Kerstin Markl
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Ukrainian driving licenses remain valid
Ukrainian driver’s licenses will remain valid in Germany and other EU countries until further notice. Refugees from Ukraine therefore do…
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Rent increase: Where to find information
When you receive a letter from your landlord announcing a rent increase, it can be quite a shock. If you…
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Money for blankets and food
Von Brigitte Gisel Earthquake victims in northern Syria are still receiving hardly any outside help. TüNEWS editor Youssef Kanjou organizes…
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Youth ticket cheaper for Tübingen residents
In Baden-Württemberg, the youth ticket for local public transport (ÖPNV) will be available from March 1. With it, young people…
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Child benefit for refugees from Ukraine
Many mothers who have fled Ukraine with their children are entitled to child benefits. 250 euros are paid per child.…
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Photos of the life of the Tübingen Yezidis
How are Yazidis doing in Tübingen? Answers to this question are provided by the photo exhibition “Here & Now” about…
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Who helps when parents are sick
When single mothers or fathers become seriously ill, it‘s bad for the whole family. Who takes care of the children…
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Many Ukrainian refugees in Baden-Württemberg
Of the more than one million refugees from Ukraine, a large number have found accommodation in Baden-Württemberg. 131,000 Ukrainians are…
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Germany as a destination for refugees in 2022
In 2022, 1.3 million refugees have arrived in Germany, including more than one million from Ukraine and 245,000 from other…
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How to get rid of unwanted advertising
Anyone who is annoyed by advertising in their mailbox can change that with little effort. The sticker “Please no advertising…
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Driving licence with automatic or manual transmission
Normally, there are two types of car driving licences (class B): either the automatic or the manual car driving licence.…
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Help for migrants in the search for housing
People who immigrate from abroad or come to Germany as refugees are confronted with the challenge of looking for and…
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Ukrainian-German: Interpreters are missing
Currently, there are no free volunteer interpreters for Ukrainian refugees in the district of Tübingen. However, authorities and institutions can…
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Tübingen Foreigners’ Office only open by telephone
The Tübingen Foreigners’ Office will be closed from Monday, February 6, to Friday, February 10. It is moving to new…
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Tübingen turns lanterns back on at night
Street lamps in Tübingen may not be switched off at night. This was ordered by the Tübingen regional council. The…
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Fulfilled: The dream of a Master’s degree in Germany
By Michael Seifert “Even in Syria, my dream was always to continue my studies and do a Master’s degree,” says…
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Find films and documentaries in media libraries
The public broadcasters offer the possibility to watch TV programs independently from the actual broadcasting. For this purpose, there are…
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Certificate of fiction: Exception in Tübingen
“Expired residence permits for foreign citizens in Tübingen continue to apply.” This is what the city of Tübingen writes in…
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Mask obligation in bus and train ends
At the end of January, Baden-Württemberg (BW) will abolish all Corona restrictions that the state was able to set for…
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How to become your own boss
Refugees are also thinking about becoming self-employed in Germany. On Wednesday, February 1, at 7 p.m., there will be an…
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Culture from Syrian Cities: German museums show historical rooms
By Abdul Baset Kannawi and Youssef Kanjou The two members of the editorial team and Syrian archaeologists report here on…
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Culture from Syrian Cities: German museums show historical rooms
By Abdul Baset Kannawi and Youssef Kanjou The two members of the editorial team and Syrian archaeologists report here on…
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Mobile statewide with youth ticket
As of March 1, there will be a youth ticket in Baden-Württemberg. It costs 365 euros a year. For one…
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“Klimaterroristen” (climate terrorists) and “Sozialtourismus” (social tourism) are Unwords of the Year 2022
A word can be defamatory or discriminatory. Such a word is called a Unword. Every year, a jury chooses the…
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Lost and Found: Help with lost IDs, money and bank cards
If you lose your wallet or purse, you should take action quickly to prevent a thief from using a bank…
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How the Russia-Ukraine war is affecting Nigeria
By Bright Igbinovia The start of Russia’s war of agression on February 24, 2022 has had continuing and serious effects…
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How the Russia-Ukraine war is affecting Nigeria
By Bright Igbinovia The start of Russia’s war of agression on February 24, 2022 has had continuing and serious effects…
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How to find a doctor
How to find a doctor? This is not only a problem for migrants, but especially for them. There are plenty…
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Move to another city: Possible, but not easy
Apartments and rooms are hard to find in Tübingen and the surrounding area and are usually very expensive. This makes…
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Help with higher energy costs
The costs for energy have risen enormously. Those who earn little and have no assets can apply for assistance for…
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Indians, Chinese, Persians or Arabs: Who invented chess?
By Oula Mahfouz The interest in the origins of the game began with a conversation over a game of chess…
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A winter fairy tale: Bus driver Olga, two Ukrainian women and a bag
Around the turn of the year, miracles sometimes happen. Not only in movies, but also in real life. Yana and…
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Winter outdoor picnic: Where barbecuing is allowed
You can barbecue in winter, too—but in Germany, roasting over an open fire is only allowed in designated areas. Around…
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A good start in the new country
Refugees from Ukraine are mostly highly qualified. 17 percent are already employed. Many of the more than one million war…
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How to get diplomas recognized
Almost every migrant faces the problem of having his or her school-leaving certificate, vocational training or university degree recognized in…
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What Elif and Omar Ali experienced in temporary work
By Brigitte Gisel Opportunities and risks of temporary work. What rules apply and where to get information. Elif (name changed)…
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What Elif and Omar Ali experienced in temporary work
By Brigitte Gisel Opportunities and risks of temporary work. What rules apply and where to get information. Elif (name changed)…
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Online job search at the employment agency
A reliable portal for independent job search is offered by the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit). On the official…
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Superstition: Hospitality
According to the definition of the online Duden dictionary, superstition is “a belief in the effectiveness of supernatural forces in…
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Superstition: good luck and bad luck
According to the definition of the online Duden Dictionary, superstition is “a belief in the effectiveness of supernatural forces in…
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Offset inflation a little
Employers can voluntarily pay employees up to 3000 euros. This is provided for by the inflation compensation bonus. Until 31…
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Superstition: money and symbols
According to the definition of the online Duden Dictionary, superstition is “a belief in the effectiveness of supernatural forces in…
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Right to a day care place without exception
Parents have the right to a day care place—even if there is a lack of staff in a day care…
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Send aid packages to Ukraine free of charge
With the parcel service provider DHL, private individuals can send relief goods to Ukraine free of charge. All they have…
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At night to the pharmacy emergency service
Most pharmacies are open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Some are open a little longer, others…
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Violence in Iran to be investigated
The United Nations Human Rights Council has passed a resolution on violence against protesters in Iran. Independent experts are to…
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Maternity protection in Germany
Since 2018, Germany has had a modernised Maternity Protection Act, which aims to guarantee pregnant and breastfeeding women the best…
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“Citizen’s money” applies from the beginning of the year
On 1 January 2023, the citizen’s money will replace the previous unemployment benefit II (Hartz IV). This was decided by…