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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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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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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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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