Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Berlin, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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General Medical Care
Germany has very modern and accessible healthcare that is heavily regulated and subsidised by the government. A two-tier health insurance system is the basis of German healthcare and... read more
Health Insurance
In order to get your residency permit, you’ll have to prove you have health insurance. Opting for the country’s subsidised health insurers, known as gesetzlichen... read more
Donor Cards
Germany’s very tight organ donation regulations are designed to ensure that only willing donors provide organs and tissue for transplants. The organ donor card... read more
Giving Blood
Giving blood is common in Germany and the most convenient way is through the German Red Cross (www.drk-berlin.de). Its little white buses make stops in key locations throughout every... read more
Giving Up Smoking
Germany had been a lone hold out against anti-smoking regulations in Europe until the start of 2008, when smoking was prohibited in bars, restaurants and public buildings, except in... read more
Hospitals
In the centre of the colourful Kreuzberg district, Vivantes Klinikum am Urban focuses on strokes and oncology, but also has an emergency room, as well as a well-known maternity ward.... read more
Main Private Hospitals
A handful of private hospitals in Berlin cater to those with private insurance or anyone with enough money to pay for care. Because the hospitals have secured an exception from the... read more
