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More money for temporary workers next year
Temporary workers will receive more money starting next year. On January 1, 2026, wages will initially rise by 2.99 percent,…
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Subsidies for daycare fees in the district of Tübingen
By Yana Rudenko In Baden-Württemberg, local authorities set the parental contributions for crèches, kindergartens, after-school care, and daycare. If the…
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Sport and its role in health
By Mostafa ElyasianSport is one of the most important factors in maintaining and improving health. Its effects have been investigated…
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Buy today, pay later: Consuming on credit is risky
Many young people get into financial difficulties because they take out small loans and then cannot repay them. This is…
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The number of asylum claims is rising sharply, and their processing is taking longer
In Baden-Württemberg, asylum claims take more than 7.5 months to process. In other federal states, in extreme cases, court proceedings…
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Three women accompany refugees into the labor market
By Ute Kaiser „Work helps with integration!” This sentence appears on a flyer for refugees published by the Tübingen District…
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Intercultural Week in the district of Tübingen
This year, Intercultural Week in the district of Tübingen will take place from September 20 to October 5. The diverse…
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More foreign professional qualifications recognized
The number of professional qualifications obtained abroad and recognized in Germany continued to rise in 2024. According to the Federal…
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Under review: The German government’s asylum policy package
By Michael Seifert Since taking office in May 2025, the new German government has closed all important avenues for refugees…
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Ammertalbahn: Hourly trains for the start of school
The first trains will run again on the Ammertalbahn line when school starts on September 15. „From this date, there…
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Sirens wail only for testing purposes
Thursday, September 11, is another nationwide warning day. When sirens wail at 11 a.m. in some municipalities, such as Tübingen-Lustnau…
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More and more foreign trainees
The number of new foreign trainees in Germany rose significantly by 17 percent in 2024. It almost doubled between 2014…
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Arabic books in Tübingen City Library
By Bernhard Kirschner Libraries can play an important role in helping refugees integrate. Tübingen City Library has a section dedicated…
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Muslim pastoral care in Germany
In Germany, there are two important services for Muslim pastoral care: Seelsorge-BW in Baden-Württemberg and MuTeS nationwide. Both help people…
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Early detection of cervical cancer
In Germany, women with statutory health insurance are entitled to an annual preventive examination by their gynecologist from the age…
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Are endangered Afghans now allowed to enter Germany?
After the new federal government stopped issuing visas to local staff and particularly threatened persons from Afghanistan, a Berlin court…
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Refugees feel less welcome
Ten years after former German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s statement „We can do it,” many refugees in Germany feel less welcome…
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Trains and tracks out of order: Ammertalbahn not running
The Ammertalbahn between Tübingen and Herrenberg will be out of service until at least the end of the summer holidays.…
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Swimming away from fear
By Brigitte Gisel „Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around.” Ansam Audi stands in a semicircle with her five young swimming…
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Arab book trade – a bridge between Baghdad and Tübingen
By Sameer Ibrahim The website alkutub.de stands out in the European cultural scene as an online platform for the distribution…
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Recognition counseling: relocation assistance for professionals
By Brigitte Gisel In their home countries, they were skilled workers and often earned good salaries. Then war or civil…
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Digital German courses for foreign skilled workers
Foreign skilled workers can improve their language skills with new free German courses. The online courses are aimed at employees…
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Job opportunities more important than social benefits
Do Ukrainian refugees want promising prospects on the labor market or higher social benefits? The answer is: good, well-paid work.…
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Majority of refugees are working
Most refugees are working. “Around two-thirds (64 percent) of refugees who arrived in 2015 have paid work, almost three-quarters of…
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Debt counseling: get out of the red
There are many reasons for debt: Sudden unemployment, high cell phone bills, separation from a partner or too much shopping…
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Recycling center also takes back scooter batteries
From August 18, batteries from e-scooters and e-bikes can also be returned to recycling centers free of charge. This is…
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More and more Afghan women are applying for asylum
By Ute Kaiser In mid-August 2021, the Taliban took power in Afghanistan. Since then, the humanitarian situation in the country…
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Office must pay health insurance contributions
At least in one case, the office must now pay after all: In summary proceedings, the Heilbronn Social Court has…
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“SE Dokument” issues new passports for Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainians can apply to the Ukrainian state-owned company “SE Dokument” in Germany to have old Ukrainian passports and ID cards…
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300 euros per month for clever trainees
Trainees with good performance and commitment can apply for a scholarship. It amounts to 300 euros per month for three…
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From reverence to contempt – the donkey in different cultures
By Sameer Ibrahim, Oula Mahfouz, and Michael Seifert The number of donkeys worldwide is estimated at 50 million, most of…
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Refugio is looking for language mediators
Refugio is a psychosocial center for traumatized refugees. The independent association cares for those affected and their families. Translation is…
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„Migrant Pay Gap”: Migrants earn significantly less
Migrants in Germany and seven other countries earn on average almost 20 percent less than locals. This was reported by…
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Open counseling café in Tübingen
Every Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., there is an open counseling café at the Catholic community center St.…
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Women find their way into the world of work
Migrant women can prepare for a career in a course at the Reutlingen Adult Education Center. The course starts on…
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Trainees: Origin counts more than grades
What many suspected has now been scientifically proven: „Origin beats performance” – this is how the University of Siegen summarizes…
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ECJ: Safe countries of origin must be safe for everyone
On August 1, 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on the requirements that member states must impose on…
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Improve your job prospects with an internship
If you want to get started in your career but still have to wait for your certificates to be recognized…
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Aleppo Museum Entrance: Witness to Ancient Cultures and Modern Destruction
By Youssef Kanjou One of the most important architectural and cultural monuments of ancient Syrian civilization is the entrance to…
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Be well informed before traveling by train
Train passengers in the Tübingen district must expect disruptions until at least the end of the summer holidays. Train connections…
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From school to work
Questions about careers? Or looking for tips on applying for jobs? You can find this and more at K.I.O.S.K., the…
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“Syla”: Advice for Ukrainian women in need
The association “Frauen helfen Frauen e.V. Tübingen” (Women Helping Women Tübingen) offers confidential and free counseling in Tübingen for women…
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Card exchange initiative for refugees in the district of Tübingen well received
By Bernhard Kirschner The initiative by refugee organizations in Tübingen to exchange cash for vouchers with refugees has been well…
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Some swimming pools ban burkinis
In July 2025, several public swimming pools in Baden-Württemberg introduced new rules on swimwear, including the Parkschwimmbad Lörrach and the…
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Summer in Germany: Less hot, but harder to bear
By Oula Mahfouz With rising temperatures in Germany during the summer, dealing with the heat is becoming an increasingly common…
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Decisions on asylum applications from Gaza again
The BAMF is once again deciding on asylum applications from refugees from Gaza. This was confirmed by the Federal Office…
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Asylum applications have fallen sharply
In the first half of 2025, the number of asylum applications in Germany fell significantly. This was reported by the…
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Rescuing archaeological sites in Syria with the help of drones
By Bernhard Kirschner Youssef Kanjou is committed to rescuing archaeological sites in Syria. The former director of the National Museum…