Oula Mahfouz
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Few Muslim Students Have Access to Religious Instruction
At least 780,000 Muslim students attend school in Germany. Nevertheless, only a fraction of them attend Islamic religious instruction. A…
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Deutsche Bahn Reintroduces the Family Ticket
Deutsche Bahn will reintroduce the DB Family Ticket starting November 1, 2026. Tickets will go on sale as early as…
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How a P-account protects against account attachment
Anyone in Germany who is in debt may be subject to account attachment. The attachment-protected account (P-account) exists to ensure…
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111 Percent Increase in Visitors to Syria in the First Half of the Year
In the first half of 2026, approximately 3.52 million people visited Syria. During the same period the previous year, the…
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Direct Flights from Germany to Syria Resume
Germany and Syria have resumed direct air service after about 15 years. First Direct Flights to Damascus and Aleppo On…
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Social Benefits: What Changes Must Be Reported?
A refugee family failed to report to the job center that the wife had taken on a part-time job. After…
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Reporting sick to the Jobcentre: Rights and obligations
Illness can raise many questions for people receiving basic income support: Do I have to inform the Jobcentre? What happens…
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From July: Higher costs for online orders
From 1 July 2026, new customs regulations will apply in the European Union to goods imported from non-EU countries. This…
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EU imposes €200 million fine on Temu
The European Commission is taking action against the online shopping platform Temu. The Commission has imposed a fine of €200…
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When and where young people are allowed to work
Fancy clothes, a better cell phone – many children and young people want to improve their pocket money so that…
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Psychological support in everyday school life
Mental health plays an important role in everyday school life. School psychology counselling centres in Baden-Württemberg, such as the one…
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General anaesthesia at the dentist: when does the health insurance cover the cost?
Some children are so terrified of the dentist that they can only be treated under general anaesthesia. In many cases,…
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Language course for trainee nursery teachers
There is an urgent need for nursery teachers in childcare centres. To give people from migrant backgrounds the opportunity to…
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Saba: Digital support for mental health
In today’s world, many people―particularly migrants―face mental health and social challenges. The IPSO Saba app offers simple and free support…
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Support for working pregnant women in Germany
Pregnant women who work have special rights in Germany and receive financial support. Laws such as the Maternity Protection Act…
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Support for pregnant women in Germany
In Germany, there are various forms of state support available to pregnant women who receive income support from the Jobcentre…
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Support during the transition from school to work
The transition from school to vocational training is a sensitive phase for young people. It often determines their professional future.…
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Bus ticket problem ends with teenager at the police station
An incident occurred in Tübingen that raised questions in the tuenews editorial office about how minors are treated and checks…