1&1: how to close the contract

Actually I think what I said was extremely useful to anyone in the future wanting to cancel contracts with 1&1 and also for you. If you want to be sure to cancel your contract - click the link - select "cancel the whole contract" from the options. It will ask you when you want to cancel the contract (one…

20ies Something- feeling lost

Time constraints (I'm supposed to be working) will make this answer somewhat short, so I'll get straight to the point: In my 20's I was worried about paying the rent and making it to month's end and not going into overdraft. In my 30's I was worried about raising a child alone in a foreign country…

Schwarzfahren - three strikes and you're out

Festsetzung clarification - Gewinnermittlung?

Media Markt denying me a refund

No, you have no right to an immediate refund. Media Markt is obliged to try to repair the item twice, after that you can demand your money back. Detailed response Refunds and/or replacements of faulty products, important regulations are: If the merchandise is faulty the customer can 1. demand rework, Section 439 BGB…

Problems getting mail sent from the US

Cardinal: Women should stay at home and breed

Which garment bag would you choose?

Tax return after working in France and Germany

If you received employee income outside Germany, you will have to fill in Anlage N-AUS. This form is a new tax form that is first used in your tax return for 2011, before then employee income was declared in Anlage AUS along with all other kinds of foreign income. From 2011, Anlage AUS is just the place to declare all…

Buying a house with missing Baugenehmigung

Second what Koala said. It's highly unlikely that the Anbau would have been genehmigt if the original building was not. However, I would insist on written confirmation from the Bauamt before going any further - and I would strongly advise you to request that the seller provides you with this, and not spend any of your…

EU will protect us from rogue olive oil

The last time you were in a Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, or other Southern European restaurant, you may not have been aware of the insidious danger lurking right there in front of you on your table. That's right, that little dish of olive oil, of uncertain provenance. Did you consider if it was fresh? Did you…

2013 UEFA Champions League Final

Sweeping the chimney

Apartments: 'Kann übernommen werden'

In some regions the word "Abschlagszahlung&q... is used incorrectly instead of "Ablöse". Anyway, in the context of renting an apartment both words mean "payment for items the last renter leaves behind". The real meaning of "Abschlagszahlung&q... A payment spread over the year, e.g. if…

How to stop a dog chewing stuff

EU VAT ID income in Umsatzsteuererklärung

Using VPN to watch HULU or BBC iPlayer

^^ That all depends whether the providers have the right to restrict customers on the basis of location within the EU under their claimed copyright protection act. The European Union's (EU) Internal Market (sometimes known as the Single Market) seeks to guarantee the free movement of goods, capital, services, and people…

Broken water meter - Who do I contact?

What do you like about the German public schools?

Well, I like a challenge and I think it's a very interesting idea for a thread! Overall I tend to be in the negative camp, but it’s always good to look for positives as well so here goes. The “late” starting age has its good side. Kids get to be little kids for longer. And they catch up amazingly quickly.…

Where to find Goo Gone - Or its equivalent

How to find a responsive doctor for chronic pain

Sorry to hear that. Sounds like you would need what can be found by searching for "Fachklinik für Schmerztherapie", preferably near Bochum. Maybe your problem is that your choices are narrowed down by the need to find an English-speaking doctor. It would be more important to find a doctor who specializes in…

Amazon Kindle in Germany

A tale of domestic violence.

My sister left an abusive relationship and she couldn't let go for months, years. She would spend hours on the phone to the pillock while we yelled 'hang up you silly cow!' in the background. She wanted 'the last word' and he was very controlling - it was a vicious circle. Fast forward to the 21st…

M-Net not switched on due to Telekom delay

ELSTER - the online tax returns system

Mitfahrgelegenheit.de - ridesharing service

Seeking legal advice- tenant rights

Thank you all for the tips, the police assisted me in the return of my deposit and owed rent in exchange for her key, there wasn't anything they could do regarding her lies (she told them I was blackmailing her and ran off with the key) or for giving me less than a day to leave, this is now a civil matter to take up…

Using a Dutch bank account & card in Germany

If a vendor or ATM anywhere in the world accepts Maestro (often showing the logo at the cashdesk), then a valid card with a similar Maestro logo, from anywhere else in the world will (should) be accepted. That's the whole point of it. Maestro is a debit card (as opposed to credit card) system operated by Mastercard.…

What does this sign mean?

Quo vadis, France?

Oh, my dear Hyyo! ( Forget the French but more or less. ma cherie Hyyo!). I am pathetic..tried Alt and 231 and got nothing! Actually, a call centre called and said " f.. you". Ah well, I promise to learn! Just a little comment from me because I like little comments from me! NEVER be ashamed…

Does Haftpflichtversicherung cover pet damage?

Spain and Germany fight youth UNemployment

Are we all drinking too much coffee?

A question of science...

There's the Explora museum, which might be worth a visit. EXPLORA ScienceCenter Frankfurt GlauburgPlatz 1 60318 Frankfurt am Main And the Experiminta. They offer science camps for kids (your daughter might be a little too old for those), but those two and their links-pages would be a start. I am sure there's…

eBay - online auction and shopping website

Why do air bubbles form under my wall paint?

Medizinisch Psychologische Untersuchung - MPU

Before making statements - google Medizinisch-Psychologisc... Untersuchung or just MPU, Wikipedia gives all the information ,in English if you wish. There are not hundreds of thousands, there are about 100.000 a year, and there are 50 million people with a license. And about half of the cases are related to drunk drivers…

Boy dies at Tropical Islands swimming pool

Legal insurance - Info, experiences, costs, etc.

there was recenty a survey among lawyers with which legal liablity insurance/Rechtschutz they like to work together best and "Advocat" was very much on top of that list... seems their slogan is correct: Advocat is Anwalts Liebling You might also want to check the ranking/rating from Finanztest since they are…

Wifi connection: where to put the modem

How to get a tax voucher in Berlin

Working from home in Germany: pros and cons

Fear not. Once the DHL and Hermes drivers figure out that you work from home, you'll be getting a few visits per day. I was beginning to wonder if they even tried to ring my neighbors' bells anymore, or if they just came straight to my house with packages for the whole street. [img] [/img]…

Deleting emails in Lotus Notes

Tax on settlement amount - How much

Unhappy diners 'beat top Japanese chef to death'

Claiming tax deductions

The Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek dies aged 74

I was watching the rockumentary Classic Albums on TV just the other day which featured The Doors self-titled first album. And the episode featured interviews with loads of people including the three remaining members of The Doors as well as past interviews with Jim Morrison. Interestingly enough, out…

German pillow sizes

Property law and my UK flat

Have you got a copy of your lease? Even if the Flat 1 leaseholders do own the area in question, there is every chance that your lease gives you rights of way over it. I used to be a solicitor but it's over 20 years ago now and brain fog has intervened. However I reckon I can still interpret a lease,…

Taking care of elderly parents in Germany

The situation regarding UK pensioners who wish to live in Germany is as follows (I know because I am one!). If your parents move to Germany and do not take up official residence here then they are covered for health for a year by their European Health Card (issued before they come). The National…

Contacts transfer Vodafone to Telekom

Wedding anniversaries - Gifts and meanings and such

In the UK the fourth anniversary is fruit and flowers. If you can make a case for silk/linen being inappropriate just now maybe go with flowers - but I would probably go with amber jewellery. Or you could go completely off the grid and get her a pregnancy massage appointment for the day of the anniversary.…

Google bombs - Amusing 'I'm feeling lucky' searches

Paying for kid/s in international schools

Are you sure you want your kids to go there? We considered the international schools, too (also found them too expensive for our lifestyle, esp with two kids and no discounts). Since so many of the kids are with contractors' families or diplomats' families, they are around for a few years and…

Used car dealer can get around the 1 year warranty

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