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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards.

Here are some links to the stories we talk about:

Who's affected by hike in flight ticket tax and what's the future for budget air travel?:

• 'Germany lacks a sensible airline policy': Is budget air travel on the decline?

The changes to be aware of in May:

• Everything that changes in Germany in May 2024
• How to maximise public holidays like a German this May

What are the positives of living in Nuremberg?

• Five reasons foreigners should move to Nuremberg

What's it like to bring up children in a bilingual household in Germany?

• Key tips for raising bilingual kids in Germany

German noises to help you sound more like a local:

• Six noises to help you sound more German

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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards.

Here are some links to the stories we talk about:

The spy scandals gripping Germany and rocking the AfD:

• 'How spying scandal has rocked troubled German far-right party
• What we know about the alleged spies accused of plotting attacks on Germany for Russia

Berlin's €29 ticket relaunch:

• 'Berlin-Abo' - Everything you need to know about Berlin's new €29 travel pass

Getting a lawyer involved with your German naturalisation application:

• When should you consider legal action on your German citizenship application?
• German word of the day - Untätigkeitsklage
• Does hiring a lawyer speed up your German citizenship application?

Is Germany an attractive spot for foreign workers?

• Germany ranked fifth most popular destination for foreign workers
• Germany's plans to improve digital access to the job market

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In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards.

Here are some links to some of the stories we talk about:

Bavaria takes a stand against Germany's cannabis legalisation:

• 'Bavaria moves to ban cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens

Germany’s new self-determination law passed by parliament and the planned rule changes for double surnames:

• How Germany's self-determination law will make it easier for people to change their gender
• Why Germany is changing its complicated rules around double surnames

Commission urges German government to make abortion officially legal in first trimester:

• 'Untenable': Legalise abortions in first trimester, urges commission
• Will abortion in Germany soon become legal?

Transport Minister threatens weekend driving bans, and the plans for new climate rules:

• German minister threatens to introduce weekend driving bans
• Has Germany avoided driving bans by loosening its climate rules?

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