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The 10 best private health insurance providers in Germany

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

In a recent study from March 2020, the German Society for Consumer studies (DtGV) examined how good the price-performance ratio of the rates and the quality of customer service actually is with providers of private health insurance in Germany. A total of 19 of the more than 40 health insurance companies throughout Germany were included in the test. The test criteria were subdivided into three main areas with different weightings:

  • Rates & Conditions: What services are included in the...

Violence against men: Nuremberg Caritas offers shelter

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

The Nuremberg Caritas needs more housing for men who are victims of domestic violence. The charity has set up a flat where victims can get protection and help. In addition to regular counselling, the welfare organization has been offering a so-called shelter apartment for up to three men and their children in Nuremberg for three months. The topic is still a taboo both in society and for those affected, said Caritas project manager Petra Zöttlein. Therefore, the inhibition threshold to seek...