Kerstin Markl
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First Orientation Course at the Adult Education Center Tübingen
The Volkshochschule Tübingen offers a “First Orientation Course – Welcome to Tübingen!” in March on one morning and one afternoon…
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Apply for a spot in the day care center
Everyone who wishes to enroll their children in a day care center or nursery school in Tübingen must do so…
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Key to integration
In August 2021, for the first time, more than 500,000 people with refugee backgrounds in Germany were employed: 436,000 were…
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No more 3G rule in retail
In Baden-Württemberg, there are no longer any retail access restrictions in the current “Alert Level I” – for example, in…
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Relaxed quarantine rules in schools and daycare centers
In Baden-Württemberg, entire school classes or daycare groups no longer have to be quarantined – not even in the event…
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Career information online
Students from all types of schools can learn about training and study opportunities free of cost at the Career Information…
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Ban on plastic bags
From January 1st, 2022, plastic shopping bags will no longer be allowed to be offered in shops throughout Germany. More…
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Changed vaccination timings and mobile promotions
Vaccinations continue in the district of Tübingen. Appointments for the vaccination locations at the Old University Pharmacy in Tübingen at…
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More people sought asylum in 2021
Baden-Württemberg registered more refugees again in 2021. 18,356 arrived at the state’s initial reception facilities. In the first Corona year…
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Those tested are allowed to shop again
The 3G rule is back in force in the retail sector. This means that apart from vaccinated and recovered people,…
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FFP2 masks on buses and trains / End of curfew for unvaccinated people
Baden-Württemberg is changing its Corona rules again. They apply from Friday, January 28. In part, the rules are tightened, in…
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Country relaxes rules for quarantine
Even convalescents with at least one vaccination against the Corona virus no longer have to be quarantined as contacts. This…
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One insurance for many legal cases
Legal disputes rapidly cost a lot of money. Legal expenses insurance supports insured persons in enforcing their claims. “It covers…
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Pushback “glosses over inhumane processes”
Linguists have named the word “pushback” the “Unwort of the Year 2021”. “Unwort” is a German word that means inappropriate…
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More rights for customers with internet contracts
The amended law for internet, telephone and mobile phone contracts has been in effect since December 1, 2021. These rules…
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If the settlement permit fails due to a housing requirement …
By Qoutayba Abboud and Michael Seifert Refugees who came to Germany in 2015 or 2016 can now obtain a settlement…
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Deutsche Post has increased postage
Anyone sending a postcard or letter has to pay more since January 1, 2022. Deutsche Post charges 85 cents for…
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Nightly curfew for non-vaccinated people
In the district of Tübingen, non-vaccinated people must stay at home at night starting Sunday, January 16th. The reason: More…
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The pandemic sets refugees back in integration
By Lobna Alhindi and Michael Seifert You can hear it everywhere: Refugees complain that their German language skills are not…
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Shorter quarantine and FFP2 mask obligation
Baden-Württemberg is changing its Corona rules again. They will apply from Wednesday, 12 January, the state said in a press…
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Starting January 10th, more tests in schools
During the Christmas vacations, more students may have contracted the highly contagious Omicron virus – on vacation or at family…
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Visit visas are often refused: “Like a punch in the stomach”
By Oula Mahfouz and Ute Kaiser The Syrian grandparents in Turkey had one fervent wish: to see their children and…
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In 2022, the minimum wage will be increased in several steps
In 2022, the minimum wage will be increased twice. As from January 1, the minimum wage will be increased from…
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What the new government plans for refugees and migrants
By Michael Seifert The new federal government, formed by the so-called “traffic light coalition” of the parties SPD, “Bündnis 90/Die…
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Social benefits will be increased in 2022
From January 2022, job center benefits such as social assistance or unemployment benefit II (Arbeitslosengeld II) will increase. This is…
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Student card during the vacations is not a proof of testing
During the Christmas vacations, the student ID will no longer suffice as proof of testing on buses and trains as…
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New Year in different cultures
People celebrate the first of January in most countries around the world these days. Possibly the only Islamic country that…
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No fireworks in the city center of Tübingen
A strict ban on fireworks is in force in Tübingen’s historic center at the turn of the year. This is…
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No alcohol on New Year’s Eve in the city center of Tübingen
No alcohol may be consumed outdoors in the city center of Tübingen at the turn of the year. This regulation…
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Booster vaccination after three months
The Standing Commission on Vaccination (Stiko) has changed its recommendation on booster vaccination. The booster vaccination for people aged 18…
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New Corona rules in effect after Christmas
New Corona rules will be in place in Baden-Württemberg starting Monday, December 27th. They are intended to prevent “the omicron…
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A tax against waste in Tübingen
The city of Tübingen wants to reduce the amount of waste from “to go” or “take away” packaging. The reasons:…
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On our own account: tünews construction site
The homepage of tünews INTERNATIONAL will not be accessible on the Internet on December 24th and 25th. The reason for…
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Opening hours over Christmas and the New Year
Businesses. Most retail stores are still open for half a day on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th and New Year’s…
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Political blackmail with refugees in Belarus has many predecessors in history
For many weeks, the media have been reporting that thousands of refugees from Arab countries and Afghanistan are trying to…
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tünews INTERNATIONAL gained reach in 2021
By Wolfgang Sannwald More and more people are taking notice of tünews INTERNATIONAL. This has been confirmed by the doubled…
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Baden-Württemberg limits contacts in private meetings
The state government in Baden-Württemberg is tightening the Corona rules once again before Christmas. They will apply from Monday, December…
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Celebrating privately at Christmas: it is best to be vaccinated
Anyone who wants to celebrate privately with others at Christmas should ideally be vaccinated. Without vaccination, only one additional person…
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New quarantine rules because of Omicron variant
Baden-Württemberg is tightening quarantine rules because of the new variant of the Corona virus. These rules apply from 15 December.…
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Special vaccination campaign for children
The University Hospital of Tübingen and the district of Tübingen are offering a vaccination against Corona for children. During the…
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Red Cross vaccinates in Entringen
The German Red Cross (DRK) Ammerbuch is expanding its services at the test center in Entringen. There are not only…
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Fake debt collection: Don’t pay the scammers under any circumstances
Scammers are always coming up with new tricks. Currently, they are sending fake debt collection letters. In this case, debt…
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Only vaccinated, recovered and tested persons are allowed in Tübingen administrative offices
Due to the high number of Corona infections, the 3G rule applies in all buildings run by the city of…
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State relaxes testing obligation for 2G-plus
The new Corona regulation has barely come into force in Baden-Württemberg, and it has already been revised. The state government…
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Test stations in downtown Tübingen extend their opening hours
From Saturday, December 4th, the Corona test stations in downtown Tübingen will extend their opening hours. This was stated in…
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Stricter corona rules: An increasingly applicable 2G plus test
Baden-Württemberg is tightening the Corona rules again. Starting from Saturday, December 4th. In many areas, unvaccinated persons are not allowed…
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Proof of vaccination only with QR code
The yellow vaccination booklet as proof of Corona vaccination is no longer valid in Baden-Württemberg. As of Wednesday, Dec. 1,…
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Online booking of vaccination appointments in the county
In the district of Tübingen, new fixed vaccination locations are being set up: in Tübingen-Hirschau, in Mössingen and in Rottenburg.…