Category: Guide Berlin
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What does the Bezirksamt actually do, and why should you care?
Most Berliners know the Bezirksamt as the place where they wait weeks for a Bürgeramt appointment. But behind the paperwork lies one of the most important layers of democracy in the city — the level of government that shapes daily life in every neighborhood. Berlin often feels like two cities at once: a capital where […]
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Understanding Berlin – Why the City Is So Hard to Navigate
Berlin is a city of diversity. Almost a third of its residents were born outside of Germany, and thousands more arrive each year to study, work, or build a new life. Yet while the city thrives on its international character, those very people who keep it dynamic often face a paradox: it’s surprisingly hard to […]
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WahlheYmatPost – Understanding HOW TO BERLIN
It’s not easy to describe how I feel right now, having the privilege of greeting you in the very first edition of a newspaper dedicated to Berlin’s social and political life. My family and I arrived in Berlin almost ten years ago, literally knowing no one. It was exciting to feel the city’s vibe, to […]
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