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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

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

Singing in Iraq

By Sameer Ibrahim People in Mesopotamia, today’s Iraq, knew singing and music since ancient times. There are written sources for this on clay tablets and archaeological findings of musical instruments from the Sumerian culture of up to 6,000 years ago. Everyone knows what invasions and wars Iraq has experienced, the voice of song always expressed the feelings and concerns of the people. Therefore, the Iraqi song was characterized by sadness. This sadness has become a characteristic that distinguishes Iraqi music from music in other Arab countries. A famous Iraqi singer coined the phrase, “A person without sadness is a jubilee… 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

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

How can families with children become Germans

By Qoutayba Abboud Many refugees who came to Germany since 2015 can and want to apply for German citizenship now. In order to obtain German citizenship, certain requirements must be met, such as length of stay in Germany, residency status, German language skills, or livelihood security. In addition, the application process for naturalization of families with children differs from that for single persons. To learn more about this, tünews INTERNATIONAL visited the naturalization office of the Tübingen District Office, which is responsible for the entire district, and found out about the requirements that apply specifically to families with children. The… Read More

Dual vocational training: a springboard to the world of work

Whether you’re a bricklayer, a baker or an office administrator: In order to work in these professions, you complete a dual vocational training program in Germany. During the training period, which lasts between two and three and a half years, the trainee alternates between the training company and the school. Every week, the trainees, colloquially known as “apprentices”, spend one or two days (depending on the educational institution) at a vocational school to learn the theory. On the other days, they work in the company. Apprentices are paid by the company for the duration of their training. Dual training is… Read More

TK doctors’ guide: Arabic in the practice

How do you find a doctor who speaks Persian, Arabic or Kurdish? The Techniker-Krankenkasse (TK) offers a search function on its homepage that makes it possible to find doctors in a certain region and speciality who have special language skills. The offer of the statutory health insurance is free of charge. However, if you search the database for a general practitioner who speaks Arabic, you will mainly find one in the Stuttgart city area. A Persian-speaking doctor can be found in Böblingen, for example. There are special searches for all specialties from ophthalmologists to dentists. There are around 40 languages,… Read More

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