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Insect powder in food must be labeled

The European Union is allowing more insects to be used in food: the house cricket and the larva of the grain mold beetle. As early as 2021, the mealworm and the migratory locust have been approved as alternative sources of protein. Products such as bread or pasta in which insects ground into powder are used must be labeled on the package with the Latin and German names of the insects. One reason: allergic reactions can occur. This is not only problematic for allergy sufferers. Muslims will also read the list of ingredients carefully—for religious reasons. Muslim scholars have different opinions.… Read More

Language learning in tandem for students

The University of Tübingen offers a project for all students who are interested in languages: The “Sprachentandem” makes it possible to meet with native speakers and thus not only improve your language skills, but also get to know some of the culture. For example, a German student who wants to improve her Spanish can meet with a Spanish student who is studying German in Tübingen. In principle, this works for any language for which there are tandem partners. The program is organized by the department “German as a Foreign Language and Intercultural Programs” at Tübingen University. The foreign students looking… Read More

TK doctors’ guide: Ukrainian in the doctor’s office

How to find a doctor who speaks Ukrainian? Or at least Russian? The Techniker-Krankenkasse (TK) offers a search function on its homepage that makes it possible to find doctors in a specific region and specialty who have special language skills. The offer of the statutory health insurance is free of charge. For example, if you are looking for a general practitioner who speaks Ukrainian, you will only find one in the region in Reutlingen. In Tübingen, meanwhile, there are three general practitioners with knowledge of Russian. There are special searches for every specialty, from ophthalmologists to dentists. In addition to… Read More

Ukrainian Post opens German branch

The Ukrainian postal company “Nova Poshta” plans to open its first branch in Germany in April in Berlin. Further locations are planned in Munich, Cologne, Hamburg and ten other German cities. This was announced by the logistics company’s co-owner, Volodymyr Popereshnyuk, on his Facebook page. “Nova Poshta” is a joint stock company that operates the national postal system on behalf of the Ukrainian state. The company’s official Facebook page announced that “Nova Poshta” will gradually open branches across Europe. Currently, the postal operator operates in Lithuania, Poland and Moldova. In Poland, “Nova Poshta” delivers items that Ukrainian refugees have sent… Read More

Consulates of Ukraine: where and how they help

There are five diplomatic missions of Ukraine in Germany: the Consular Section of the Embassy in Berlin, the Consulate General of Ukraine in Hamburg, the Consulate General of Ukraine in Munich, the Consulate General of Ukraine in Düsseldorf and the Consulate General of Ukraine in Frankfurt am Main. Registration is required in all cases. The consulates of Ukraine are responsible, for example, if Ukrainian citizens need a passport or want to register birth or marriage certificates. Refugees can also have an identity card issued there for their return to Ukraine. Documents are also notarized and Ukrainians can use the services… Read More

Cell Broadcast: Alarm directly to the cell phone

In the event of severe storms, floods, a chemical accident or a dangerous major fire, the population has also been warned by cell broadcast since February 23 of this year. All cell phones and smartphones logged into the affected radio cells receive alerts with a short message and a beep. “With no other warning channel can we reach more people directly,” writes the responsible Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK). Nevertheless, sirens continue to wail in some places, the police drive through the town with loudspeaker trucks and there are warnings via app or on the radio.… Read More

Help on the way to self-employment

Many migrants are considering starting their own business in Germany. The Federal Employment Agency and the IQ network offer free advice, support and assistance in taking the first steps toward self-employment. The most important prerequisite for becoming self-employed in Germany is a residence permit – unless you are a citizen of an EU country, the European Economic Area or Switzerland. Another requirement is good German language skills – both speaking and writing. A business plan, detailed financial planning and financial reserves are also required. Potential founders must also have the necessary professional qualifications and hold the required accreditations or permits.… Read More

Apply for Bürgergeld digitally

Since January of this year, the citizen’s income has replaced the previous unemployment benefit II (Hartz IV). Since then, the citizen’s income can be applied for digitally, but also still in writing by mail at the responsible job center. Detailed information on the new regulations can be found at the German Federal Employment Agency under the link https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden/buergergeld/buergergeld-beantragen. There you can read, for example, what the requirements for the citizen’s income are and how much financial support is available. On this page, there is a button “Apply for Citizen’s Income” to sign up or register for the electronic service. In… Read More

High energy costs: help in cases of hardship

Tübingen residents who are threatened by poverty can get financial help. It is about their energy costs—especially back payments for heating and electricity. Single people can get a one-time grant of 600 euros, households with several people can get up to 1000 euros. The subsidy depends on the energy costs and the personal financial circumstances of those seeking assistance, but is independent of the energy supplier. Financial assistance is available if income is below certain limits, if there are hardly any assets and no other state benefits are possible. The city and the Stadtwerke Tübingen have created a hardship fund… Read More

Entitlement to household help

Anyone who is no longer able to run their household due to illness, pregnancy, childbirth or a cure can apply to the health insurance fund for household help. This is possible under the following conditions: The applicant belongs to a statutory health insurance fund and needs a medical certificate. No one else living in the family can take over the household management. A child under 12 years of age or a disabled child lives in the household. However, this is not necessary in the case of complaints during pregnancy or after birth. Household help can also be applied for by… Read More

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