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676Do the math: Parental allowance cuts punish Germany’s vulnerable families, not ‘high earners’
Germany has cut its parental allowance, or the Elterngeld, yet again. This time, the maximum total family income, before tax, will be...
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448Sarah Nagaty: Once upon a power outage in Portugal
During the famous power outage which hit the south of France, Portugal and Spain on the 28th of April, I was reminded...
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7.7KMy first King’s Day: Holland’s best party is wet and wild
(Editor’s note: King’s Day for 2025 is Saturday, 26 April. Authorities already are asking people NOT to come to the center of...
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605Expat Essentials: Dispatches’ guide to the healthcare system in Sweden
The public healthcare system in Sweden can look and feel a little confusing, especially for people coming from private insurer systems like...
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424How to survive ‘awful April’ (and beyond) and enjoy London life
With headlines like “cost of living crisis” and “bills rising” across the news, “awful April” seems just the beginning of very uncertain...
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620Expanding photonics hub makes High Tech Campus Eindhoven a global industry hotspot
(Editor’s note: Dispatches Europe contributed to this post on photonics, part of our Tech Tuesday series. Dispatches covers technology because so many...
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832Expat Essentials: Six European cities that still have housing
The chaos of finding housing in Europe often leaves many frustrated. The crisis has been an issue in many countries, leading to...
