Martinstag and St. Martin

November 11 and the Legend of St. Martin Martinstag There is a traditional German custom that has a few things in common with Halloween: Martinstag (St. Martin’s Day, Martinsmas). Although they are very different celebrations, the Catholic Martinstag observance on 11...

How To Set Up a Business in Germany

As one of Europe’s major financial powers, Germany is full of business opportunities. The first challenge for prospective entrepreneurs is setting up successfully… Germany has a highly developed and diverse economy, with falling unemployment and a growth rate (by GDP)...