer than 270 days ago and…
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) stated that, as of May 16, 2020, flight passengers in Europe would no longer be obliged to wear masks on flights and airports. This statement has left many passengers flying into and out of Germany confused regarding the…
In recent days, there has been a surge in complaints and worry regarding the occurrence of fake phone calls by supposed Europol (European police department) officials throughout Germany. Many Indian expats and foreigners, as well as German citizens, have received similar scam calls. The fraudster poses as a Europol officer and attempts to get your…
Wednesday, March 23, 2022, the German coalition government agreed on a number of aid programs to assist citizens with excessive energy costs. Due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict situation, energy costs in Germany have increased significantly.
According to statistics from the Statistisches Bundesamt, diesel costs €2.06 per litre in Germany as of April 4, while super E5…