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Tag Archive: life in berlin

Client Spotlight 🔦 Get ready to meet some inspiring expats in Berlin

October 18, 2022 by Brieann Pasko Leave a Comment

Get ready to meet some seriously inspiring expats in Berlin – who happen to be our clients here at Red Tape Translation!

It’s no surprise that we encounter many impressive, courageous folks in our line of work: people who come from all over the world, determined to find a way to live and work here in Berlin. This path is not the easiest but it certainly is rewarding for those who genuinely want desire a life in Germany and are willing, and able, to keep at it through the ups and downs. 

Which brings us to a new series we want to share with you…

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Filed Under: Moving to Germany, Freelance Life, Life Changes, Moving to Berlin Tagged With: expats in Berlin, immigrants in Berlin, life in berlin, berlin, visa berlin

ANOHA Berlin – a wonderful children’s world (the year-long wait for tickets was worth it!)

September 5, 2022 by Kathleen Parker Leave a Comment

When I first heard about ANOHA Berlin – the Jewish Museum’s brand new kids’ museum in Berlin – I jumped at the chance to take my daughters. A year later, I finally managed to snag us some tickets.

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Filed Under: Kids in Berlin, Life in Germany Tagged With: berlin, kids, life in berlin

Berlin Rental Cap deemed unconstitutional

April 15, 2021 by Kathleen Parker 1 Comment

berlin rental cap

The Federal Constitutional Court declared the Berlin rent cap “unconstitutional” this morning at 9:30 a.m.… Read more

Filed Under: Moving to Germany, Dealing with Problems, Life Changes, Moving to Berlin Tagged With: renting an apartment berlin, life in berlin, berlin, rent cap

What’s the Deal with Kirchensteuer/Church Tax?!

February 5, 2017 by Kathleen Parker 1 Comment

Church Tax in Germany

You moved to Berlin, landed a job and just received your first pay cheque. You notice a deduction called “Kirchensteuer” in the small print and wonder what it could possibly be…

What is Kirchensteuer?

Kirchensteuer (church tax) is a tax imposed on members of some religious congregations in Germany.

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Filed Under: Dealing with Problems, Moving to Berlin Tagged With: life in berlin, berlin, taxes

Bergkind Cafe in Berlin

February 18, 2013 by Kathleen Parker Leave a Comment

The new kid on the block in the quarter north of Schönhauser Allee is a mountain child. Cosy, warm, and kid-friendly, Bergkind Cafe is run by the charming Carmen Garcia, who today donned bright pink sneakers and a high-topped bun and told me that the cafe opened just before Christmas last year. She’s decorated the intimate space in light, earthy colours, with tempting cake displays, a comfy sofa, lots of pillows, a stack of magazines, and jazz standards playing in the background. It’s tasteful and welcoming, and yes, the WLAN password hangs invitingly from the wall.

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Filed Under: Life in Germany Tagged With: life in berlin

It’s true….. Everyone is moving to Berlin!

January 17, 2013 by Kathleen Parker Leave a Comment

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About the Author: Kathleen Parker dedicates her time to helping English speakers settle into life in Berlin. Through her company Red Tape Translation, she offers phone interpreting for English speakers who are reticent to make German phone calls, and accompanies Australians, Kiwis, Canadians, Brits, South Africans, Americans, and many other international Berliners to their appointments at the immigration office, the job center, real estate agencies, and banks.

Filed Under: Moving to Berlin Tagged With: life in berlin, berlin, moving to berlin

Kaffeehaus Grosz – 1920’s Life in Berlin

January 4, 2013 by Kathleen Parker Leave a Comment

This place is an extra special treat if you’re living in Berlin. The love and care that has gone into restoring and designing this glamorous 1920‘s coffee house is extraordinary. Freshly opened at the beginning of December 2012, we visited just before Christmas with friends, and we left enchanted. Every detail, from the plates, trays, cups, chairs, cutlery, artwork, ornamentation, and even the serving uniform, has been lovingly thought out and charmingly executed.

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Filed Under: Life in Germany Tagged With: life in berlin

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