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Learn about coronavirus through short videos
In Germany, more people are now infected with the coronavirus every day, compared to spring. Scientists and politicians assess the…
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New corona-rules: Answers online and on the phone
There are new, stricter rules in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Many people are unsure and wonder…
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Stricter corona-rules in all of Baden-Württemberg
The state of Baden-Württemberg is tightening its corona-rules, as the district of Tübingen has already done. Starting on Monday, October…
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Sick note via phone
Currently, not only the number of people infected with the corona-virus is rising again. More people have a cold as…
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Masks are now also compulsory during class
In the week before the autumn vacations, secondary school students are required to memorize a new phrase: “Maske auf –…
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Stricter rules for parties because of Corona
More and more people are becoming infected with the corona-virus, again. For this reason, stricter rules will be enacted in…
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The Tübinger Tafel needs drivers
The Tübinger Tafel saves food from being thrown away and gives it away for little money. It is given to…
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Fun and games after school
Children from the first grade to teenagers can now play and do handicrafts every Thursday after school. The Tübinger Brückenhaus…
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The Tübinger Tafel needs drivers
The Tübinger Tafel saves food from being thrown away and gives it away for little money. It is given to…
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Sprach-Café in Rottenburg opened again
Refugees can improve their German skills together with volunteers in the Sprach-Café (Language Café) in Rottenburg. There is room to…
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Without mask, no entry and no driving lessons
Every day in Baden-Württemberg, people contract the coronavirus. Again, and again patients die of Covid-19. That is why the state…
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tünews nominated for the Integration Award
It’s going to be exciting: On Monday, October 5th, the tünews INTERNATIONAL team will find out whether they will win…
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All lies: Spoofing scams over the phone and by e-mail
A specific criminal act has become more widespread in the district of Tübingen in the past year: Spoofing (fraud). Fake…
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Protect the elderly: Covid-19 test before visiting
Older people need to be protected from the coronavirus. So, starting on Monday, 30thSeptember, there will be a new testing…
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What is „Schufa“?
Every person who has applied for a loan or opened an account, has come into contact with the “Schufa”. Schufa…
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Opening packages, tasting fruit … what is allowed in the supermarket?
Germans love their supermarkets, as a survey by the German Ministry of Agriculture shows: More than half of all consumers…
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Changes for those returning from travel
In Baden-Württemberg, there is a new regulation for travelers. Starting on Wednesday, September 16th, only returnees from risk areas can…
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Love brought them together: a marriage in the time of Corona
By Sameer Ibrahim Since ancient times, wedding traditions have differed from society to society. In Arabic countries, a marriage takes…
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Consultation for migrants with a disability
The life-help Tübingen (Lebenshilfe Tübingen), in cooperation with the city of Rottenburg, offers a consultation for children, youngsters and adults…
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Refusing to wear a mask will result in a fine
Students from grade five and up in Baden-Württemberg must wear a mask outside of the classroom after the summer vacation.…
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Car racing prohibited
The public roads in Germany are used by many different people: pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, cars, buses, trucks and more. There…
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Warning day in Germany
Starting this year, the nationwide warning day will take place in Germany. From now on, this will happen each year…
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German border open for people seeking protection
Due to the corona-pandemic, entry into Germany is limited. However, there are exceptions to the entry restrictions: Citizens of a…
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The importance of a pearl necklace in refugee women’s lives
“The women are all very different and every woman is so impressive,” says Laura Gudd, a social worker at the…
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Against heat and cold: Architecture in the Middle East
By Youssef Kanjou In the Stone Age, humans inhabited caves and discovered fire. They used it to generate heat that…
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Ventilate, ventilate, ventilate…
Correct ventilation reduces the risk of being infected by the coronavirus. This is clear through the recommendations of the Federal…
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Paid time for education
To be successful at work, one should educate oneself further. Employees in Baden-Württemberg are generally entitled to educational time (educational…
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Corona is still here
By Birgit Walter-Frank In the last few weeks, we were able to take a deep breath in the health department…
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Donate life after death
In Germany, around 9.400 patients are waiting for an organ or tissue. A donated organ can make the difference between…
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Coronavirus is not taking a break
Daily, the number of people infected with the coronavirus is rising fast. This is true for the state of Baden-Württemberg…
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Going to the daycare center with a cold
During the fall, many children get a cough and a runny nose. This is also the case during times of…
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Covid-19 test station reopened
Many travelers bring back unwanted souvenirs from their vacation: The Corona Virus. Consequently, the test station at the Tübinger Festplatz…
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Family bonus payment in two installments
Families are particularly affected by Corona. That is why this year, all families who normally receive child benefit payments, will…
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Longer work days for people working from home
Due to Covid-19, many people currently work from home. A collaboration between researchers from the Harvard Business School and the…
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Mandatory Covid-19 test for people returning from risk areas
There is a high risk of infection with the coronavirus in many countries. To stop the spreading of the virus,…
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New program for refugees with an academic background in computer sciences
Often, refugees with an academic background from a different country have trouble getting their degree or their academic achievements recognized…
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Funded tutoring available during the holidays
Children, teenagers and young adults who come from low-income families, for example those who receive social benefits from the Jobcenter,…
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Distorted picture: Immigrants in German media
How does the German media report about people with a history of immigration? The media researcher Thomas Hestermann from the…
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Children feel very stressed by Corona
The quality of life of children and adolescents in Germany deteriorated during the Corona crisis. This is shown by the…
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Germany, the immigration country: Migrants underrepresented in better paid jobs
By Ute Kaiser More than every third person in Baden-Württemberg has a migration background. According to the State Statistical Office,…
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In crisis, people smoke and drink more
The corona crisis and lockdown appear to be causing people to indulge more in their vices. Data from the Gesellschaft…
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What makes learning German difficult
Level of education, family constellation, health risks and the living situation can negatively influence refugees’ individual language learning capability. This…
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Holiday jobs for young students
their pocket money during the summer holidays can apply for a holiday job. The following rules should be observed when…
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Classes during summer holidays for students with deficits
In Baden-Wuerttemberg, there will be learning and support classes called “Lernbrücken” (learning bridges) during the last two weeks of the…
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Could you please spell your name?
Martha, Anton, Heinrich, Friedrich, Otto, Ulrich, Zacharias: This is the way, I have to spell my name in German on…
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Naturalization in Germany 8: Students
If you want German citizenship, you must meet several basic requirements. tünews INTERNATIONAL spoke to Matthias Regenbrecht on June 3rd,…
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Naturalization in Germany 7: Obligation to the Basic Law
If you want German citizenship, you must meet several basic requirements. One of them is that applicants are committed to…
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Naturalization in Germany 6: Give up your previous citizenship
If you want German citizenship, you need to meet several basic requirements. One of them is that most people need…