Kerstin Markl
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Wage has to be paid during quarantine
If an employee has to go into quarantine, they can no longer go to work. Still, employers can’t dismiss their…
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Sudden loss of job
During the corona pandemic, many professionals lost their jobs. Due to the lockdown, many companies are generating lower sales and…
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Technical assistance to parents in homeschooling
There is a project called “Homeschooling: aber sicher!” Mentors of the Volkshochschule in Rottenburg offers free technical supports every Wednesday…
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Help when stressed by corona
Everyday life is restricted, contacts are limited. Constant new reports about the coronavirus are distressing. Many are worried about their…
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Working while quarantined
Employees who are quarantined don’t necessarily have free time. This is regulated in the Infection Protection Act and often additionally…
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Technische Hilfe für Eltern beim Homeschooling
Im Projekt „Homeschooling: aber sicher!“ bieten ehrenamtliche Homeschooling-MentorInnen der Volkshochschule Rottenburg jeden Mittwoch von 17 bis 19 Uhr Beratungen zum…
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Integration summit 2021 – the result
During the 13th integration summit on March 9th – a digital event with 120 representatives from state and non-profit organizations…
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Day ticket only for people from the District of Tübingen, compulsory tests also for businesses
More tests and more monitoring: That is the strategy of the university town Tübingen. The pilot project for openings is…
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Schools after the holidays: first distance teaching, then test requirement
In Baden-Württemberg, there will only be distance teaching after the easter holidays for now. This applies from Mondays, April 12th,…
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A coin from Damascus shows a Syrian, who became a Roman emperor
By Stefan Krmnicek At the beginning of the year, tünews INTERNATIONAL introduced a coin of King Antiochos VIII and his…
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It’s worth applying for a tax return
As a rule, anyone who works in Germany has to pay taxes. The employer pays these taxes directly to the…
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Yellow sacks are available in Nonnenhaus
Tübingen residents living in the city center can no longer pick up yellow bags at the Citizens’ Office in the…
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Many new infections: stricter regulations starting April 6th
The number of new infections with corona has been above the limit of 100 in the district of Tübingen for…
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Scammers steal with fake emails
You may receive e-mails promising shopping vouchers or prizes. Sometimes the emails ask recipients to take part in a survey…
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Coffee: millions love it, but how did it spread?
Youssef Kanjou und Oula Mahfouz Do you miss sitting in the café now in Corona time? Have you ever thought…
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Return from travel only with test and quarantine
Those who travel abroad must take a corona test before returning to Baden-Württemberg. This applies to everyone traveling by plane,…
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Rumours about Germany
Pregnant women have a better chance of getting asylum in Germany. Germany takes in 5000 migrants daily – these and…
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What the heart symbol means
By Oula Mahfouz “The heart breaks”. This metaphor expresses sorrow, but doctors also acknowledge a “broken heart syndrome”. A “strong…
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Women strengthen women
“Female Fellows” is an organization in Stuttgart. It was established in 2018. “Our aim is a society in which diversity…
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Stricter corona regulations in Baden-Württemberg starting March 29th
More people are getting infected with the coronavirus in Baden-Württemberg. Because if this, stricter regulations apply, starting Monday, March 29th.…
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Learn German online in the VHS learning portal
Those who want to pass the time until they can visit an integration or German course can use the free…
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Right to vaccination, but shortage of appointments
Refugees who are 16 years or older and live in a shared accommodation of the district received mail from the…
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State election in Baden-Württemberg: The Green Party can choose coalition partner
The Green Party has won the state election in Baden-Württemberg. They improved to 32.7 percent statewide. So far, this is…
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Masks also required at primary schools
Instead of relaxation, the mask requirement now also applies to primary schools. This is the consequence of rising infection number…
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Sick note via phone extended
People who only have a slight cold, but who need a sick note, don’t have to go to the doctor’s…
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About bulbs and grapes
There are customers who approach Mohammad at the vegetable stall and want to buy 500 grams of celery. He asks:…
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Museums and other places open again in the District of Tübingen
Because of the relaxation of the shutdown, museum and other cultural places are open again in the District of Tübingen.…
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Information about corona in the District and City of Tübingen
In Tübingen, people who have questions about the current corona regulations can now contact the City of Tübingen via e-mail:…
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Fever ambulance has new opening hours
People who think they have been infected with the corona virus can get help on the Tübingen Festplatz (fairground). On…
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Hand gestures for domestic violence
As part of the corona pandemic, domestic violence has risen worldwide. Women and children are affected most often. Consequently, the…
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Starting Tuesday: private gatherings limited to five people from two households
Private gatherings of ten people from three households were only allowed for a short time. The district’s health department is…
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Syrian sentenced because of state torture
At the end of February 2021, the Koblenz Higher Regional Court has sentenced the 44-year-old Syrian Eyad A. to four…
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UN report about war crimes in Syria
It started with protests ten years ago: Syrians demonstrate against the regime of leader Baschar al-Assad in March 2011. The…
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District of Tübingen: corona-relaxations starting March 8th
Starting March 8th, 2021, new corona-regulations apply in Baden-Württemberg. Because of this, the District Office Tübingen is relaxing the regulations…
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State loosens lockdown gradually
Baden-Württemberg wants to loosen the corona-regulations gradually. This was announced by governor Winfried Kretschmann in the state parliament on Friday.…
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Free FFP2-masks only until March 6th
People who receive Unemployment Benefit II (Hartz IV) can receive FFP2-masks for free. However, this only applies until March 6th,…
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Changed phone hours for the Foreigners’ Office Tübingen
The local Foreigners’ Office Tübingen has changed its phone hours and is now available for half an hour longer in…
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Tolerated Stay for Working Professionals offers prospect for residence
Under certain requirements, a Tolerated Stay for the purpose of work has been possible since January 1st, 2020. This offers…
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Final push for votes in the state election
The electoral campaigning in Baden-Württemberg are now visible. In streets and squares, parties and candidates are canvassing for votes in…
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Ventilation prevents mold
The energy advice service of the Baden-Württemberg consumer center recommends regular ventilation in winter. Damp air in the apartment can…
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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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The Mössingen Tafel opens again
The Mössingen Tafel was closed for six weeks. On Friday, February 26th, at 2 p.m., it will open again. For…
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Scientist calculate infection risk in closed spaces
During the pandemic, many people ask themselves: Is it more dangerous to go grocery shopping or go to the hairdresser…
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Naturalization tests offered again
Women and men who want to get naturalized into Germany have to take a test. The Tübingen Volkshochschule is offering…
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Receive child bonus belatedly
In 2020, the child bonus, or Kinderbonus, was paid for around 16 million children. Its aim is to support families…
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Transportation to corona vaccination center as free “ambulance service”
If the health insurance already pays for the transportation to the family physician, one can also invoice the travel to…
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Families receiving basic security benefits to receive laptops for distance learning
Families who receive basic security benefits after SGB II from the job center, the so-called Hartz IV, can receive up…
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Warm food for free in the Vesperkirche
People who are poor and in need can now collect warm food for free in Tübingen on five days each…