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36 posts, 09:54 today
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…
17 posts, 04:40 today
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…
4 posts, 03:59 today
Schwarzfahren - three strikes and you're out
13 posts, 23:59 yesterday
Festsetzung clarification - Gewinnermittlung?
76 posts, 21:58 yesterday
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…
16 posts, 21:24 yesterday
Problems getting mail sent from the US
25 posts, 21:05 yesterday
Cardinal: Women should stay at home and breed
9 posts, 21:00 yesterday
Which garment bag would you choose?
17 posts, 19:53 yesterday
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…
9 posts, 18:53 yesterday
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…
44 posts, 18:41 yesterday
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…
62 posts, 17:07 yesterday
2013 UEFA Champions League Final
49 posts, 15:37 yesterday
Sweeping the chimney
5 posts, 14:37 yesterday
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…
9 posts, 14:16 yesterday
How to stop a dog chewing stuff
14 posts, 12:50 yesterday
EU VAT ID income in Umsatzsteuererklärung
69 posts, 12:20 yesterday
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…
8 posts, 11:47 yesterday
Broken water meter - Who do I contact?
26 posts, 10:58 yesterday
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.…
15 posts, 07:54 yesterday
Where to find Goo Gone - Or its equivalent
25 posts, 00:37 yesterday
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…
35 posts, 23.May.2013
Amazon Kindle in Germany
80 posts, 23.May.2013
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…
25 posts, 23.May.2013
M-Net not switched on due to Telekom delay
42 posts, 23.May.2013
ELSTER - the online tax returns system
48 posts, 23.May.2013
Mitfahrgelegenheit.de - ridesharing service
9 posts, 23.May.2013
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…
25 posts, 23.May.2013
Using a Dutch bank account & card in Germany
Posted image 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.…
21 posts, 23.May.2013
What does this sign mean?
12 posts, 23.May.2013
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…
9 posts, 23.May.2013
Does Haftpflichtversicherung cover pet damage?
33 posts, 23.May.2013
Spain and Germany fight youth UNemployment
5 posts, 23.May.2013
Are we all drinking too much coffee?
42 posts, 22.May.2013
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…
68 posts, 22.May.2013
eBay - online auction and shopping website
15 posts, 22.May.2013
Why do air bubbles form under my wall paint?
38 posts, 22.May.2013
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…
20 posts, 22.May.2013
Boy dies at Tropical Islands swimming pool
40 posts, 22.May.2013
Legal insurance - Info, experiences, costs, etc.
Posted image 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…
23 posts, 22.May.2013
Wifi connection: where to put the modem
8 posts, 22.May.2013
How to get a tax voucher in Berlin
60 posts, 22.May.2013
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]…
20 posts, 22.May.2013
Deleting emails in Lotus Notes
9 posts, 22.May.2013
Tax on settlement amount - How much
34 posts, 22.May.2013
Unhappy diners 'beat top Japanese chef to death'
45 posts, 21.May.2013
Claiming tax deductions
6 posts, 21.May.2013
The Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek dies aged 74
Posted image 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…
77 posts, 21.May.2013
German pillow sizes
28 posts, 21.May.2013
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,…
33 posts, 21.May.2013
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…
5 posts, 21.May.2013
Contacts transfer Vodafone to Telekom
19 posts, 21.May.2013
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.…
82 posts, 21.May.2013
Google bombs - Amusing 'I'm feeling lucky' searches
24 posts, 21.May.2013
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…
4 posts, 20.May.2013
Used car dealer can get around the 1 year warranty
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