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Information about training in skilled trades
Skilled trades are diverse. And companies are looking for trainees. Two reasons for young people to attend the information evening…
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Electronic patient records introduced everywhere
by Bernhard Kirschner Since the end of April, electronic patient records have been available nationwide for people with statutory health…
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Advice for female entrepreneurs on May 13 in Tübingen
The contact point “Frau und Beruf Neckar-Alb” (Women and Work Neckar-Alb) is offering a one-hour consultation for young female entrepreneurs…
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State promotes projects for immigrant women
Baden-Württemberg wants to empower girls and women with a migrant background. That is why the Ministry of Social Affairs is…
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From May onwards, photos for ID cards will only be accepted in digital format
From 1 May 2025, photos for ID cards or passports may only be submitted in digital format. They can be…
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Lecture series on the war in Ukraine
The Slavic Seminar at the University of Tübingen is focusing on the war in Ukraine in its summer semester event…
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Registration for the summer vacation program in Tübingen
The summer holiday program for the university town of Tübingen is here and offers something for everyone. Whether you want…
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Job and training fair for refugees
The town of Mössingen, the Job Centre and the district of Tübingen are hosting a job and training fair. It…
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No growth without foreign skilled workers
The growth in the number of employees subject to social insurance contributions in the Neckar-Alb region in recent years is…
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Medicines for children‘s hospital in Rivne
Medicines worth €10,000 are on their way from Tübingen to a children’s hospital in Rivne in northwestern Ukraine. Together with…
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Tübingen outdoor pool opens
The Tübingen outdoor pool will reopen on Sunday, April 27. Water lovers can then swim daily from 6 a.m. to…
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Vaccinations protect your own life and the lives of others
Vaccinations can prevent diseases and save lives. That is why, from Sunday, April 27, to Saturday, May 3, there will…
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Many Afghan refugees face deportation to the Taliban
By Michael SeifertThe coalition agreement currently being negotiated between the CDU/CSU and SPD parties to form a new federal government…
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Bürgergeld for new refugees from Ukraine on the brink
The future governing parties CDU/CSU and SPD want to abolish the Citizen’s Income (Bürgergeld) for refugees from Ukraine who entered…
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Christians celebrate Easter: stores closed, museums open
Christians celebrate Easter on the long weekend from Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21. Good Friday and Easter Monday…
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No waste: where to get rid of old clothes
You no longer like the T-shirt from last summer and the jeans are definitely too tight. When clearing out the…
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The Semites
By Sameer IbrahimThere are many books and various theories about the origin of the Semites and the language they spoke.…
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Humanity’s cultural heritage in Syria is in danger
by Bernhard Kirschner “Humanity’s cultural heritage in Syria is in danger.” With these powerful words, the former director of the…
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National Museum of Aleppo: Shocking reunion after twelve years
By Bernhard KirschnerYoussef Kanjou had not imagined the state of the National Museum of Aleppo to be quite so bad.…
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Sick at work: what matters
Fever, headache, bronchitis, nausea – if you’re ill, you can’t work. Employees must adhere to a few rules to ensure…
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German-Ukrainian dual degree
The University of Ulm and the National University of Charkiv V. N. Karasin have developed a joint study program. It…
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Payment cards for refugees – the “cash for vouchers” campaign
By Bernhard Kirschner Since March, refugees in Tübingen who receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act have been able…
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Syria has a new government
Five years after the overthrow of ruler Assad, free elections are to be held in Syria – according to a…
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Dental fillings only without amalgam
Since the beginning of this year, dentists throughout the EU are no longer allowed to use amalgam fillings in their…
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The Persian Gulf in History and Historical Sources
By Mostafa ElyasianThe Persian Gulf is one of the most important waterways in the world. It is located in southwest…
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Aleppo after Assad – Lecture at the Tübingen District Office
Twelve years ago, Youssef Kanjou fled the civil war in Syria. Now, the former director of the National Archaeological Museum…
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What to do after an accident
An accident can happen at any time and without warning. According to the ADAC automobile club, statistically there is an…
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Migrants underrepresented in the new Bundestag
73 of the members of parliament in the newly elected Bundestag have a migrant background, which corresponds to a share…
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Denied the right to education
A new school year has begun in Afghanistan. However, another 400,000 girls are not allowed to attend secondary school. According…
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Women learn how to ride a bike
Some female migrants have never cycled before. They can change that now. The Adult Education Centre (VHS) in Rottenburg offers…
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The 13th of Farvardin: a traditional joke in Iran
On April 1, it is customary in many countries around the world to celebrate “April Fools’ Day” with funny jokes…
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“Sugar Festival” or Eid al-Fitr?
The festival at the end of the month of Ramadan is often called ‘Sugar Festival’ (Zuckerfest) in Germany. In Arabic…
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Daylight saving time: the clocks change on March 30
Daylight saving time (CEST) begins again in Germany on Sunday night. On March 30 at 2 am, the clocks will…
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Everything you need to know about the school system and vocational training
Schools function differently in every country. Vocational training also varies depending on the country of origin. There will be an…
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News from the Österberg in Tübingen for the Neckar-Alb region
By Ute KaiserThe first radio broadcast from Tübingen was heard in 1950. Over the past 75 years, a lot has…
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For holidays and leisure: the state family pass
The Baden-Württemberg State Family Pass is an offer that gives families reduced or free admission to many cultural and leisure…
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Number of deportations from Baden-Württemberg up 37 percent
2,873 people were deported from Baden-Württemberg in 2024. This means that the number rose by 774 people (37 percent) compared…
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Germany reopens embassy in Damascus
Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Alliance90/The Greens) reopened the German embassy in Damascus on March 20. This was reported by…
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Refugees from Ukraine: most of them want to stay
Well over half of Ukrainian refugees in Germany want to stay here in the long term. This is the result…
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Nowruz: A festival of community and new beginnings
By Mostafa Elyasian This year, people in Iran, Kurdistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan will celebrate the beginning of spring and the…
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Marriage with a click: Ukraine enables online marriage
By Yana Rudenko Ukrainians can now also get married online. Since August 9 of last year, the public service portal…
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Germany and Ukraine establish first “Unity Hub”
By Yana RudenkoThe Ukrainian government is increasingly emphasizing the need to repatriate citizens – the country is facing a massive…
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Lawsuits against reduced asylum seeker benefits promising
People who have applied for asylum and whose asylum procedure is ongoing receive social benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits…
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A visit to Aleppo full of emotions
By Ute Kaiser The flights to Istanbul and Beirut and the taxi ride to Aleppo took a difficult 24 hours.…
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Poison Gas in Halabja: The Scent of Apples and Green Vomit
By Sameer IbrahimMarch 16, 1988 remains a traumatic date for the Kurds of northern Iraq, one that continues to haunt…
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International Weeks Against Racism in the district of Tübingen
Every year on March 21, the international day against racism is celebrated. The International Weeks Against Racism are organized throughout…
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In Baden-Württemberg, many ticks are lurking.
The entire state of Baden-Württemberg, except for the urban district of Heilbronn, is a tick risk area. These arachnids have…
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Without immigrants, the shortage of skilled workers would be even worse
Without people with a migration background, the situation in Germany would be even bleaker in sectors where there is a…
