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168 posts, 19:19 hrs
The weather in Hamburg is very different from that in Munich.
Hamburg weather is very much affected by the North & Baltic seas whilst Munich is in the middle of a continent.
If the wind is…
2 posts, 07:04 yesterday
If i were you, I would start in August next year. By then you will have already completed 2 years as a blue card holder, and if you apply just after completing your 21 months, you will likely have…
2 posts, 15 January
Hi guys,
As I don't know anyone here in Hamburg, would anyone of you be interested to meet up and just chill? We could play cards, watch a movie, have a cup of coffee, whatever you want :).
26 posts, 12 January
immobilienscout24.de/suc...
immowelt.de/suche/hambur...
'course you'll need to add suitable size and location data....
so here are the PLZ for Hamburg :
interkart.de/landkarten/...
7 posts, 12 January
Where you did your Anmeldung is the Bürgeramt. The Standesamt is the government office responsible for marriages certificates (and death and birth certificates). You cannot get legally married in…
1 posts, 8 January
Top Notch Comedy Club (English Stand Up Comedy) Wed 23rd January 2019 Yes, after a wicked Top Notch Comedy Club in November another great show is up for grabs with a top-notch line up…
7 posts, 4 January
I am trying to understand if it is feasible as well...for sure it seems less snow than Munich...and I hate snow But what about family life? Safety? Again I use as a parameter, Munich
5 posts, 4 January
Used to go there every day of the week in the 90s to work! It was laid back then but these days..security getting in is time-consuming. My first ever Grünkohl was there..awful Kantine back then! It…
6 posts, 26 December
I don't have all the details yet, but his employer has said the insurance is included/provided, so I am assuming yes. We have several meetings in January/February to work out the details of his…
12 posts, 25 December
I noticed a few weeks ago that the first two seasons of Downton Abbey were only available in German, so I sent an irate email and voila, they are now available in English. Strangely as a separate…
1 posts, 20 December
Situation: I went to BANK1 who said they will give me house purchase loan (from other banks), but told me that i have to sign the papers and if bank says ok the contract is done i.e. no separate sign…
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