Kerstin Markl
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Mushrooms: Only pick what you know
Picking mushrooms in the forest is fun and easy on the household budget. What’s more, mushroom dishes are delicious. But…
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Only with measles vaccination in school or kindergarten
Children attending kindergarten or school in Germany must be vaccinated against measles. This results from the Measles Protection Act, which…
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Tips for the pitfalls of everyday life
From opening an account to locksmiths: The consumer advice center has summarized information for refugees on twelve areas of life…
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Six want to be the boss in Tübingen’s town hall
Many candidates’ posters are currently hanging on the roadside in Tübingen. Two women and four men are running for mayor…
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tünews INTERNATIONAL: Almost like the FAZ for refugees
By Wolfgang Sannwald “So this is practically a national newspaper, like the FAZ.” Baden-Württemberg’s Minister President Winfried Kretschmann did not…
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Syrian experience: Saving and replacing electricity
By Youssef Kanjou The German media is full of recommendations on how to save electricity and energy and paints grim…
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Current Judgments on Identity Clarification
If refugees don’t have valid passports, it is usually difficult to clarify their identity when a residence permit or settlement…
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How the Naldo semester ticket works
There is a special semester ticket for students for public transport. This can be found on the website of the…
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Zakat—the obligatory donation in Islam
By Oula Mahfouz Paying Zakat to the needy is an Islamic religious obligation. The rules of zakat are derived directly…
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Quick help from the Internet: The Germany4Ukraine website
Germany4Ukraine is the German government’s central portal for supporting refugees from Ukraine. Here you can find answers to the most…
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Abortion in Germany
In Germany, abortion is punishable for all parties involved under Section 218 of the Criminal Code (StGB). However, there are…
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The waste calendar is online
Is the waste calendar in the trash? Will you need a new one after you move? In these situations, Tübingen…
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The minimum wage rises to twelve euros
More than six million people— that is 22 per cent of all employees—in Germany will get more money: the statutory…
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Refugees with Swabian totally there
“Nothing is more surprising than hearing a dialect spoken by a migrant.” This is how Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann responded…
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Rights and obligations: the German constitution
The Basic Law has regulated the coexistence of people in Germany since 1949. The constitution of the Federal Republic of…
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Incorrect bill from the energy supplier—what to do?
A shocking bill arrived from the energy provider: they wanted an additional payment of more than 850 euros and increased…
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For Muslims, the Prophet’s instruction is: “Do not be wasteful”
By Oula Mahfouz In the face of global economic crisis, inflation, resource scarcity and drought, governments are asking everyone to…
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Vaccinated against Corona with Sputnik: here’s what happens next
A new Corona vaccination campaign has started in Germany. The Standing Commission on Vaccination (Stiko) recommends that all people over…
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The dai invites refugee women to dance
The German-American Institute (dai) in Tübingen was founded 70 years ago. To celebrate this anniversary with guests, the dai is…
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With pets on the run
Germany and other European countries have relaxed the rules for the entry of pets from Ukraine after the outbreak of…
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Central office checks: Certificate evaluation for Ukrainian university degrees
Anyone who wants to work in Germany faces the problem of proving their qualifications. For refugees who studied in Ukraine…
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Please buy your ticket!
By Mostafa Elyasian Unlike many other countries, where you show your ticket as you board the train or bus, things…
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Pink, blue, green, yellow: What the colors of doctors’ prescriptions mean
Doctors in Germany are giving prescriptions in different colors. The meaning and validity period differ depending on whether the prescription…
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Support via chat: JugendNotmail also in Ukrainian
According to the Children, Youth, and Social Aid Foundation (KJSH), the psychosocial online counseling service “JugendNotmail” offers free services to…
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Heatwave
In the coming week, temperatures in Baden-Württemberg are expected to rise well above 30 degrees again. For this reason, in…
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Masks are still mandatory in public transport and at the doctor’s
According to the state government, masks must continue to be worn in local public transport (ÖPNV) and in any medical…
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New hope for those who have been tolerated for a residence permit
The federal government has set out a law that makes it easier for those with leniency to remain permanently in…
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Not all schools have “Heat Free”
The sun is blazing in the sky. The temperature is rising. Classrooms are getting hotter, and the air is stuffy.…
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A Car bomb, war, and the museum of Aleppo
By Youssef Kanjou and Wolfgang Sannwald Youssef Kanjou who directed the Archaeological Museum in Aleppo, Syria, from 2009 to 2013…
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Tips for saving electricity
Since October 2021, energy prices for electricity, gas, and heating oil have been increasing more and more. Therefore, many consumer…
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Refugees do not enter Germany illegally
By Michael Seifert In statements to the media in recent weeks, interior ministers of various federal states and also the…
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Help against discrimination at school
“You won’t pass in the Secondary School Certificate (Abitur), anyway” this comment was told to a Syrian high school student…
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Festival of Sacrifice under German conditions
The Festival of the Sacrifice or “Eid al-Adha” is one of the most important festivals for Muslims. The festival has…
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Free rapid coronavirus testing in Ammerbuch
In addition to Tübingen, the German Red Cross offers free rapid tests in Ammerbuch. The test center is open on…
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More and More are Becoming Germans: People from Syria lead the Way in Naturalizations
Last year, almost three times as many Syrians were naturalized in Germany as in the previous year. 19,100 of them…
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Sailing and Dancing in Kirchentellinsfurt
Children and adults in Kirchentellinsfurt can once again participate in the summer holiday programme during the school holidays. Between 28…
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Employment of Refugees: a “Job Engine” Offered by German Companies
Since 2015, the employment of refugees in German companies has had a very positive impact on the competitiveness of these…
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Counseling that makes you independent
Around 400 refugees from the district of Tübingen have become independent of the district’s social services, according to Martin Quack,…
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More than 100 million refugees worldwide
“It is a record that should never have been reached”: this is how Filippo Grandi of the United Nations Refugee…
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Disinformation about racism towards refugees
By Wolfgang Sannwald The Ukraine war is also an information war. Currently, statements about journalists and politicians in Europe are…
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Child bonus: 100 euros for every child starting from July 2022
The Federal Government has passed a second relief package for all people in Germany. From 1st July 2022, families will…
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Main branch of Tübingen Public Library closes for renovation work
From Thursday, May 26, to Monday, June 20, the main branch will be closed for renovation work. It will not…
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Europe was a Princess from the Orient–coins show it to us
By Stefan Krmnicek On 9 May 1950, the then French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman proposed a merger of German and…
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Bafög for refugees from Ukraine
As of June 1, refugees from Ukraine can apply for financial support for schooling, vocational training or studies under the…
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Café Sozial offers space for encounters
Refugees of all nations and Tübingen residents can meet at the Café sozial. The café is located on the first…
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Free digital German courses at the VHS
The adult education centers in the state offer free digital German courses with the vhs learning portal. They have also…
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Vacation fun for children and young people
Exercise, handicrafts, painting, music, theater, a radio course: Tübingen’s city administration and associations have come up with a lot for…
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The beaver is back in the district of Tübingen
For centuries, the beaver was intensively hunted in Germany and almost went extinct in the 20th century. Now it is…