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No more masks from Easter
The obligation to wear masks ends throughout Germany on Good Friday, 7 April. However, FFP2 masks must still be worn…
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A blanket ban on headscarves in the workplace is not legally permissible
A general ban on headscarves in the civil service, for example for female judges, teachers or police officers, is not…
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Grants for start-ups
Refugees who are registered with the employment office may also be able to receive financial support from the employment agency…
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Ticks can make you sick
In Baden-Württemberg, there is a high risk of becoming infected with the brain infection TBE. This writes the Robert Koch…
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Insect powder in food must be labeled
The European Union is allowing more insects to be used in food: the house cricket and the larva of the…
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Language learning in tandem for students
The University of Tübingen offers a project for all students who are interested in languages: The “Sprachentandem” makes it possible…
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TK doctors’ guide: Ukrainian in the doctor’s office
How to find a doctor who speaks Ukrainian? Or at least Russian? The Techniker-Krankenkasse (TK) offers a search function on…
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Ukrainian Post opens German branch
The Ukrainian postal company “Nova Poshta” plans to open its first branch in Germany in April in Berlin. Further locations…
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Consulates of Ukraine: where and how they help
There are five diplomatic missions of Ukraine in Germany: the Consular Section of the Embassy in Berlin, the Consulate General…
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Singing in Iraq
By Sameer Ibrahim People in Mesopotamia, today’s Iraq, knew singing and music since ancient times. There are written sources for…
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Cell Broadcast: Alarm directly to the cell phone
In the event of severe storms, floods, a chemical accident or a dangerous major fire, the population has also been…
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Help on the way to self-employment
Many migrants are considering starting their own business in Germany. The Federal Employment Agency and the IQ network offer free…
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Ramadan Mubarak
Ramadan begins this year on March 23 and continues until April 20. Ramadan is the ninth month in the lunar…
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Apply for Bürgergeld digitally
Since January of this year, the citizen’s income has replaced the previous unemployment benefit II (Hartz IV). Since then, the…
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High energy costs: help in cases of hardship
Tübingen residents who are threatened by poverty can get financial help. It is about their energy costs—especially back payments for…
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Entitlement to household help
Anyone who is no longer able to run their household due to illness, pregnancy, childbirth or a cure can apply…
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How can families with children become Germans
By Qoutayba Abboud Many refugees who came to Germany since 2015 can and want to apply for German citizenship now.…
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How can families with children become Germans
By Qoutayba Abboud Many refugees who came to Germany since 2015 can and want to apply for German citizenship now.…
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Free seminar on setting up in business on March 18 and 19
Anyone who is interested in setting up a business and wants to become self-employed can register for a seminar that…
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Refugees from Ukraine: More and more working
One year after the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, more than eight million Ukrainians are registered as refugees in…
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Dual vocational training: a springboard to the world of work
Whether you’re a bricklayer, a baker or an office administrator: In order to work in these professions, you complete a…
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TK doctors’ guide: Arabic in the practice
How do you find a doctor who speaks Persian, Arabic or Kurdish? The Techniker-Krankenkasse (TK) offers a search function on…
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Check entitlement to child supplement
Families with low incomes are entitled to the child supplement in addition to the child benefit. This is up to…
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“Morning-after pill” prevents unwanted pregnancy
If a woman has had unprotected sex, the “morning-after pill” can prevent pregnancy if taken in time. This is the…
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Women in many countries demand equal rights
March 8 is International Women’s Day. It is a special day in many countries. In Europe, it was celebrated for…
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A brake on energy prices
The enormous increase in energy costs is a heavy burden. That is why the Bundestag and Bundesrat have passed a…
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One-time energy payment for students
Starting in mid-March, students and technical students will be able to apply for the 200 euro flat-rate energy payment. They…
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New law may enable residence for tolerated persons
As of January 1, 2023, the new opportunity residence law will enable an 18-month right of residence for tolerated people…
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Future opening hours of municipal daycare centers in Tübingen
Starting in the 2023/2024 kindergarten year, Tübingen’s daycare centers (Kitas) will temporarily have new opening hours. The adjustment is being…
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Trace the Face helps in the search for missing persons
Some people lose their relatives when they flee. They can search online for spouses, parents, siblings and other relatives and…
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Study plus training at the Cooperative State University
After graduating from high school, do you want to study or do vocational training? In Germany, it is possible to…
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Dog owners must pay taxes
Anyone who owns a dog must register it with the municipality and pay dog tax. The dog tax is a…
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Editorial: One year
Wars, conflicts, natural disasters often affect members of the tünews INTERNATIONAL editorial team personally. This has been the case since…
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German test for immigrants: new rules
There is a language test especially for immigrants—the German Test for Immigrants (DTZ). With it, they can prove knowledge at…
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Integration courses: Help with Arrival
To help refugees from Ukraine find their way in Germany, the federal government offers integration courses and services for those…
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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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“Bringing poverty to the fore”—film premiere and reading
How does it feel to be poor in a rich country like Germany? Five young women from Tübingen from Iraq,…
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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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Faster visa appointments for Syrians from earthquake regions
The visa process for Syrians affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria has been eased. Above all, this means…
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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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The earthquake in northern Syria and Turkey and tünews INTERNATIONAL
By Wolfgang Sannwald The earthquake in northern Syria and Turkey has hit relatives of tünews INTERNATIONAL employees hard: In the…
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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…