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Touching up wooden floors (parquett flooring) - Remove/improve scratches without a full sanding (3 replies)
Germany region codes - Info on 0x, 1x, 2x, etc. (2 replies)
Public holidays and non-German companies - Having to work while friends have the day off (7 replies)
Germany branch of the Man City Supporters Club - We're setting one up, get in touch to join us (7 replies)
Date night ideas for a married couple - What to do once a week without the kids (7 replies)
Where to buy EM shielding for computer monitors - Protecting your kit from electromagnetic fields (22 replies)
Einbürgerungstest - German citizenship exam - Yet another free online practice test (0 replies)
Beware of Robbie Boland the conman (Robbie Lynch) - Guitar player on tour of the Irish pubs in Germany (230 replies)
Scout24 properties on sale with a €0 list price - What does this mean? Surely they can't be free? (8 replies)
Services that offer scanning of photo albums - For converting old print photos to digital (5 replies)
Products that break shortly after guarantee expiry - Report here on your electrical items that did this (2 replies)
Cancelling your contracts when leaving Germany - Apartment, mobile phone, internet, etc. (46 replies)
Glass cover on a halogen uplighter floor lamp - Name in German, and where to buy replacements (1 replies)
Life in Hamburg vs. Frankfurt - Comparing these two cities (15 replies)
American student transferring to a German college - Experiences/advice on doing this for a semester (2 replies)
How to sound cool in German - Words to use, like "geil" and "hammer" (7 replies)
Germans who say "Nee" - Another of their rude techniques (83 replies)
Proposed Police radar traps in Switzerland - Photos from 2006, not in Germany yet (24 replies)
How to tell which bottles and jars carry "Pfand" - And general advice on how the deposit system works (24 replies)
Engineering job prospects for 50+ year old - Employment market for those advanced in years (6 replies)
Anti-discrimination bodies in Germany - Where to file complaints of racism etc. (12 replies)
Irking the Germans - Little things that set us apart from them (255 replies)
Experiences with speeding tickets and fines - Getting caught driving too fast in Germany (46 replies)
Long German words - And which is the longest? (24 replies)
Books labelled translated "aus dem Amerikanischen" - Arbitary distinction, why not just "from English"? (64 replies)
Customs checks when traveling to the U.S. and back - Declaring stuff, and proving other items are old (10 replies)
How to switch underfloor heating on and off - Understanding the red sticks in glass cylinders (7 replies)
Online shopping for British and American foods - Stores based in, and delivering to, Germany (6 replies)
Redirecting mail using Deutsche Post - Help understanding their online system (4 replies)
German movie ratings and excessive strictness - Conspiracy to keep kids out using FSK 6 rating? (21 replies)
Canadian girls dating German men - What are your experiences? (84 replies)
Buying a ladies' backpack - Recommended brands etc. (8 replies)
Penalty for not registering with the authorities - Consequences of failing to "Anmelden" your address (14 replies)
Criminal records/conduct check from the police - How to get a "Führungszeugnis" certificate (19 replies)
Why is finding a job so hard? - Tips for English-speakers living in Germany (57 replies)
Customer service day in Germany - 15.Mar.2006 (40 replies)
DB Nachtzug - Deutsche Bahn night trains - Advice on bookings, cabin options, prices, etc. (23 replies)
Differences between a "Duden" a "Wörterbuch" - German dictionaries, Duden is a brand name (6 replies)
"Right before left" traffic priority - Rules regarding right of way for drivers (29 replies)
Shipping personal items from India to Germany - Recommended companies, and procedure advice (1 replies)
Leasing a car or van in Germany - Tips on how to lease, best deals, etc. (9 replies)
Gaining entrance to a German university - Info and advice for foreign wannabe students (42 replies)
The ridiculous German charade of kitchen swapping - Obligations to remove a kitchen when moving out (43 replies)
Cold and flu remedies and medicines - From Apotheke to Oma (70 replies)
Things we like about Germany - A change from the usual moaning (81 replies)
Daughter trying to find British soldier's family - Based in Germany 1980-90, maybe died in Germany (97 replies)
Where to buy furniture/wood paint online - Online DIY shops and the terms for wood paint (5 replies)
Office parties thrown by new employees - Strange German custom of "Einstandsfeier" (16 replies)
Rules regarding footwear while driving - Info on what type of shoes are allowed (60 replies)
The German "genau" phenomenon - Can it be cured? (102 replies)