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Scientist calculate infection risk in closed spaces
During the pandemic, many people ask themselves: Is it more dangerous to go grocery shopping or go to the hairdresser…
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Naturalization tests offered again
Women and men who want to get naturalized into Germany have to take a test. The Tübingen Volkshochschule is offering…
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Receive child bonus belatedly
In 2020, the child bonus, or Kinderbonus, was paid for around 16 million children. Its aim is to support families…
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Transportation to corona vaccination center as free “ambulance service”
If the health insurance already pays for the transportation to the family physician, one can also invoice the travel to…
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Families receiving basic security benefits to receive laptops for distance learning
Families who receive basic security benefits after SGB II from the job center, the so-called Hartz IV, can receive up…
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Warm food for free in the Vesperkirche
People who are poor and in need can now collect warm food for free in Tübingen on five days each…
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Day care centers and primary schools open gradually
Children suffer from not seeing their friends. Parents are torn between remote working and teaching. The state government wants to…
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Going out in the evening allowed again, no big gatherings
Since February 11th, the nightly curfew has been lifted in Baden-Württemberg. However, this does not mean that one can now…
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Corona is preventing deportation to Afghanistan
Single, healthy and employable adult men can currently not be deported to Afghanistan. This was decided by the Higher Administrative…
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No curfew starting Thursday
In Baden-Württemberg, the nightly curfew will only be in effect for a short while longer. Statewide and for the last…
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Refugees worldwide, in Europe and in Germany: the numbers for 2020
According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, around 76 million people are fleeing worldwide. Out of these, around 46 million…
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Face masks in comparison
Baden-Württemberg has tightened its corona regulations. Starting on Monday, January 25th, fabric masks and scarfs don’t count as enough protection…
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Rottenburg Tafel opens again
The Tafel in Rottenburg opens again on Monday, February 1st, during its usual opening times. Entrance into the Tafel rooms…
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Entry bans into Germany starting January 30th
People coming from Great Britain, Ireland, Portugal, South Africa or Brazil are not allowed entry into Germany, starting Saturday, January…
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Day care centers and schools to stay closed until February 21st / Emergency care continues
Day care centers and primary schools in Baden-Württemberg won’t be opened before February 21st either.
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Tübingen: fever ambulance daily between 1.30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
When someone is showing symptoms of a corona infection, they can contact the fever ambulance on the Tübingen fairground.
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Starting January 25th in Baden-Württemberg: surgical or FFP2-masks in shops and public transport
Baden-Württemberg has tightened its corona regulations. Starting on Monday, January 25th, fabric masks and scarfs don’t count as enough protection…
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Medical masks in public transportation and in shops
A scarf, a cloth or a fabric mask in front of mouth and nose soon won’t be enough on busses…
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Schools remain closed for now / Possible special regulations in Baden-Württemberg
In Germany, schools and day care centers are supposed to stay closed until February 14th. This was decided by Chancellor…
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Face masks in comparison
It is unclear, when the corona situation will go back to normal again. Consequently, face masks should continue to be…
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Rottenburger Tafel is closed until February
The Rottenburger Tafel is closied until January 31, according to its homepage. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it cannot expose…
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Caution in the forest: branches break, trees can fall
Currently, walkers should not go into the forest or should at least stay on the path and avoid closed areas.…
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Lockdown extended until February 14th
The corona restrictions have been extended. The lockdown is supposed to be in effect for an additional two weeks nationwide,…
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Test required for entry
Travel to a high-risk corona area is still only permitted for compelling reasons. Anyone entering Germany from a risk area…
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What the heart symbol means
By Oula Mahfouz “The heart breaks”. This metaphor expresses sorrow, but doctors also acknowledge a “broken heart syndrome”. A “strong…
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Day care centers and primary schools to stay closed until February
In Baden-Württemberg, day care centers and primary schools will remain closed until at least the end of January. Class will…
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Attacks on the freedom of the press
In the crisis regions of the world, terrorists repeatedly perpetrate bomb attacks on military or civilian targets. In October 2020,…
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Corona test site switches to registration and allows free access for fever outpatient clinic
The Corona test site on the Tübingen fairground wants to shorten its waiting times. That’s why it is converting its…
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Civilian deployment of the Bundeswehr
Soldiers are usually not very visible to the public in Germany. However, they are currently taking on various civilian tasks…
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Corona: Stricter regulations starting January 11th
Stricter lockdown regulations apply in Baden-Württemberg, starting January 11th. Then, only people who live in a closed living unit together…
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Contact regulations for children to be loosened
Baden-Württemberg deviates from the strict corona rules decided between the Federal Government and the states. Starting Monday, January 11th, there…
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Schools to start distance learning from January 11th
On January 11th, the Christmas break will end. The lockdown also applies to schools; however, children and teenagers will have…
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Male refugees from Syria may file follow-up asylum applications
In November, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that male refugees between the ages of 18 and 45 who…
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Schools remain closed / Private meetings with one person
The corona-lockdown is being extended and tightened until January 31st. This was decided by Chancellor Angela Merkel and the governors…
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International Body Language
By Reem Al Sagheer and Natalie Hekmat Body language often accompanies us unconsciously through life. We learn body language, especially…
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Winter road clearance in Tübingen
The city of Tübingen clears public roads during the winter season based on the need and urgency. However, private and…
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Why do many people with a background in migration have their birthday on January 1st?
By Reem Al Sagheer In Germany, about 416.420 people with a background in migration have their birthday on January 1st.…
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No fireworks or parties on New Year’s Eve
This year on December 31st (New Year’s Eve) in the district of Tübingen no fireworks will light the sky and…
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Corona-vaccination-center Tübingen: homepage about vaccination
On January 4th, 2021, the vaccination-center in Tübingen is supposed to start vaccinating against the corona-virus. As there is a…
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Winter-Lockdown in Baden-Württemberg
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Reachability of the refugee department
During Christmas time and the turn of the year, many municipal offices are closed. However, the specialized departments “Social Assistance”…
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Daily news on Facebook
tünews INTERNATIONAL has a Christmas present for all readers. From now on, we are quadrilingual on Facebook. There, you can…
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Tafel Tübingen and Rottenburg are taking a break
The Tübingen Tafel is taking a break from December 21st to January 8th of the new year. The Tafel in…
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Corona-vaccinations supposed to start 2021
Vaccinating against the corona-virus will start in the new year in the district of Tübingen. The vaccination in the vaccination…
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FFP2-masks free of cost for risk groups
Around 27 million people in Germany were supposed to receive three FFP2-masks at the pharmacy for free, starting Tuesday, December…
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Assistants for vaccination center wanted
In the beginning of 2021, the vaccination center will open in the Paul-Horn-Arena. For this, the district of Tübingen is…
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More guests allowed on Christmas
In Germany, Christmas is a celebration of family. To be able to meet family during the holidays, Chancellor Angela Merkel…
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Tübingen city center mostly alcohol-free
The gastronomy is not allowed to give out alcoholic beverages during certain times in the city center of Tübingen. This…