GET REGISTERED Germans take registration very seriously. The law in Düsseldorf entails registering within one week of a move. If renting, the landlord can be required to confirm occupancy. Leaving […]
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FINANCIAL TRAP My employers wished to know which church I belonged to. I enquired what business it was of theirs and why they were asking. To pay tax to either […]
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FORGETFUL RESIDENT Foreign residents are required to ensure they stick to the rules with their papers in good order. Identification should also be carried on their person at all times […]
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LUCKY TRANSLATION It was after work one late afternoon. The weather was marvellous. I was cycling to swim in the outdoor pool in Lörick. Since I lived in Oberkassel, my […]
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GOLF IN RUHR Golf courses can be discovered all across the Ruhr Metropolis for lovers of the sport. Greens generally present the high quality that is to be expected in […]
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ICE SKATING IN RUHR The people of Ruhr, it seems, adore ice skating. Halls and centres have been built over the years across the whole region. The list includes Bochum, […]
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LACROSSE IN RUHR One of the oldest sports in the world, lacrosse was apparently invented by indigenous American Indians. Following its introduction to students, the game gained popularity globally. Three […]
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SKIING IN RUHR The longest indoor ski slope in the world is located in the heart of the Ruhr Metropolis and is open all year round. The Alpincenter in Bottrop […]
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SPORTS CLUBS IN RUHR The level of interest in active sports in Germany is reflected by the number of clubs, Vereine. For expats who wish to enjoy sports and keeping […]
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SWIMMING IN RUHR Hundreds of swimming opportunities are available to expats in the Ruhr Metropolis. Style, age and condition vary greatly as do size and number of pools. Most are […]
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ORGANIC IN RUHR Healthy organic food has a many decades long tradition in Germany in general and specifically in the cities of the Ruhr Metropolis. The term Bio, is short […]
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