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Deutsche Post has increased postage
Anyone sending a postcard or letter has to pay more since January 1, 2022. Deutsche Post charges 85 cents for…
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Nightly curfew for non-vaccinated people
In the district of Tübingen, non-vaccinated people must stay at home at night starting Sunday, January 16th. The reason: More…
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The Syrian regime on trial
On 13 January 2022, the Koblenz Higher Regional Court sentenced Anwar R. to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity and…
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The pandemic sets refugees back in integration
By Lobna Alhindi and Michael Seifert You can hear it everywhere: Refugees complain that their German language skills are not…
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Shorter quarantine and FFP2 mask obligation
Baden-Württemberg is changing its Corona rules again. They will apply from Wednesday, 12 January, the state said in a press…
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Starting January 10th, more tests in schools
During the Christmas vacations, more students may have contracted the highly contagious Omicron virus – on vacation or at family…
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Visit visas are often refused: “Like a punch in the stomach”
By Oula Mahfouz and Ute Kaiser The Syrian grandparents in Turkey had one fervent wish: to see their children and…
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In 2022, the minimum wage will be increased in several steps
In 2022, the minimum wage will be increased twice. As from January 1, the minimum wage will be increased from…
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What the new government plans for refugees and migrants
By Michael Seifert The new federal government, formed by the so-called “traffic light coalition” of the parties SPD, “Bündnis 90/Die…
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Social benefits will be increased in 2022
From January 2022, job center benefits such as social assistance or unemployment benefit II (Arbeitslosengeld II) will increase. This is…
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Student card during the vacations is not a proof of testing
During the Christmas vacations, the student ID will no longer suffice as proof of testing on buses and trains as…
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New Year in different cultures
People celebrate the first of January in most countries around the world these days. Possibly the only Islamic country that…
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No fireworks in the city center of Tübingen
A strict ban on fireworks is in force in Tübingen’s historic center at the turn of the year. This is…
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No alcohol on New Year’s Eve in the city center of Tübingen
No alcohol may be consumed outdoors in the city center of Tübingen at the turn of the year. This regulation…
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Booster vaccination after three months
The Standing Commission on Vaccination (Stiko) has changed its recommendation on booster vaccination. The booster vaccination for people aged 18…
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New Corona rules in effect after Christmas
New Corona rules will be in place in Baden-Württemberg starting Monday, December 27th. They are intended to prevent “the omicron…
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A tax against waste in Tübingen
The city of Tübingen wants to reduce the amount of waste from “to go” or “take away” packaging. The reasons:…
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On our own account: tünews construction site
The homepage of tünews INTERNATIONAL will not be accessible on the Internet on December 24th and 25th. The reason for…
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Opening hours over Christmas and the New Year
Businesses. Most retail stores are still open for half a day on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th and New Year’s…
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Political blackmail with refugees in Belarus has many predecessors in history
For many weeks, the media have been reporting that thousands of refugees from Arab countries and Afghanistan are trying to…
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tünews INTERNATIONAL gained reach in 2021
By Wolfgang Sannwald More and more people are taking notice of tünews INTERNATIONAL. This has been confirmed by the doubled…
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Baden-Württemberg limits contacts in private meetings
The state government in Baden-Württemberg is tightening the Corona rules once again before Christmas. They will apply from Monday, December…
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Celebrating privately at Christmas: it is best to be vaccinated
Anyone who wants to celebrate privately with others at Christmas should ideally be vaccinated. Without vaccination, only one additional person…
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New quarantine rules because of Omicron variant
Baden-Württemberg is tightening quarantine rules because of the new variant of the Corona virus. These rules apply from 15 December.…
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Special vaccination campaign for children
The University Hospital of Tübingen and the district of Tübingen are offering a vaccination against Corona for children. During the…
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Red Cross vaccinates in Entringen
The German Red Cross (DRK) Ammerbuch is expanding its services at the test center in Entringen. There are not only…
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Fake debt collection: Don’t pay the scammers under any circumstances
Scammers are always coming up with new tricks. Currently, they are sending fake debt collection letters. In this case, debt…
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Only vaccinated, recovered and tested persons are allowed in Tübingen administrative offices
Due to the high number of Corona infections, the 3G rule applies in all buildings run by the city of…
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State relaxes testing obligation for 2G-plus
The new Corona regulation has barely come into force in Baden-Württemberg, and it has already been revised. The state government…
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Test stations in downtown Tübingen extend their opening hours
From Saturday, December 4th, the Corona test stations in downtown Tübingen will extend their opening hours. This was stated in…
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Stricter corona rules: An increasingly applicable 2G plus test
Baden-Württemberg is tightening the Corona rules again. Starting from Saturday, December 4th. In many areas, unvaccinated persons are not allowed…
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Proof of vaccination only with QR code
The yellow vaccination booklet as proof of Corona vaccination is no longer valid in Baden-Württemberg. As of Wednesday, Dec. 1,…
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Online booking of vaccination appointments in the county
In the district of Tübingen, new fixed vaccination locations are being set up: in Tübingen-Hirschau, in Mössingen and in Rottenburg.…
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On common paths
By Uwe Gieseler At the end of this year’s Intercultural Week, numerous children and adults as well as locals and…
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Stricter rules at work and on buses and trains
Corona infections continue to rise rapidly. There are hardly any free beds left in the intensive care units. Planned operations…
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Baden-Württemberg intensifies the Corona rules
Those living in Baden-Württemberg will have to prepare for further restrictions starting Wednesday, November 24th. The state will introduce the…
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The Syrian Julia Maesa was grandmother of two Roman emperors
By Stefan Krmnicek This is a Roman silver coin of the Syrian Julia Maesa from the coin collection of the…
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Afghan refugees are currently unable to obtain identity documents
Many refugees from Afghanistan living in Germany are currently having problems fulfilling their “obligation to cooperate” in obtaining identity documents…
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Possibilities of applying for asylum after the Taliban’s seizure of power
The change in the political situation and the human rights situation following the seizure of power by the Taliban in…
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Free Corona rapid tests in Rottenburg
The Corona Test Center at Rottenburg’s Eugen-Bolz-Platz is opening on Saturday, November 20th. Free tests will be offered for citizens…
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Möglichkeiten des Asylfolgeantrags nach der Machtübernahme durch die Taliban
Die Änderung der politischen Lage und der Menschenrechtssituation durch die Machtübernahme der Taliban in Afghanistan hat auch entscheidende Auswirkungen auf…
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Speeding and illegal parking is getting more expensive – the new catalog of fines
A new catalog of fines for road traffic came into force on November 9, 2021. This provides, for example, for…
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Information evenings on secondary schools
Which secondary school is right for my child? Parents of fourth graders can now get initial answers to these questions…
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Vaccination buses are driving through the district of Tübingen
The number of people being infected with Corona is continuing to rise. This is why vaccinations are now available without…
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Alert phase sets new restrictions for the unvaccinated
In Baden-Württemberg, the alert phase will be in effect starting Wednesday, November 17th. This was stated by Minister President Winfried…
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Tübingen tests for free again
The number of people infected with corona is rising from one record high to the next. One reason: Some people…
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Proverbs are a means of cultural communication: surpass time and place
By Youssef Kanjou Proverbs are a means of cultural expression and derive from the experience of a speech community. They…
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Presentations and workshops about the topic Islam at TübIs
TübIs”, short for “Tübinger Islamgespräche” (Tübingen Islam talks), is an association that campaigns for a differentiated picture of Islam in…