Are you exceptionally good in your studies and get good grades? There are 13 organisations in Germany that support high-performing students financially. In addition to very good grades, you also have to show social and voluntary engagement. The application process is online and is independent of social background. For more information about student scholarships: www.bmbf.de/de/die-begabtenfoerderungswerke-884.html tun032412 Impressionen zum Leben in Zeiten der Corona-Pandemie: Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL; Mostafa Elyasian, 06.04.2020 Latest information on Corona: Click here
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Easter in Germany
Easter is the most sacred festival in Christianity. It is closely connected with Christmas, which however has more significance for most Germans and on which there are more presents. On Christmas Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. On Easter they celebrate his sacrificial death and resurrection. Easter Sunday is preceded by a 40-day fasting period in which believers reflect on God. The holiday is on a different date every year: always on the Sunday after the first full moon of spring, in March or April. In the week before Easter, called the Holy Week, many events take place: On… Read More
Lively city
The newly created online portal “tueshop.de” offers a joint online shop in which you can buy products from various Tübingen shops. “We are pleased that we can serve Tübingen even in this difficult time,” says Selçuk Öner from tuemarkt GmbH, the man behind the portal, which he set up together with committed retailers. The portal also provides information about existing online shops from Tübingen shops and service providers. “Tueshop.de” also shows the delivery offers from retailers and restaurateurs who do not have an online shop, but who accept orders by phone or email. tun033103 Impressionen zum Leben in Zeiten der… Read More
Tübingen – I miss you, but I’m staying home
Today, after a long time and with a lot of longing, I visited Tübingen because of an important appointment. My feelings fluctuated between sadness and joy. I felt sad when I saw places that were full of pedestrians and visitors three weeks ago. Now they are frighteningly silent and empty, defying the bright sun that usually lured people out of their houses. At the same time, I’m happy that people are staying at home. They are following the rules for protecting public health. We are all responsible for those in need of protection who the virus may endanger much more… Read More
International Children’s Book Day
2nd of April is the annual International Children’s Book Day. The aim is to awaken a desire to read and to draw attention to children’s books. Because of the Corona virus, schools all over the world have been closed and pupils been told to stay at home. This could be a chance for them to read more. A publisher organisation, the World Health Organisation WHO and UNICEF have therefore launched the “Read the World” campaign. Many authors of children’s books have joined this initiative. They read extracts from their books to children and young people who have to live in… Read More
Bookseller carrying out deliveries himself
Hermann Arndt-Riethmüller, a bookstore owner from Tübingen, delivered books to his customers personally on Saturday, 28 March. Many bookstores are relying on online business in times of corona shutdown. Once orders are received, the books have to reach the people who want them and Hermann makes that possible for his customers. While standing in the bright sunshine Hermann explains: “Whether I cycle through Schönbuch, or around here …”, it makes little difference to him. tun032801 Impressionen zum Leben in Zeiten der Corona-Pandemie: Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL; Wolfgang Sannwald, 28.03.2020 Latest information on Corona: Click here
Start of Daylight saving time
Coming Sunday, 29.03.2020, the time will be changed in Germany. At 2 a.m. at night the time will be moved forward to 3 a.m. This will make the night an hour shorter. The initial idea of changing time dates back to 1784, when the then American politician Benjamin Franklin allegedly considered this because he wanted to save up on candles. In Germany the time change was introduced in 1916. 2021 will, however, most likely be the end of time changes in the EU countries. tun037203 Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL; Oula Mahfouz, 27.03.2020
Sport in the time of Corona
Due to the Corona crisis, many sporting activities can no longer be continued. Swimming pools, fitness studios and sports clubs are closed. A lack of exercise can have a negative impact on health. One solution is sport at home. If you need ideas for your own workout, you can use videos on YouTube or from fitness portals. Some of the closed gyms also upload videos. There are also free fitness apps. You can find everything from yoga to strength training. There is also the option of jogging, walking and walking in the fresh air alone or in pairs. tun032403 Impressionen… Read More
Learn German online for free
The language courses in most language schools have been cancelled until after Easter. If you want, you can still continue to learn German – online for free. We have found three offers which are clearly structured and diverse. The radio station Deutsche Welle offers, among other things, courses up to level C, a training program, slow-spoken messages, videos as well as exercises and videos for smartphones and tablets. All this can be found at: www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/s-2055 Interactive exercises for grammar, vocabulary and those that are appropriate for all kinds of textbooks including audio exercises are available at: www.deutschakademie.de/online-deutschkurs/ Would you like… Read More
Solidarity in difficult times
By Hakan Demir We have been reading the news about the Corona virus for days. Right from the start, we follow the news every day, with growing and more careful eyes. What happened first in China and then in Italy was very difficult for all of us to forget. In this difficult time frame, however, important steps can be taken instead of waiting at home with fear: SOLIDARITY. Solidarity is one of the most important building blocks for people with different backgrounds in order to live together and to maintain the existence of a country. What happened in China and… Read More